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09/06/2016

Food for thought!!!

http://time.com/4017521/your-kids-enormous-backpack/

Like adorable turtles, their little limbs poking out from under outsized shells, kids shuffle their ways to school bearing on their shoulders ever-heavier backpacks. Even…

08/16/2016

Find out why so many Olympic Athletes are wearing KTape!

http://www.myprotein.com/thezone/training/kinesiology-benefits-kt-athletic-tape/

By Myprotein Writer David Jones Ever since the world witnessed Volleyball star Kerri Walsh sporting kinesiology tape at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, the popularity of this elasticated tape has flourished significantly, with athletes (and non-athletes) across many sporting disciplines modelli...

08/09/2016

http://www.forbes.com/sites/raquelbaldelomar/2016/04/01/5-reasons-executives-should-schedule-a-massage-today/

Most people still view massages as a luxury item. But some business leaders are starting to look at massage more as a necessity just like working out and eating healthy. Study after study keeps touting the benefits of massage. Here are five reasons why you should stop making excuses and book that ma...

08/02/2016

http://www.healthandlovepage.com/understanding-sciatica/

Did you know that 50% of adult working people in the USA experience back pain every year? However, is it possible that this discomfort and pain is actually a sign of something else? A few days ago we have received an email from one of our readers. The woman informed us that her husband experiences …

07/29/2016

Stay safe and have a great long weekend!!!

07/27/2016

https://coastalmassagebodywork.com/4-benefits-massage-summer-months/

Sure, there's a lot to do in summer – grilling, gardening, traveling, you name it – but that doesn't mean you shouldn't still take care of you. In fact, massage is a terrific thing to treat yourself to during the summer months, when your body badly needs it. Here are four of the main reasons to

07/20/2016

http://www.massageenvy.com/me-magazine/me-magazine-summer-2011/sleep-easy.aspx

She was diagnosed with sleep apnea, a condition marked by the narrowing of the airways during sleep, causing a person to semiconsciously wake throughout the night. Today, a machine keeps her airways open during sleep.

07/19/2016

Foot pain? We can help with that!


http://www.healthandlovepage.com/get-rid-foot-pain-minutes-6-effective-stretches/

You might have found the “Dem Song” song silly, but it definitely taught you that all bones in the human’s body are interconnected. So, when we feel pain in one area, we soon feel on other as well. For example, pain in the foot can hurt all the way up the leg. The reason is …

07/12/2016

Good to keep in mind the next few days!!!!



https://breakingmuscle.com/strength-conditioning/the-heat-can-beat-you-training-safe-in-the-summer

Don't mess around with soaring temperatures. These tips could save you a trip to the ER.

07/08/2016

07/06/2016

https://www.painscience.com/articles/spot-06-gluteus-medius.php

Find and massage Perfect Spot #6, an area of common trigger points in the gluteus medius and minimus muscles.

06/29/2016

https://www.massagemag.com/text-thumb-tight-necks-injuries-digital-age-37623/

the widespread use of an increasing variety of laptops and smartphones has detonated many conditions, from tight necks and sore backs to text thumb pain.

06/21/2016

http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-25186/what-training-like-a-navy-seal-taught-me-about-recovery.html

I made it through the most intense exercise experience of my life—50 hours at SEALFIT Koroko boot camp—because I trained hard and focused on my recovery. From ice baths to IV infusions, here's what worked for me.

06/15/2016

http://www.precisionnutrition.com/are-you-overtraining

In the fitness industry, everyone’s obsessed with "more". More cardio. More squats. More gym time. More calorie restriction. But if you're not careful, “more” can lead to overtraining, injury, and illness. Here’s how to know what’s TOO MUCH when it comes to exercise.

06/14/2016

https://www.massagemag.com/sitting-standing-office-workers-need-massage-35224/

As a massage therapist, you have no doubt used your skills to address office workers' aching shoulders, necks and backs. Can sit-stand desks ease the pain?

06/10/2016

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rodales-organic-life/12-things-a-massage-thera_b_8398232.html

Give them 60 minutes, and they'll have your body decoded. by Allison McCarthy, for Rodale's Organic Life

06/08/2016

http://www.bothellintegratedhealth.com/get-in-shape-and-ready-for-the-warm-weather-massage-can-help-you-achieve-your-best-health

Get in shape and ready for the warm weather. Massage can help you achieve your best health. by BJ Erkan, L.M.P. | May 6, 2012 | Massage Therapy, Wellness | 0 comments Everyone wants to go for the gusto when in the gym to improve performance or appearance, but few like paying the price in pain and we...

06/07/2016

Do you have the range of motion you need for optimal performance and health?

06/01/2016

http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-18152/understanding-scar-tissue-what-it-is-how-to-care-for-it.html

05/31/2016

http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2015/10/how-stress-makes-you-sick/412699/?utm_source=SFFB

An easy, four-minute explanation of how feeling overwhelmed affects all of the body's systems

05/27/2016

http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/massage/art-20045743

Massage can be a powerful tool to help you take charge of your health and well-being. See if it's right for you.

04/26/2016

https://breakingmuscle.com/mobility-recovery/corrective-posture-exercises-for-chronic-sitters

Sitting is the mortal enemy of health, and posture is its first victim. Reverse the damage you've already done.

04/22/2016

04/19/2016

Taken with a grain of salt this is pretty neat!

04/12/2016

Neat little read!


http://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/preserve-your-muscle-mass

While most men will lose about 30% of their muscle mass during their lifetime, it is possible to rebuild and maintain muscle with a progressive resistance training program and a higher-protein diet.

04/05/2016

http://idealist4ever.com/this-is-what-happens-to-your-body-if-you-eat-avocado-every-day/

The avocado is believe to have originated in Puebla, Mexico. The oldest…

03/29/2016

https://breakingmuscle.com/mobility-recovery/2-overlooked-reasons-your-hamstrings-are-tight

If you have a chronically tight muscle, don't just stretch it. Find the root cause.