Beth Mitchell Massage, LMT, CFT

10/27/2025

Our Skin Has More Receptors for Pain Than Any Other Sensation - Massage is NOT a luxury. It is healthcare!

We can think of the nervous system as the body's electrical wiring, only far more complex — and far more fascinating.

10/03/2025

09/25/2025

1. Warm up like you mean it
2. It's all about muscle balance
3. Slow & steady wins the race
4. Mind your movement

All you need is some preparation, balance, and progress.

09/22/2025

Great explanation.

Brain imaging helps doctors and scientists see inside the brain. Different scans show different details:

1️⃣ X-Ray – Fast and cheap, shows the skull and big problems, but not fine brain details.

2️⃣ CT Scan – Uses X-rays from many angles to make cross-section images. Great for spotting bleeding, fractures, or some tumors. Often used in emergencies.

3️⃣ MRI – Uses magnets and radio waves (no radiation). Gives very clear pictures of brain tissue. Detects tumors, strokes, or brain diseases.

4️⃣ MRA – A special MRI that looks at blood vessels. Helps find aneurysms, blocked vessels, or stroke-related issues.

5️⃣ PET Scan – Uses a safe radioactive tracer to see brain activity. Shows active areas, useful in epilepsy, Alzheimer’s, cancer, and brain research.

👉 Each scan has its own job:
• CT/MRI = structure
• PET/fMRI = activity
• MRA = blood flow

Doctors often combine them for better diagnosis and treatment.

08/17/2025

Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology have discovered a network of lymphatic vessels just beneath the skin of the face and neck in mice and monkeys and even in human cadavers. These vessels help drain cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which clears harmful brain proteins like beta-amyloid linked to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Previously thought to be buried deep in the neck, they were found closer to the surface, making them easier to stimulate. Using a device that gently stroked the face and neck, scientists tripled CSF flow in mice within a minute, restoring older mice’s brain fluid movement to youthful levels. Early monkey tests show similar promise, hinting at a simple, non-invasive way to support brain health and possibly slow age-related decline.

08/15/2025

Sorry night owls, the data keeps rolling in about being a morning person!

Stanford study finds staying up past midnight can raise depression and anxiety risk by up to 40%. Here’s how to protect your mental health.

08/04/2025

Your brain is your greatest creator! Your body is the vessel!! Treat it well, with respect, and maintain it for all the years of service you deserve!

Your mind can rewire your body in real time just through belief.

A groundbreaking study from Stanford University revealed something truly astonishing: the mind doesn’t just watch your life happen it actively builds your reality with every thought you repeat.

According to the research, when you believe something deeply, your brain starts rewiring your body to match that belief almost instantly. This means your thoughts are not passive; they’re powerful architects of your physical and mental state.

Whether it’s overcoming pain, learning new skills, or shaping your habits, your brain’s plasticity allows it to reshape neural connections based on what you truly believe. Simply put, your repeated thoughts create new pathways that influence how your body feels and responds.

This study supports the idea that your mindset shapes your reality. When you change your beliefs especially about your own potential you can literally change your body and life in real time.

So, it’s not just about positive thinking. It’s about consistent, focused belief that rewires your brain and body toward the future you want.

Your brain isn’t a passive observer. It’s your greatest creator.

08/02/2025

Protect your muscles!

These 8 foods can help older adults prevent muscle loss, or sarcopenia. Browse sources of protein, vitamin D and beta-carotene

07/28/2025

"...Our skin holds some 5 million touch receptors, and that vagal activity increases in our nervous system when we stimulate them, which can lead to a multitude of benefits. “When the vagal activity increases, there is a significant drop of cortisol, the ‘stress’ hormone; and an increase in oxytocin, our ‘bonding’ hormone,” she said. “There is also an increase in serotonin, which is the body’s natural antidepressant and anti-pain chemical.”

In our technology-driven world, exchanging physical touch may be more important than ever — learn how to reap its benefits.

04/16/2025

A little here and a little there all adds up!

Exercise snacking involves practicing short bursts of cardio or resistance training for as little as 20 seconds at a time throughout the day.