Dancing Tree Massage Therapy

16/12/2019

Keep stretching!

Tao Porchon-Lynch is a 97-year-old yoga instructor and dancer who has had three hip replacements. She was on America's Got Talent this past year and was confirmed as the world's oldest yoga teacher by Guinness World Records. We spoke to Tao on Growing Bolder Radio when she was a young 91. There's a link to that interview below in the comments. (PHOTO CREDIT: Jan Klier/ http://www.janklier.com/)

21/04/2019

A cute but concise explanation about how your muscles work. :)

Why do our muscles get tired and sore after exercise? Explore how our muscles function, and how you can exercise longer without experiencing muscle fatigue. ...

17/12/2018

UPDATE, December 2018
Due to repetitive use injuries in my hands, I am currently taking time away from my massage therapy practice and reorganizing my future. In the meantime you can catch me at my other Facebook location:
https://www.facebook.com/DancingTreeArtistry/
I hope to see you there! 💕

Lovingly handcrafting wearable art & specialty items with clay, crystals, stones, and shells, and a

27/10/2018

It's true... ;)

Funny Friday, and Happy (almost) Halloween! ;)

28/09/2018

Well, this is great news -- Vitamin C lowers blood levels of Cortisol, the stress hormone which triggers the "fight or flight" response to stress.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/200304/vitamin-c-stress-buster

A study finds in addition to benefits related to the common cold and cancer, vitamin C helps reduce both the physical and psychological effects of stress on people.

23/09/2018

I had a client today who mentioned that drinking pickle juice helps to relieve his leg cramps. I did a little research and found that it is apparently a valid treatment. Massage therapy helps, too. ;)

Midway across the pool, my calf muscle seized up. I grabbed hold of the lane line, pulled my toes back towards my shin and waited for the charley horse to release.

13/05/2018

This is an excellent article about symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency! Have a look -- you might be surprised! Fortunately, a deficiency is easily fixed. :)
https://www.healthyway.com/content/symptoms-of-vitamin-d-deficiency-that-most-people-ignore/

Vitamin D isn't a magic panacea, but it has been implicated as one factor in many serious health conditions.

04/11/2017

Massage Therapy, Yoga, tai chi, and qigong have all been shown to reduce pain by improving flexibility, and can also improve sleep, a key component in reducing fibromyalgia symptoms.

While there is much to consider when providing massage to fibromyalgia sufferers, discover why massage therapy can be an excellent treatment option for this painful and debilitating condition.

06/10/2017

Physical inactivity raises your risk of general ill health by 114 percent, your risk of Alzheimer’s disease by 82 percent and your risk of depression by 150 percent. 😯 We need at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise at least 5 days a week, so get up and move! Then, after starting a new exercise program, see your Massage Therapist and treat your sore muscles to a quicker recovery. 😁

If entire populations met the exercise guidelines of 30 minutes daily exercise, 5 percent of heart disease and 8 percent of premature deaths could be prevented.

04/10/2017

When I was first licensed as a Certified Massage Practitioner in California in 1987, there was at the time an intermediate Certification called "Natural Health Educator," which I achieved the following year. I still have a great interest in healthy living and share health-related articles on this page from time-to-time. I was surprised to learn today that almost all nail polish contains toxic chemicals which absorb into the body and can disrupt the endocrine system (your hormones). Some of these toxins have even been found in breast milk. :( Fortunately there are now several non-toxic brands of nail polish available, which are profiled at the end of the article.
http://realfarmacy.com/nail-polish/

Somehow, many intelligent, conscious people fail to realize how these popular nail...

13/08/2017

A 2005 study demonstrated that massage therapy can reduce cortisol levels by an average of 31%, increase serotonin levels 28% and dopamine levels 21% on average. Similarly, another study in 2000 showed that diastolic blood pressure and hypertension decreased, and cortisol levels were reduced, after massage therapy. In other words, massage therapy helps you to feel better in many healthy ways.

By reducing cortisol and bringing about a state of relaxation and reducing anxiety, depression, and tension from acute and chronic life events – massage therapy can be a heart healthy addition to our self-care regimes.

03/08/2017

This article clearly explains why and how essential oils affect both physical and psychological functions in the body.

Did you know that our sense of smell is the only sense directly tied to the limbic area of the brain, which is considered the emotional control center? This means that when essential oils are inhaled, they go directly to the brain. Our other four senses — taste, sight, touch,...More

03/08/2017

Acupuncture is a proven, effective pain remedy. Before I knew I needed hip surgery, one Acupuncture treatment eliminated my hip pain for a full two weeks. I was amazed and delighted. When I returned for another treatment my Dr. suggested we X-Ray the hip because the pain was not supposed to have returned.

Research shows acupuncture can be an effective option for a number of health problems, but pain in particular.

08/11/2016

What causes stress – especially around the holidays – and what are symptoms of it? Discover how massage therapy, plus two other relaxation techniques, can help you keep holiday stress at bay.

07/11/2016

This is really good news for people who have chronic pain. If you didn't already know, high "CBD" Cannabis has no known psychotropic effects, and is a very effective at minimizing pain.

Cannabis Science announced the development of two new medications for pain relief for people with fibromyalgia and diabetic neuropathy nerve pain.