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What is Scar Tissue and How Does It Affect You? -

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What is Scar Tissue and How Does It Affect You? - Hayes Bodywork

Few people get through life without experiencing some type of scarring. The good news is that the condition may not be permanent. There are a number of ways to minimize the appearance and presence of scar tissue. Here are some basics that you should know, including what treatment options are currently available. One or more of them may be ideal for you. [ 824 more words ]
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hayesbodywork.com Scar tissue does not have to be something you live with the rest of your life. It can be successfully treated. Myofasical and Gua Sha massage can help.

How a Low-Carb Diet Might Help You Maintain a Healthy Weight

2 months ago I cut carbs from my diet and I've been seeing great results with keeping the weight off and increased energy levels. I decided to do this because i hate how carbs and sugar make me feel. Then weeks later, I came across this article in the Times. 'Tis the season where many people evaluate their weight-loss goals. This may be an article worth reading.

nytimes.com Adults who cut carbohydrates from their diets and replaced them with fat sharply increased their metabolisms.

If you can find a nice warmer night to check this out, it's well worth the visit. Don't forget to stick around for the acrobatic shows you'll be amazed! Good for families and awesome photo ops. Thanks mom for taking me!

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Is a 60 minute massage enough time? -

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60 minute massage enough time? - Hayes Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork

60, 90 or 12-Minute Massage Session? This is a question I get often. I'll answer this from a professional massage therapist's perspective. By that I mean, how much time I like spending on working on things. In the ideal world, I would love to have people come in and I work on them for an unspecified amount of time as doctors do. [ 620 more words ]
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hayesbodywork.com As a professional massage therapist, I believe choosing the appropriate amount of time really helps in achieving massage objectives.

Massage Therapy and Postoperative Care

Here's a great article written by a fellow massage therapist about massage being a good option for postoperative care.

rmtedu.com The use of massage therapy has been shown to improve outcomes in post-op patients. One recent paper published in the journal PM&R, looked at the use of fascial manipulation following total hip arthroplasty. Another recent study published in The Journal of Knee Surgery looked at the effect th

Impact of total knee replacement practice: cost effectiveness analysis of data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative. - PubMed - NCBI

ncbi.nlm.nih.gov BMJ. 2017 Mar 28;356:j1131. doi: 10.1136/bmj.j1131.

The reason health insurance won't cover massage - Hayes Bodywork

I don't accept nor bill health insurance companies. I do give insurance receipts that you can submit to your health insurance companies. Just ask for one after your session and I will email it to you.
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hayesbodywork.com Insurance companies make it difficult for massage therapists to file and get paid for claims. They are more willing to work with their customers directly.

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How long will my hip or knee replacement last? - Harvard Health Blog

health.harvard.edu Many factors affects how long a knee replacement or hip replacement will last. New data may help inform what a person can expect.

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[11/07/18]   Question: Can I pay with my FSA card? It has a Visa/MC symbol on it.
Answer: We can try. Some cards are accepted and others are not. Just depends how your insurance classifies massage therapy.

Massage Therapy: FSA Eligibility
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Research Roundup: Massage Therapy for Surgical Pain | American Massage Therapy Association

amtamassage.org Massage therapy can help reduce pain intensity/severity and anxiety in post-operative patients.

Massage, post-surgery = YES! - Hayes Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork

hayesbodywork.com Look at forums on the topic, post-surgery recovery, and you’ll see people boasting about massage helping them recover faster.

Don't get a massage while sick - Hayes Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork

Myth: Massage while sick is beneficial People hate being sick and will do anything to feel better. Often times getting a massage comes to mind because their body feels achy and the thought of a massage just sounds relaxing to them. However, if you have a cold, flu, or other contagious viral or bacterial infection, your massage therapist may decline to work with you because to risk passing the infection to other clients or catching a cold themselves. [ 172 more words ]
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hayesbodywork.com People hate being sick. Often times getting a massage comes to mind because their body feels achy and the thought of a massage just sounds pleasing to them.

I’ll Use My Own Oil, Thank You.

I’ll Use My Own Oil, Thank You. -

eepurl.com Can I bring and have you use my own oil? Occasionally I’ll have a person come into my office requesting to use their own oil. The request is followed by an explanation. I listen to all explanations with an open mind. More specifically, I’m listening to figure out how I can help them solve their ...

I'll Use My Own Oil, Thank You. - Hayes Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork

Here's why I decline to use my clients oils.
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hayesbodywork.com I go out of my way not to offend anyone with overpowering fragrances or oils that might contain ingredients that people are allergic to.

I did a 5 day fast at the beginning of October (2018). It was great! Granted days 1, 2, & 3 were hard but by day 4, I was feeling awesome. I had a ton of energy. My brain fog had gone away. I didn't feel full or bloated. Things just fit better. I say try it! It'll be a good way to kickstart the crazy holiday season. https://buff.ly/2Rf1qFI

Loudoun County Electronics Recycling Event Scheduled Oct. 27 - The Loudoun Tribune

FYI: Electronics Recycling Event this Saturday. It only happens once a year!

loudountribune.com The next Electronics Recycling Event sponsored by Loudoun County is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at 751 Miller Drive SE in Leesburg. Loudoun County residents can recycle televisions, computers, hard drives (on-site destruction available), computer monitors, servers, modem...

Helping Patients After Surgery

In this article, the American Massage Therapy Association offers up America's most common surgeries and how massage can help.

amtamassage.org How massage therapy can help people recovering from surgical procedures, including abdominal surgery, hip replacement and heart surgery.

[10/24/18]   Every year about this time, I get a number of questions around recovering after surgery because so many people like to have their surgeries either at the end of the year to use their insurance if they have met their deductibles or at the beginning of the year to meet their deductibles early. And, they usually like to add massage into their recovery plans either soon after surgery or physical therapy. So, I will be sharing food for thought around this whole surgery-recovery business.

Should You Have Knee Replacement Surgery?

How old is too young to get replacement surgery? Just one more thing to consider before committing to replacement surgeries at a younger age.

nytimes.com Some experts question whether the surgery is being done too often or too soon on patients who have not adequately explored less invasive approaches.

Murder mystery dinner anyone? Check this out tomorrow night in Ashburn.

IASTM - Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization

Got scar tissue? I got something that can break it down.

hayesbodywork.com A combination of hands-on massage with IASTM is a powerful combination for breaking down adhesions within the soft tissue that may have developed as a result of surgery, immobilization, or repetitive strain and allowing the client to regain function.

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7 Ways Exceptionally Positive People Train Their Minds Every Day

Are you tapping into the power of positive thinking?

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Curious about the Ketogenic Diet? Have you heard about it, but don't know what it is, or what it does? Here is a brief introduction explaining how it works, and the myriad of health benefits of the diet. https://buff.ly/2FsEfma

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Massage and Bodywork In Ashburn - Experience a difference you can feel

Hey Ashburn, life stresses you out, I know. I am here to help! Schedule a massage with me today!

hayesbodywork.com Hayes Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork is committed to helping you achieve your massage goals. Get out of pain and stay out of pain with massage & bodywork.

12 Quotes by Taoist Spiritual Masters That Will Give You a Fresh Perspective to Life - Hack Spirit

“You must let what happens happen. Everything must be equal in your eyes, good and evil, beautiful and ugly, foolish and wise.”
― Michael Ende

hackspirit.com As China’s only indigenous religion, Taoism’s influence is found in everything from calligraphy and politics to medicine and poetry. It represents the unknown, and inspires us to go to places to discover more about our nature. Taoism has achieved an incredible resurgence in the West in recent ye...

Taking deep breathes has often been seen as a tool that can greatly help you relieve stress, frustration, anger, and anxiety. Even so, most people don’t believe in it, simply because they tried it once and it didn’t work.

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Could Mindfulness Help You Control Your Anger?

New studies suggest that mindfulness may help us keep our cool during relationship conflicts.

greatergood.berkeley.edu New studies suggest that mindfulness may help us keep our cool during relationship conflicts.

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4 Ways To Include Mindfulness In Your Day

There are many benefits of mindfulness including better sleep, improved immune function and a reduction in stress and anxiety

femalefirst.co.uk Fern Taylor writes a piece for us upon the release of her new book Here and Now.

14 Tips on How to Improve Your Sleep Quality, especially if you suffer from eczema:
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Discover and Recover insighs on ADRENAL FATIGUE from my knowledgable client Bulletproof Labs:
Adrenal glands regulate blood sugar, burn fat and protein, help you regulate blood pressure, and determine how you react to stress. Get the lowdown here: https://buff.ly/2FhI1yl

Whether the goal is to lose weight, become faster, lift more weight or to look better for you; exercise allows you to do that.
But, how do you get motivated? Look no further than your friends or family.
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There’s a whole lotta buzz around Aromatherapy and Essential Oils right now, but how much is based in reality and how much is hype? Are essential oils really the effective natural healers they're made out to be or are they simply snake oil? Where do essential oils come from and can they really improve your health and wellness? If so, how?
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Busy professionals often don't have time to eat healthy. Here's some tips for you.
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A 5 Minute Tea Meditation That Trains Your Brain to De-Stress and Be Present - Hack Spirit

A 5-minute tea meditation that trains your brain to de-stress and be present

hackspirit.com There are many forms of meditation that can bring you into the present moment, help ground you, and help give you energy and focus for the day. One of these is the Japanese Tea Meditation. The Japanese art of Tea Meditation can be understood by one phrase: one time, one meeting. This phrase can help...