Everyone likes to have nice skin. That’s why we spend hundreds (sometimes thousands) of dollars on moisturizers, toners, cremes and all kinds of anti-aging products/remedies. But did you know that one of the main culprits of bad skin is stress? And you know how to fix that, right? We thought so. …
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Many people assume that massage therapy is only important if you have back, neck, or shoulder pain. But massage therapy can actually be amazingly beneficial for a number of conditions that might surprise you! Massage for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome What it is: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is the inflammation of nerves within the carpal tunnel of…
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How has your day been today? Busy? For most people, the answer to that question is a resounding “yes!”. Smartphones and the Internet have made it so that we rarely are unavailable for work, which makes it much harder for us to check out and recharge. When was the last time you took a minute…
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Your tired, achy muscles need relief, but there’s no massage therapist available. Although it would be amazing to have a professional massage therapist at your beck and call, the reality is that very few of us will ever experience that luxury. Did you know that for a small investment in time and equipment, you can…
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Why are we thankful for massage? Let us count the ways! Techniques that heal Your massage therapist can not only make you feel better at your scheduled sessions, her or she can give you tools to feel better between massages. Massage therapy is directly correlated with posture improvement and will help alleviate muscle tension,…
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You could exude the grace of a figure skater and still: It’s highly unlikely that you will go through life without injuring yourself by falling, being involved in a car accident or simply being active and on the go. If you’re fortunate, your post-injury rehabilitation will be quick and effective. And if your treatment plan…
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Every massage should be as different as the individual receiving it. While many experienced massage therapists are very good at discovering each body’s unique set of muscular and physical issues, the quality of your massage is very much dependent on how well you inform your therapist of what’s going on with your body. Massage therapists…
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Stress is necessary for survival. Every day is typically full of activities that elicit the stress response, like driving in traffic, having an important meeting, disciplining children, rushing because you’re late, or any other common daily activities. It is also essential to our health to have relief from these stressful moments. It’s not healthy physically…
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We’ve all experienced times where we just can’t seem to get to sleep. These sleep disruptions can be because of stress, schedule changes, or pain. Even hormonal imbalances can result in poor sleep. Waiting through the night, tired but unable to sleep, all the while knowing the next day will be miserable, is incredibly frustrating.…
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Most people spend a lot of time sitting. Whether it’s in a car, in a conference room, or at a desk, all those hours add up to a significant part of the day. If you spend those hours sitting in a less than ideal posture, some degree of neck and back pain is almost guaranteed. Proper…
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