The abdomen isn’t merely a container for most of the body’s internal organs; it is also contains emotions. Have you ever received terrible news and had the feeling that your heart has plummeted into the pit of your stomach? I have.
Some of us experience tension mostly as headaches while others of us deal with stomach [...]
Posts Tagged ‘stress reduction’
Your Mind, Your Abdomen
January 15th, 2010
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30, 60, or 90 minutes?
January 11th, 2010
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If you’ve ever been to a spa or any other place where massage therapy is offered, you probably know that massage therapists provide treatments for assorted lengths of time. Three typical massage lengths are 30 minutes, 60 minutes, and 90 minutes.
The most common massage in a spa environment is a 60-minute massage. As a [...]
I’ll Take My Tea Green
January 8th, 2010
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I love green tea. It’s a wonder brew, full of antioxidants that can hunt down free radicals in the body. Research increasingly shows that including green tea in your daily diet can help protect your body against cancer, arthritis, cardiovascular problems, high cholesterol, infection, and a weak immune system. Now you may be able to [...]
Your First Massage
January 5th, 2010
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Caution: After you get your first massage, you may be addicted for life.
So you’ve never gotten a massage.
Well, there has to be a first time for everything! Many clients come to me for their first massage, not exactly sure what to expect. They have an idea of what a professional massage should be like based [...]
Simplify.
December 24th, 2009
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Have you ever had one of those days? You know, the kind of day where all of your thoughts are jumbled into thousands of half-digested pieces and you’re not exactly sure how your keys ended up in the refrigerator? It’s easy to get caught up in a lot of physical and emotional clutter. It’s important [...]
Make it a Massage Christmas
December 16th, 2009
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If you’re having trouble finding the perfect Christmas gift for your friends and relatives this year, may I make a recommendation? Get them a massage.
I know, I know. It’s a bit predictable for a licensed massage therapist with a massage therapy blog to recommend massage as a present, but who could possibly be better equipped [...]
Some Sound Sleep Tips
December 15th, 2009
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“STOP SLEEPING ON YOUR STOMACH!”
That’s the advice I get from Dr. G, my chiropractor. The way I sleep—twisting, turning, arms flailing about, teddy bear flung half-way across the bed, neck contorted—isn’t good for my body. I know this to be true not just because Dr. G said so, but also because I’m sore when I [...]
2 Major Reasons to Get a Prenatal Massage
December 12th, 2009
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When you’re pregnant, you deserve a massage.
Your baby is growing at such a rapid pace that your body must quickly change to accommodate him. Since most of your new weight is going to the front of your body, your pelvis pulls forward and adds extra strain to your back, shoulder, and neck muscles. All this [...]
