Balanced Body Health

03/18/2022

It’s almost spring!! Don’t let stress or anxiety be the dominant element in your story. With a focus on self-care you take a step towards feeling better! Schedule a session!

03/03/2022

Regular sessions help keep those aches and pains, among other things like stress, anxiety, & mental health under control.
You’ll be amazed at how you feel with a monthly massage.

01/26/2022

It’s New year!!! As always, I’m excited to help you reach your health goals this year. Here’s a special tip for those that use HSA/FSA funds:

Massage therapy can be a qualified medical expense, as long as a physician recommends it with a written prescription. The IRS rules states that medical care expenses must be primarily to ease or prevent a physical or mental ailment. Examples of illnesses that qualify include frozen shoulder, piriformis syndrome (commonly referred to as sciatica) stress, back and neck pain, arthritis, diabetes, fibromyalgia, anxiety, depression and pain management.

What you need first

All you need to do to first set up massage as a qualifying expense by paying your primary doctor a visit and tell them you have an FSA or HSA and you'd like to use some of your funds toward massage for treatment or prevention of your ailment or medical complaint.

Your physician will need to provide the following information on a prescription form (to show IRS if needed) :

1. The medical necessity: why you need massage therapy (example: to relieve back pain)
2. The frequency they recommend: number of sessions per month (example: minimum of two sessions per month)
3. The duration: length of treatment (example: 12 months)

Once you've obtained the prescription, file it away in case you are ever asked to back up the expense. It's not necessary to bring the prescription to appointment, but you should bring your FlexCard or HSA Debit card (if you have one) to pay for your next visit. If you don't have a FlexCard, simply pay for your massages and turn in your receipts for reimbursement. Note that you can't include tips.

10/06/2021

Back pain can be frustrating. Take a step towards feeling better. Set up a session online.

09/15/2021

Make a little time for yourself this week!!

09/08/2021

Some cool tips cuz I know a lot of you who love your pets a ton!! As we should!!

08/31/2021

Interesting article!! We don’t think much about inflammation and what it does to our health. Some great tips and solutions. Enjoy!!

For years you have been hearing about the importance of maintaining a healthy diet to maintain better health and optimal weight. Study after study links poor diets that are highly refined and loaded with sugar, preservatives and saturated fats to nearly EVERY chronic disease.

08/26/2021

Ditch the stress for a day! You need to recharge and feel better.

08/12/2021

Managing stress is a huge part of a healthy routine. Regular sessions drastically help even out the ups and downs of life.

08/06/2021

Sleep and rest can be a hard thing to come by in our busy daily lives, and acute or chronic pain only adds to the difficulty. Lying down with a sore back or neck can often feel unbearable. How many times have you been ready for bed, laid down, and the pain wakes you, keeping you from relaxing and healing the body during those vital sleeping hours?...

https://balancedbodytherapy.wordpress.com/2021/08/06/sleep-and-how-to-get-it/

Sleep and rest can be a hard thing to come by in our busy daily lives, and acute or chronic pain only adds to the difficulty. Lying down with a sore back or neck can often feel unbearable.How many …

06/24/2021

Wellness is not just being symptom free, it’s movement towards living better, towards homeostasis, giving your body and mind the proper tools to function optimally.

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06/23/2021

Have you ever wondered if essential oils can help beyond their awesome smells?? Let’s talk about it.

06/21/2021

Tip #1: Anti-Inflammatory Drinks 🧉🧃

Inflammation is a natural response by the body. When your body senses harm, infection, injury, or toxin, it attempts to heal itself. In these instances, cellular destruction then triggers your immune system.

The immune system releases antibodies and proteins while increasing blood flow to the affected area.

For acute inflammation, the process lasts just a few hours or days. However, for those with chronic inflammation, the body gets so used to the response it stays in a steady state of alert. Research has shown this state can play a role in multiple different conditions, from asthma to cancer.

To help reduce the inflammation in your back, keeping an anti-inflammatory diet can help reduce the response and the pain.

We will discuss anti-inflammatory foods later in this series , but similar drinks also play a vital role and are easily consumed daily.

Below are several anti-inflammatory drinks you can drink to stave off pain and inflammation.

♦️Turmeric Milk
The positive effects of Turmeric are utilized across the world, and there is a reason for that. The Asian spice contains an abundance of antioxidants that help to reduce inflammation and ease arthritic pain.

Turmeric is available at just about any grocery store in the spice section. To make the milk, simply pour 1⁄2 teaspoon of Turmeric into a glass of warm milk. Sweeten to taste or drink as is. If dairymilk increases inflammation for you, try adding the spice to warm almond milk instead.

It is best to drink this at night before bed, to allow the antioxidants to work in your body as it rests.

♦️Cherry Juice
A very accessible and antioxidant-rich drink is cherry juice. When you look for the juice at the grocery store, make sure it is low or free of added sugars and includes Tart Cherry Extract. The extract holds the bounty of anti-inflammatory ingredients.

♦️Green Ginger Tea
Both green tea and ginger are known to decrease inflammation in the body after prolonged consumption.

You can purchase both green tea and ginger tea separately but also combined for convenience. Try making a cup of tea an everyday addition to your lifestyle to help ease your discomfort.

Anti-inflammatory drinks should be free of chemicals and added sugars.

Always attempt to eat and drink clean ingredients to keep harmful chemicals from the body. These chemicals can have adverse effects on both inflammation and mental health.

06/18/2021

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06/10/2021

Getting a session at least once a month is not a luxury. Your mind & body deserve it.

06/04/2021

In one way or another, we ALL have stress. The difference is in how we manage it, everyone does it differently. If you’ve never tried massage therapy you’ll never know how it might help you. Stress doesn’t have to define who you are nor dictate the terms on how you enjoy life.

Have an awesome weekend!!!

05/29/2021

Muscle tension left unchecked, can lead to greater issues later on. Don’t wait‼️
Keep your body cared for and you’ll be amazed at the results as you reach your full potential.

If you have questions when setting up your session online don’t be shy, reach out‼️ Let’s chat about it.

05/26/2021

Did you know:
Eight out of every ten people suffer from some sort of back pain during their lifetime‼️. 😱

In fact, over two million emergency room visits 🏨 each year are due to lower back pain,
which also happens to be the leading cause of disability in the world.

Stay tuned for a running series: Natural Ways to Help Reduce Back Pain

Now OBVIOUSLY this is not recommended “in place” of medical care. If you’re having a medical emergency ...seek assistance.

But as a therapist, familiar with back pain,.....or just as a human....I am going to share 10 ways to help prevent back pain and get you on the road to feeling better.

We’d love to hear any experiences and results you’ve had if they apply. Drop comments in the posts coming up.

Make it a great week!!