August 12, 2010
Despite growing evidence that trauma experienced in childhood follows a person through life, and despite growing awareness of the horrors of childhood physical abuse, spanking remains a common disciplinary procedure around the world, including in the U.S. In recent months, MASSAGE Magazine has reported on studies indicating that abuse in childhood could lead to arthritis, headache and other pain conditions later in life. Emotional and mental well-being is of concern as well.
August 12, 2010
derma e® Natural Bodycare, a pioneer in formulating cutting-edge, effective, natural skin-care products, has announced the addition of five new products. With more than 25 successful years of formulating natural skin-care products, derma e®’s new innovative formulas continue to deliver optimal levels of natural actives that deliver results.
August 11, 2010
Massage therapy is one way for a person to connect with his or her body and to practice nurturing self-care that may lead to healthier lifestyle choices. New research shows unhealthy choices that lead to obesity greatly affect both quantity and quality of life.
August 11, 2010
Hygenic/Performance Health and Kinesio® Taping Association sponsored 20 workshops designed to teach a therapeutic approach using the Kinesio® Taping Method, Prossage® and Biofreeze® Pain Reliever, as well as to raise awareness and funds for the Massage Therapy Foundation.
August 11, 2010
When it comes to caring for the skin, its the ongoing pursuit of product innovation and breakthrough technology that keeps consumers thirsting for the ultimate in moisturization and nutrition properties. That’s why Fruits & Passion has made body care a priority in 2010--adding two new products packed with concentrated plant oils and active natural ingredients to its best-selling Nourishing Collection.
August 10, 2010
Anthony Norman, a leading international expert in vitamin D, proposes worldwide policy changes regarding people's vitamin D daily intake amount in order to maximize the vitamin's contribution to reducing the frequency of many diseases, including childhood rickets, adult osteomalacia, cancer, autoimmune type-1 diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, obesity and muscle weakness.
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August 10, 2010
Everyone experiences social stress, whether it is nervousness over a job interview, difficulty meeting people at parties or angst over giving a speech. In a new report, UCLA researchers have discovered that how your brain responds to social stressors can influence the body's immune system in ways that may negatively affect health.
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August 10, 2010
Waking to Eden is a memoir written by Zero Balancing faculty member Michele Doucette who, after a traumatic event and facing a diagnosis of autoimmune disease, finds her way to health by exploring and reprogramming the energetic dis-ease in her own DNA. Zero Balancing (ZB) plays a key role in the author's path to wellness, a path that exemplifies the transformational aspects of both the living principles and the hands-on practice of ZB.
August 10, 2010
Every massage therapist knows that stress is one of the main motivators leading clients to seek massage, and massage therapy has been shown to reduce stress, lower blood pressure and effect relaxation. New research shows that people who experience stress in social situations, including parties, public speaking and job interviews, experience immune-system responses that can lead to inflammation
August 10, 2010
Stress-related back and neck pain plagues millions of Americans, few of which have the time, money or knowledge of how to deal with it.
August 9, 2010
Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy combined with Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) stretching results in immediate pre- to post-treatment benefits, according to new research.
August 9, 2010
Transitioning from summer to fall brings a natural healthy season of vitamin-packed squashes, firm fruits and warm spices. For this season only, from September to January, Spa Specifics has introduced a new Spicy Pumpkin Collection for hands, feet, nails and body.
August 8, 2010
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is one type of stress-related condition that brings clients to massage therapy. New research shows people who have experienced war and suffered psychological damage as a result are plagued by that damage up to 20 years after their time in battle is over.
August 7, 2010
Reflexology, pressing on specific reflex points on the feet, hands or ears to effect healthy changes in the body's physiology, is practiced by many massage therapists.
August 6, 2010
Massage therapists are on the front lines of skin-cancer detection, and in a position to refer clients to skin-care specialists.
