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A corporate chair massage program can help keep your employees healthy as well as happy. Massage has been shown to reduce blood pressure, relieve arthritis, improve joint and muscle aches especially in painful areas of the neck and back, and even increase immunity to colds and flu! If you are thinking about a corporate chair…

MARCH 27th, 2011 Massage has been used for constipation since the nineteenth century: how effective is it?  In this article A review of the literature on abdominal massage to relieve constipation; Why abdominal massage is effective to relieve constipation; An abdominal massage technique. Authors Doreen McClurg is research fellow, Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professions…

Therapeutic massage has been used for centuries to improve overall health, reduce stress, and relieve muscle tension. Massages during pregnancy have often received ambivalent responses from the health community regarding their safety and purpose. Modern investigation and research has shown that prenatal massage therapy can be an instrumental ingredient in women’s prenatal care and should…

By: Red Hot Mamas Published: June 2, 2010 Are you overwhelmed with the stresses that have accompanied menopause? Does stress seem to be amplified now that you’re in your prime menopausal years? Menopause brings about physiological, psychological and social changes that may be extremely trying on your health, mind, body and soul. Stresses can contribute…

From Feb 25, 2016 For many, the word massage brings up an image of a serene spa with low lights and soft music; a luxury viewed as a guilty pleasure. However, did you know that massage has been proven to help with your child’s development? Is your child…A musician? An athlete? An academic achiever? A…

July 23, 2015 By Chantelle Trebley Leave a Comment Children are so important and bring so much love and joy into our lives, they are our future. The first two years of a child’s life is when they learn the most, it is very important to show them a lot of attention and teach them…

By Ian McCafferty, from May 24, 2016 According to the National Institute of Mental Health, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) develops in some people who have seen or lived through an event that is shocking, scary or dangerous. These events might be combat related, for example, or involve violence, abuse or trauma. According to PTSD United,…

To all who don’t know about our new partner Organization H.F.H. Or HANDS FOR HEROES here’s some info from there website with a link below, enjoy. Our MISSION:The mission of Hands for Heroes™ is to make available to our returning Veterans Bodywork and health care services through numerous individuals and health care centers across the U.S.…

August 12, 2015 by Christina DeBusk https://www.massagemag.com/4-benefits-of-a-deep-tissue-massage-31796/ Massage is known for its ability to help the mind and body relax—and that alone makes getting massage advantageous. Deep tissue massage may bring your clients other benefits as well. To help you understand these, it first helps to understand what a deep tissue massage is. Deep tissue…

April 25, 2017 by Tina Allen, L.M.T., C.P.M.M.T., C.P.M.T., C.I.M.T. Link to original article https://www.massagemag.com/massage-benefits-autistic-children-for-a-lifetime-84033-84033/ April is National Autism Awareness Month, a good time for massage therapists to understand the benefits of healthy touch for clients with this condition. Alex is an affectionate, 10-year-old boy who loves to draw and has quite the sense of…

BY  MAGGIE LYNN JULY 18, 2017 Link to original article https://www.livestrong.com/article/114384-benefits-massage-children/ Massage for children offers a variety of health benefits. It is human nature to touch as a way of showing love and affection. This touch stimulates the body in positive ways to help it grow and develop. Massage is beneficial at any age but…

February 1, 2018 fromMASSAGE Magazine Link from original article https://www.massagemag.com/massage-symptoms-children-with-cancer-88008/ Children with cancer who received massage therapy experienced decreased pain, nausea, stress and anxiety, along with an increase in white blood cells and neutrophils, according to a review of seven published studies on massage and childhood cancer. The review, “Effects of the application of therapeutic…

June 4, 2018 from MASSAGE Magazine Link to article https://www.massagemag.com/research-iaromatherapy-massage-stroke-89436/ Stroke patients who received five 30-minute sessions of aromatherapy back massage and five 30-minute foot baths in one week experienced significant improvements in stress, mood and sleep, according to recent research. Stroke patients who received five 30-minute sessions of aromatherapy back massage and five 30-minute…

BY CHRISTA SGOBBA APR 18, 2017 Link https://www.menshealth.com/health/g19545768/benefits-of-massage-therapy/ It doesn’t just feel awesome—your body can benefit in some amazing ways BY CHRISTA SGOBBA APR 18, 2017 GETTY IMAGES If your neck’s all knotted up, it’s no surprise that a massage can make you feel a whole lot better. But the benefits of a good rubdown…

By KATHARINE WATTS from besthealthmag.ca Link http://www.besthealthmag.ca/best-you/health/benefits-of-massage-therapy/ 1) It counteracts all that sitting you do “Most individuals are dealing with some kind of postural stress,” says Aaron Tanason, registered massage therapist, kinesiologist and owner at Paleolife Massage Therapy in Toronto. “More often than not [that stress] tends to manifest in the shoulders and neck.” Desk…

Link https://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/explore-healing-practices/massage-therapy/how-can-massage-help-my-health-and-wellbeing Generally, people use massage for either general relaxation and wellbeing, or to address a specific complaint, such as pain or limited range of motion. Research suggests massage therapy may contribute to both goals. Some of the general benefits of massage therapy may include: • Physical relaxation • Improved circulation, which nourishes cells and improves…

November 10, 2017 Article from this link https://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/3582/massage-therapy-for-military-veterans Military veterans can face a host of health concerns upon returning from service, from chronic pain related to physical injuries, to emotional and psychological issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It’s well-established that massage therapy can help reduce stress and depression, as well as help manage pain. It’s no surprise…

June 7, 2017 Karen Menehan Link https://www.massagemag.com/opioid-epidemic-massage-relief-85222/ The news this week was grim, yet perhaps not surprising: Drug overdose is now the leading cause of death in Americans under the age of 50, according to data compiled by the New York Times. The newspaper culled through reports from county coroners, medical examiners and state health…

BY SUZANNE RAGA JULY 20, 2016 http://mentalfloss.com/article/83356/13-secrets-massage-therapists Getting a good massage can be a blissful experience. Whether you get a deep tissue, shiatsu, reflexology, or Swedish massage, you’ll hopefully feel serene and pampered afterward. But massage therapists do much more than simply knead your muscles and decrease your stress. We spoke to a few to…

http:/www.physio.co.uk/treatments/massage/when-can-massage-help/post-injury.php Post injury Massage can play an important role in the process of injury rehabilitation. Massage encourages blood circulatory movement and relaxes muscles. Massage helps to deliver more oxygen and nutrients to soft tissues and organs. An increase of vital nutrients into the tissues accelerates the healing rate of injured areas. Massage can help a…