TOUCH DEPRIVATION POST-COVID: A “TSUNAMI OF NEED” FOR MASSAGE
Are you suffering with effects of isolation, lack of touch, quarantine or other stress-inducing situations due to COVID? “In whatever population one explores, the incidence …
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This is How Massage Helps Build a Healthy Immune System
In the midst of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, no one should be giving or receiving massage therapy. However, it is worth noting that receiving regular …
Cupping Therapy – What Is It and What Are Its Benefits?
Cupping therapy is an ancient treatment that originated in China. This process involves placing cups on the skin to create suction; this helps in pulling …
Sitting Disease
What are the risks of too much sitting? https://www.jadestaracupuncture.com/blog/sitting-disease
Just 20 minutes of contact with nature will lower stress hormone levels
Stressed? Might be time to take that hike or walk. https://www.massagetherapycanada.com/news/just-20-minutes-of-contact-with-nature-will-lower-stress-hormone-levels-4694?fbclid=IwAR0tbquLejLxHvXos2h0oBwK0HM4KK9yvdGBF1VNAFVt2k8LgTDcVd-kaT4
Morning exercise can improve decision-making across the day in older adults
Very simple changes to your daily routine is the key to brain health. https://www.massagetherapycanada.com/news/morning-exercise-can-improve-decision-making-across-the-day-in-older-adults-4711?fbclid=IwAR3mg2pNX3vKHE_k3PIA04bclGFrYR9jQaKFDJgwNKHLO6alrkGaGaFPyw8
What Is Acupressure? The Traditional Chinese Medicine Has Pretty Awesome Science Behind It
Having trouble sleeping? https://www.bustle.com/p/what-is-acupressure-the-traditional-chinese-medicine-has-pretty-awesome-science-behind-it-2842311
An Energizing Duo: The 2 Ancient Rituals That Fight Fatigue
Fighting Fatigue with Traditional Chinese Medicine https://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-26693/an-energizing-duo-the-2-ancient-rituals-that-fight-fatigue.html?fbclid=IwAR0gM_a8NQTRs8Nd8fNV7FmI5H9oZZwFZ6PpFFyUzBKe8axe0EKicAo-PCk
Steroid Injections Increased Cartilage Loss in Knee Arthritis
Is your knee sore? Thinking about a corticosteroid injection? You might want to rethink that decision. https://braceworks.ca/2017/05/16/health-tech/knee-osteoarthritis-steroid-injections-offer-no-benefit/
A Sleepless Brain Leads to Emotional Negativity
“Ultimately, the results can help us understand how chronic sleep problems, sleepiness and tiredness contribute to psychiatric conditions, such as by increasing the risk of …
Here’s the Strange Connection Between Your Emotions & Organs
“It is important to know that organs have strong relationships with one another, so if one is affected, the others are too.” https://thechalkboardmag.com/know-strange-connection-organs-emotions/
7 Ways Acupuncture Changes Your Brain, According To Science
“Unlike western medicine, Chinese medicine and acupuncture takes into account a patient’s whole being, and we address the entire body — including the physical, emotional …
Drinking two or more diet beverages a day linked to high risk of stroke, heart attacks
“There is solid science that consumption of sugary drinks is associated with adverse health outcomes. Thus, it may be prudent to limit intake until we …
Muscle memory discovery ends ‘use it or lose it’ dogma
“Use it or lose it — until you use it again” https://www.massagetherapycanada.com/research/muscle-memory-discovery-ends-use-it-or-lose-it-dogma-4523?fbclid=IwAR25q4AHeAJNXWwY1-OfmNPTihC1Fq53XQBZYXh9docaAYk78Kb2TotPdvE
Study Shows Massage Helps Ease Arthritis Pain & Improve Mobility
Short-term improvements in symptoms suggest massage could be a safe and effective treatment to complement to the management of knee osteoarthritis. https://www.massagetherapycanada.com/patient-care/study-shows-massage-helps-ease-arthritis-pain-improve-mobility-4455?fbclid=IwAR0v_IL2r7EyyG3cWDvSUPEerAm_13vzRrsGwXGbxnPAkJFpXtV1VKa5oCE
