Archive for October, 2007
Easy ice packs
Ice therapy certainly has its therapeutic value. Ice can be extremely effective on inflamed tissue, even if heat is what feel better. I’ve posted on this subject before and still find myself suggesting ice over heat almost two to one with my clients. I was happy to see that Your Natural Remedies […]
Healthy way to get through Halloween
Prevention Magazine did the honors of posting some tips for getting through the upcoming Halloween holiday without adding more to your waistline. Here’s what they suggest:
Give trinkets as treats, and you won’t be haunted by chocolate. The kids won’t mind as much as you may think. When Yale researchers allowed 3- to 14-year-old trick-or-treaters […]Does your hair say you’re healthy?
Hair can tell a lot about people but did you know it could also tell if your body is properly nourished or not? Well, according to Jennifer Gruenemay, a staff writer at Life Script, dry brittle or excessively oily hair can tell details of your daily eating habits. Here’s an except:
As […]Problems with processed food
Logic will tell you that whole, fresh foods are more nutritious and better for you than processed foods, yet we consume far more of the latter than the former. Convenience can carry most of the blame but at some point we have to take responsibility for the choices we make regarding our meals. […]
Getting in touch with your higher self
This subject may not be directly related to massage, bodywork or physical health but connecting with your higher self (or God) is extremely important to your overall wellbeing. The problem is that for some people, it’s hard to even know where to begin if you haven’t had a relationship with God in a while. […]
Spotlight on hyperthyroidism
Your thyroid gland may be very small but it is extremely important in the grand scheme of things. If you have an underactive (hypothyroidism) or overactive (hyperthyroidism) thyroid gland, you had better seek health (as opposed to strictly medical) attention or you may be looking a pretty miserable future. Massage, by the way, […]
Drinking cold water can be harmful
Note: I’ve received a few responses to the following post criticizing the content. As I mentioned below I am not sure of the origin of the information but it does illicit some questions and cause for further research. Please do your research and draw your own conclusions. By the way, I […]
Questions massage therapists ask clients
When you show up for your massage appointment, especially a first-time appointment, prepare to give your therapist some information. A lot of information, actually. Turns out there is a real reason behind our needing to know so much about your current state and medical history. Body Sense Magazine recently published Ruth Werner’s […]
Spotlight on Cymatherapy
Just when you thought you’d heard of all the alternative health practices, here comes Cymatherapy. According to L&P Natural Health:
Cymatherapy is a combination of sound healing and magnetic therapy dedicated to restoring optimal good health and wellbeing. These combined cutting edge techniques are produced by the most advanced state of the art healing technology. […]Magnesium: the missing link
Spotlight on this underestimated mineral: magnesium. Though much is known about the benefits of the more popular mineral calcium, magnesium is is also an essential Macro-mineral (present in great amounts in the body). In fact magnesium is necessary for full and proper calcium absorption. It is also necessary for:
Carbohydrate and protein […]
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