Archive for April, 2007
Finding the right massage therapy school
If you are interested in a career in massage therapy, be prepared for doing a bit of research to find the best school for your training. There are more choices now more than ever for prospective massage therapy students which can make toe decision process complicated. You’ll want to make sure the school […]
Medical spas offer beauty at a price
As the warm weather appraoaches, the frequent ads for laser hair removal, skin and wrinkle treatments are sounding quite tempting to most of us. Not long ago, the possibility of going to a “spa” to permanently remove hair, age spots or scars or temporarily fill laugh lines, was unheard of. The ultra conveneince […]
Recognizing a stroke
It’s hard to believe that it has nearly been a year since my mother suffered from a deadly stroke. The irony is that it occurred during May, National Stroke Awareness Month. Unfortunately, my family became aware of the signs of a stroke too late. Had I had the blog then, I surely […]
The importance of a clean colon
This old joke came to mind when I was thinking of a post to remind people of the importance of regular elimination. You may have heard it before but it always brings a smile to my face:
The Boss. When God made man, there was only the one, and the various parts of the body […]Massage helps Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Many people who suffer from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome don’t realize that massage is a proven form of treatment that can alleviate the need for surgery. If you are suffering from CST or know someone who is , please seek massage before going under the knife (which you know is irreversible). Massage Magazine recently […]
The science of deep massage
Massage therapy can offer a vast array of services that can assist with a great variety of ailments. One thing to consider before booking your appointment is whether you need superficial or deep fascia work. Read the following article by Cathy Ulrich, a Rolfer and contributing writer for Body Sense Magazine. She […]
Make Over Your Health
We all know it takes a commitment to change in order to make improvements in our health and wellbeing. Well, Shape Magazine made that a little easier by taking the guesswork out of the steps necessary for a healthier you. Writer Aviva Patz did a thorough job of compiling the list (personally I’d […]
More pain, less mobility for the middle-aged
This disturbing finding was recently published by Massage Magazine. It’s hardly surprising though, since Americans overall are less active and more drug-dependent now more than ever. Fortunately, the situation for many is not hopeless if they start now with low-impact cardiovascular exercise (like walking) and regular massage sessions (of course!). Read on…
Americans […]Preventing Cancer
I recently received this widely circulated email about Cancer, it’s treatment and prevention. It first surfaced a few years ago and was attributed to John Hopkins University. Thus far, I’ve found no evidence that it actually came from there. Further down you’ll see a reference from a Dr. Edward Fujimoto and his […]
God’s Coffee
My dear friend and fellow certified massage therapist, Sylvia Brow, forwarded this very thought provoking, inspirational anecdote. Take heed and don’t take life–or the vessels–it’s delivered in too seriously.
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