Archive for August, 2007
Massage for self esteem?
While we know that touch does so much, were you aware that massage is known to improve self esteem? Well it’s true! Not only does massage provide a host of known physical benefits, but according to Revolution Health, massage helps self esteem:
Because massage involves direct contact with another person through touch, it can […]Arnica, a powerful tool
Today I thought I would shed some light on a useful plant for pain relief and inflamation: Arnica. Arnica is a perennial daisy-like flower that has been used in homeopathic medicine for hundreds of years. It has proven to be so beneficial of a plant for topical uses that it has been added […]
Massaging the youth
There is hope! At least in the UK. According to the following report found in Massage and Bodywork’s News Notes, many elementary schools in that nation are giving their students the gift of bodywork to help improve their school performance and social interactions. Read on for more.
Explore other posts about: healthy, massage, […]Dealing with toxicity
Toxicity in any from can be quite detrimental to your health. Too much alcohol can be toxic to your liver. Too much caffeine can be toxic to your nervous system. Too much sugar can be toxic to your dental health and endocrine system, among other things. I think you get the […]
Whiplash or just a pain in the neck?
Before you schedule your massage appointment for that pain in your neck, ask yourself an important question. Is the pain due to a recent fender bender? if so, you may be suffering from whiplash. Keep in mind that whiplash can occur from any quickly forced forward and backward movement of the neck, […]
Age can be just a number
Let’s face it. Once we leave our mid-twenties, we all wouldn’t mind slowing the hands of time to look a little younger. Well, short of finding and jumping into a fountain of youth, taking care of our health is the best way to shed years off of our “real age”.
Writers Andreas von Bubnoff […]Tips to increase metabolism
We all know that our metabolism decreases as we age (from 2-5 percent each year after age 40). Our best defense against increased weight is to keep our metabolism from slowing down a a fast rate.
Joy Bauer, M.S., R.D., C.D.N. recently posted these five easy tips for boosting your metabolism no […]Irregular sleep patterns create health challenges
At the risk of stating the obvious, I feel compelled to state: irregular sleep patterns bad, consistent 7-8 hour sleep cycles good. There is evidence now that following disjointed sleep schedules, such as in swing shift work schedules, can lead to low serotonin levels. Low serotonin levels are present in a host of […]
Castor oil packs to reduce toxins, inflamation
Depending on your age, you may remember castor oil as a supplement that older generations relied upon as a laxative. Spoonfuls would be choked down to quickly encourage elimination. Well, now the oil, which has a rich history dating back to ancient Egypt, is mainly used externally to increase lymphatic circulation, address skin […]
Not in the mood? Breathe together
I think we all know that being in the mood can be the difference between mind-altering, soul connected sex and the average roll in the hay. But what can you do when the stress of life is on the forefront of your mind and connecting with your partner is way, way in the back? […]
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