Fight Back Against the Main Causes of Aging

The health of our skin is impacted by numerous elements – External and Internal.  While we can’t completely shield ourselves of some of these factors, we can fight back to improve our skin’s health.  Science has even discovered a class of internal aging sources called arSuperMarkers.
External Aging Factors
Sun: Wrinkles, leathery texture, blotches and uneven skin [...]

Massage and Menopause: Easing Through the Changes Naturally

As women get older, there are many liberating changes that await us.  Unfortunately, the biggest change is menopause.  Western medicine recognizes the need to treat the uncomfortable symptoms of this process, but the medications utilized can be harmful.  Fortunately, there are several natural treatments that can ease the discomfort of the “change of life.”
There are [...]

May is Arthritis Awareness Month: How can massage therapy help sufferers of this chronic, painful condition?

What is arthritis? It’s basically the inflammation of a joint. This inflammation includes redness, pain, swelling, and heat. Millions of Americans suffer from some type of arthritis. It is most common in middle age and late in life, but it does affect children, teenagers, and young adults as well.
There are over 100 different types of [...]

Suffering from Fibromyalgia? You should know that massage therapy is an important part of your treatment.

Fibromyalgia is a common and very complex pain disorder. It affects sufferers physically, mentally and socially. It is classified as a syndrome rather than a disease. Unlike a disease, which has specific symptoms due to a specific cause, a syndrome is rather a collection of symptoms without a clear-cut reason for them.
Fibromyalgia is characterized by [...]

Massage Therapy Eases Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Sufferers of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome know how hard it can be to find relief.  CFS is characterized by fatigue that doesn’t go away even after long periods of rest. It is made worse by physical and even mental activity. Studies show that women are four times as likely as men to be diagnosed with CFS, [...]

Looking for an Alternative to High Sugar, High Chemical Sports Drinks this Summer?

Try Coconut juice! This amazing all natural beverage contains necessary nutrition not found in commercial sports drinks. It is fast becoming a favorite of athletes, sports enthusiasts, and individuals who are on the path to being healthier. Coconut juices can also be found labeled as Coconut water, but don’t mistake the thicker, [...]

Get Rid of Your Shoulder Pain

Could you be Suffering from Frozen Shoulder?

What is Frozen Shoulder?
If you are experiencing stiffness and loss of movement in your shoulder joint, you may be suffering from frozen shoulder, also known as Adhesive Capsulitis.  This condition is very different from a rotator cuff injury or tendonitis, because the joint capsule is the area affected.  [...]

3 Things to Know About the Supplements You’re Taking

More and more people are trying to stay healthy and lower the number of doctor visits these days.  Most turn to supplements in an effort to get the nutrition they feel is lacking in their diet to stay healthy.  Some wrongly believe the pills they take will cancel out their bad eating habits. Either way, [...]

Massage Therapy for Better Sleep

Quality sleep is as important as being active as far as staying healthy goes.  Without enough quality sleep, we cannot function optimally in our daily life.  We need good quality sleep to help rebuild our body and recharge our brain.  When we experience quality sleep, our bodies go through all the phases of sleep: drifting [...]

Effective Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Pain

If you are one of the million Americans suffering from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and have been told that surgery is your only option, there is good news!  Massage therapy is actually a very effective, non-invasive way to relieve your symptoms and address the actual cause of your pain without undergoing expensive, and most times, unecessary [...]

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