AROMATHERAPY ALLEVIATES PRIMARY DYSMENORRHEA PAIN Compared to placebo interventions, aromatherapy reduces the pain associated with primary dysmenorrhea, according to a recent systematic review. The review, “Aromatherapy for Managing Pain in Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Systematic Review of Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trials,” focused on 19 studies with close to 1,800 total participants. These participants were women of reproductive […]
WELCOME EVERY BODY TO YOUR TABLE: THE WHY, WHAT AND HOW OF SERVING ALL SIZES OF CLIENTS As helping professionals, we have a unique opportunity to provide the power of healing touch and presence to a diverse set of bodies. We do this with a kindness and tenderness in our hearts that is often unique […]
THE TOP 15 TECHNIQUES TO LEARN IN 2019 Specialization helps you stand out from other massage therapists—and in order to specialize, you must obtain advanced education. Your new knowledge will help your practice be seen as one that helps clients feel their best, while your professional reputation will blossom. Although there are hundreds of techniques to consider […]
Relieves stress Relieves postoperative pain Reduces anxiety Manages low-back pain Reduces muscle tension Enhances exercise performance Relieves tension headaches Eases symptoms of depression Improves cardiovascular health Reduces pain of osteoarthritis Decreases stress in cancer patients Improves balance in older adults Decreases rheumatoid arthritis pain Tempers effects of dementia Promotes relaxation Lowers blood pressure Decreases symptoms […]
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 […]
National Stroke Awareness Month, observed in May, aims to educate the public about warning signs, risk factors, and symptoms of stroke and also make people aware of treatment options following a stroke and the impact of strokes on survivors and their loved ones. Immediate action is crucial to minimizing damage after a stroke. The sooner […]