Healing Touch Therapeutic Massage Crossville, TN

01/23/2026

Today is going to be a
😀 GREAT DAY!

01/22/2026

Those that know me, know I beat this drum often, this is why.

🚫 NSAIDs + concussion = nope. 🚫

I know ibuprofen/Advil is loved by many… but after a concussion/mild TBI, it’s not the move.

Why? Because inflammation is part of healing -and with the brain, that early neuroinflammation can actually be protective. It’s part of the body’s “repair crew” showing up.

Here’s the science-y way to say it…

“In some cases, treatments that reduce the inflammatory response will also hinder the brain’s intrinsic repair mechanisms.”

And it gets more pointed…

Research in animal models shows that chronic ibuprofen (one of the most common NSAIDs) can worsen cognitive changes after experimental TBI. Other anti-inflammatories have helped in some types of CNS injury… but don’t seem to improve recovery time in mild TBI/concussion.

✅ Bottom line -trying to “shut down” the inflammatory response after a concussion isn’t a good strategy.

01/22/2026

If you are busy preparing for the winter storm, this is a nice prep list to help cover your bases!

Let's talk power outages. Here is a list of things to help you prepare for the weekend should things get dicy & icy and we lose electricity (and some other helpful tips)...

TO DO BEFORE SNOW/ICE ARRIVAL:
▪️Charge up your devices: phones, Ipads, flashlights, etc. I have several solar charging banks and a solar weather radio. Charge them up while sunny obviously.
▪️Have a light source without open flame risk such as flashlights or battery lanterns (I have 2 of them).
▪️Food & water for 2–3 days. In case the power is out, have "no cook" options.
➡️ I have the Vesta stove/heater and the Ember off grid oven from My Patriot Supply. I don't think you can get it before the weekend but check them out for the future.
▪️You can make a "cooler" in the snow to store perishable items, milk, cheese, etc, or have an actual cooler outside for use if needed. Growing up in the Smoky Mountains we did the snow cooler thing A LOT during snow storms/power outages.
▪️Wear layers of clothing. Have hats, gloves, blankets, quilts, sleeping bags, etc. I even have a survivalist tent to pop open inside if necessary.
▪️Fill up the gas tank in your automobiles (you might need to charge phones in your car). Gas stations may also loose power and be inoperable.
▪️Make a plan for your furry friends who may reside outside (dogs, cats, horses, etc). Make sure they have adequate warmth, food and water that isn't frozen. Bring them inside if possible. Unless it's a horse or cow but you do you. 🐎
▪️If operating any type of emergency heater, make sure you have proper ventilation and a carbon monoxide detector. NEVER LEAVE THEM UNATTENDED OR RUNNING WHILE YOU SLEEP.

TO DO AHEAD OUTSIDE YOUR HOME:
▪️Trim any weak branches near your home if possible. A layer of ice on tree limbs may cause them to snap. I'm getting more concerned with freezing rain issues.
▪️Seal any drafts with towels underneath the doors, close off any room not in use. Try to stay within one main area of your home. Cover windows if necessary to keep cold out.
▪️Protect your home's pipes by letting faucets drip. Open the cabinet doors and keep bathroom door closed. I do this every time the temp drops below freezing.
▪️ Disconnect water house from outside spigot. Cover spigot with a styrofoam or spigot cover.
▪️Refill generator with gas and make sure it's safe to use. Never run one inside your home.

✅️ Check on elderly or disabled neighbors & family ahead of the storm. Make sure they are adequately prepared and have food, light, etc.

Oh, another thing I do is fill up jugs of water in case water freezes. Also, fill a bathtub with water to flush toilets (if they rely on an electric well). I have a 64 gallon water bladder to fill in the tub.

The key to a calm winter storm or severe storm is to plan ahead and be prepared. Hopefully we won't have electricity issues but it can happen.
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01/20/2026

Do you want snow this weekend?

01/14/2026

Breast implant calcification is one of those slow-burn, cellular soap operas where your immune system plays both detective and demolition crew. It is not the implant “turning to stone.” It is your body quietly wallpapering it with minerals.

When any foreign object is placed in the body, including silicone or saline implants, the immune system immediately builds a fibrous capsule around it. Think of this as biological shrink-wrap made of collagen and fibroblasts. That capsule is alive, vascularized, and constantly remodeled.

Over years, especially decades, that capsule can undergo chronic low-grade inflammation. Macrophages keep bumping into the implant surface. Fibroblasts keep laying down collagen. Tiny areas of cell death appear in the capsule. And wherever dead or stressed tissue exists, calcium loves to show up.

That process is called dystrophic calcification.

It is the same thing that makes old scars, damaged heart valves, atherosclerotic plaques, or long-healed TB lesions turn chalky. The blood calcium level is normal. The tissue is what is abnormal.

The implant itself does not calcify. The scar capsule around it does.

Three main forces drive this.

#1 Time.

Calcification is rare in the first decade and increasingly common after 15 to 30 years. Many studies find visible calcium in more than half of implants over 20 years old.

#2 Mechanical irritation.

Implants move with every breath, every arm swing, every workout. That constant micro-friction irritates the capsule. Textured implants, in particular, create more micro-trauma and inflammation than smooth ones.

#3 Leakage and biofilm.

Even “intact” silicone implants slowly bleed microscopic silicone molecules. This is called gel bleed. The immune system reacts to it. Bacteria can also form thin biofilms on implant surfaces that never cause infection but keep the immune system switched on.

Chronic inflammation plus dying cells plus calcium in blood equals mineral deposition.

The calcium deposits start as dust. Over years they become gritty, then chalky, then sometimes rigid plates. On mammograms they can look like cancer, which is why very old implants complicate breast imaging.

Importantly, this is not rare, not mysterious, and not dangerous by itself. It is simply the biology of foreign materials living inside mammals for decades.


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01/12/2026

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01/11/2026

Who we all are at the core.

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So this UPS driver had no idea that a 17-second message he left on a stranger’s doorbell camera was about to change two lives, including his own.

01/09/2026

Ever wonder why you have back pain? Just a little Friday humor.

01/03/2026

Happy New Year from Healing Touch TM -

As we step into a new year, I wanted to take a moment to share some meaningful updates and refinements to my practice at Healing Touch Therapeutic Massage. Many of you have been part of this journey for years, and 2025 brought clarity, growth, and new offerings that I’m excited to officially share...

01/02/2026

I’d like to introduce a form of breast care that, to my knowledge, many women have never been offered before—one that is gentle, respectful, and focused on supporting the body’s natural movement.

Breast tissue is uniquely delicate, yet deeply connected into the body through lymphatic and vascular pathways. It is also rooted into specific chest muscles through suspensory ligaments, meaning restriction or tension in surrounding tissues can influence comfort and mobility. Despite this, the area often receives very little direct or detailed attention unless something feels wrong.

This type of care is not about diagnosing any specific dis-ease, but about offering support and awareness to a region that plays an important role in overall comfort and fluid movement.

At Healing Touch, I offer this approach as a way to gently aid lymphatic and superficial venous flow while supporting tissue mobility. Sessions include the use of a specialized frequency-based tool with a quartz applicator. The frequencies are specifically selected for compatibility with this delicate tissue region, creating a subtle, comfortable vibration that may help ease tissue tension and congestion—often influenced by prolonged compression or tight-fitting bras.

While I do work with post-operative breast care clients, I also believe this type of thoughtful attention can be beneficial for all women. For some, a quarterly breast care session may be something to consider as a proactive way to support comfort and tissue ease in an area that is rarely addressed with this level of care.

Every session is approached slowly, respectfully, and with clear communication and consent.

Every woman’s comfort level is different, and that choice is always honored. If you would like to know more about this invaluable session please feel free to call at 615-415-7545 for more information.

Please like and share this post if you feel this is an important service for other women to know is available in our community of Cumberland County Tennessee.

Photo of Breast Anatomy; “Inside of the Breast” by Radiology - 1965

01/01/2026

NECK PAIN? TRY THIS!

Eye movements are powerful because they’re directly connected to the sub-occipital muscles at the base of the skull and the SCMs in the neck. When you move your eyes, you create small, automatic movements that help release tension through the neck and reduce load around the upper cervical spine, often leading to an immediate sense of ease. In a modern world dominated by phones and screens, exercising the eyes is no longer optional. Try looking all the way to the right three times, then all the way to the left three times, aiming to move only the eyes and noticing how the neck naturally wants to join in. Relaxed eyes lead to a relaxed neck, a calmer cervical spine, lower stress levels, and a more settled nervous system overall.

Original Post from Anthony Goldstein.