As the September calendar inches closer to the first day of fall, we can’t help but feel the change in the air. Your mornings are getting a little more brisk, and the sun is setting earlier and earlier. It is a sure sign — fall is fast approaching, and temperatures will begin to take a […]
Body Wellness Blog
Massage and Heart Health
Your stress level. Your tight muscles. Your emotional well-being. Your mood. The laundry list of reasons why you keep your regular appointments with your massage therapist is plenty long. This is for good reason – it seems like every time you turn around, there’s another article about why massage is great for you. All you […]
Why Am I Sore After a Massage?
Eyes open slowly, blinking periodically to adjust for a new day. A deep breath is taken while your limbs stretch out, and that’s when you feel it. It’s the day after your massage, and when you roll out of bed you wonder to yourself, “Did I work out yesterday? Did I lift weights in my […]
Habits to Keep You Happier and Healthier in Your Golden Years
Aaahhh, the golden years. The idyllic-hazed lifestyle of cozy cardigans and slippers. Quiet afternoons spent reading and napping are interrupted by only the occasional game of bridge or slow shuffle around the park. Chamomile tea is sipped every afternoon before a 4:30pm dinner, and then it’s a rousing dose of Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune […]
Habits to Keep You Happier and Healthier into Your Golden Years
Aaahhh, the golden years. The idyllic-hazed lifestyle of cozy cardigans and slippers. Quiet afternoons spent reading and napping are interrupted by only the occasional game of bridge or slow shuffle around the park. Chamomile tea is sipped every afternoon before a 4:30pm dinner, and then it’s a rousing dose of Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune […]
Why Do I Get Muscle Spasms and How Can I Prevent Them?
You’re sleeping soundly when all of a sudden you start dreaming that your leg is being sawed off. Or that someone very large is stepping on your foot. Or that several piranhas are feasting on your calf. You wake up with a gasp and realize that you are experiencing a very real, very painful cramp […]
Top 5 Reasons Why Massage is Beneficial for Women
All the moms: raise your hands if you’ve scheduled your kids’ dentist, orthodontist, pediatrician, and allergist appointments for the next year, but have no idea when your own check-up is even due. Women in the workforce: how many lunch breaks have you sacrificed because a friend needed a chat or a ride, or a supervisor […]
Five Ways to Control Blood Pressure Naturally
You try to eat natural foods, and you are more aware of what’s in every item you buy, so what about your blood pressure medication? We’re happy to report that there are ways to manage your high blood pressure without increasing your medication. In some cases, amid conversations with, and approval from, your doctor, it may […]
Five Ways to Control Blood Pressure
You try to eat natural foods, and you are more aware of what’s in every item you buy, so what about your blood pressure medication? We’re happy to report that there are ways to manage your high blood pressure without increasing your medication. In some cases, amid conversations with, and approval from, your doctor, it may […]
Does Aromatherapy Really Work?
So what’s the deal with aromatherapy? Does aromatherapy actually work? You’ve purchased some lavender-scented hand soap and citrus body lotion, and you’ve notice that certain smells can make you feel relaxed and happy, while others can instantly bring about unpleasant thoughts. Plus, you know that whether it’s the scent of fresh laundry hanging in the […]