2012
Six Health Benefits of Pomegranates
Pomegranates are not only delicious fruits, but also provide a number of benefits for our bodies. From the many nutrients and antioxidants they contain down to their promotion of cardiovascular health, anti-cancer properties, skin care benefits, and many more. Read on to discover amazing health benefits this fruit has to offer. 1. Nutrients Galore This […]
2012
MASSAGE NOT ONLY FEELS GOOD, IT’S ALSO GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH
It’s easy to come up with excuses not to have a massage — it’s too expensive, it’s awkward, it’s too luxurious, there’s not enough time in the day. But there’s one simple reason to motivate you to just do it: It’s good for your health. “I used to feel guilty about getting a massage,” […]
2012
Cancer Fighting Holiday Shopping List
Adults can avoid holiday weight gain by stocking up on the cancer-fighting foods listed in the new Holiday Food Grocery List, created by experts at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Diet and physical activity, including being overweight or obese, contribute to one-third of all cancer deaths in the United States each year, […]
2012
Could you benefit from Reflexology?
Reflexology is a holistic therapy suitable for all ages, and may bring relief from a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. Reflexology has been shown to be effective for: • Hormonal imbalances • Menopause • Back pain • Migraines, headaches • Sleep disorders • Digestive problems • Circulatory problems • Stress related disorders […]
2012
5 Supplements to Increase Your Mental Performance
In our pursuit of optimized lives, the use of supplements may appear to offer a shortcut to that lofty goal. Although popping pills is surely not a suitable replacement for a healthy diet, there are some supplements and extracts that are known to provide key nutrients that can assist your body and mind in performing […]
2012
Try Raindrop Therapy for Chronic Issues
Raindrop Therapy combines aromatherapy, reflexology, and more to create a healing and cleansing massage. This is a massage routine that incorporates therapeutic grade essential oils known for their powerful antiviral, anti-microbial, and antispasmodic properties. This therapy is designed to help bring you a sense of harmony and body wellness–mentally, physically, and emotionally–through the techniques being […]
2012
4 Ways to Help Keep the Holiday Pounds Off
Thanksgiving is here and a full array of end-of-season holidays are right around the corner, promising a month or more of cheer, good will toward all … and plenty of opportunity for gorging. For every teen who gains the “freshman 5” pounds their first year of college, millions more people of all ages […]
2012
Arthritis Massage Therapy: Alternative Pain Relief
If you are among an estimated one in five adults living with arthritis, there’s something you should know: massage therapy really works for relief of arthritis pain. Two recent studies involving arthritis of the hands and knees each concluded that massage therapy was beneficial. Proven Arthritis Pain Relief A few years ago, the […]
2012
Chair Massage — for your next “Bring your Therapist to Work” Day
Massages are performed in a specialized ergonomic chair which we bring to the location. In addition to the usual health benefits of massage, another benefit of chair massage is that it is done over the clothing. With seated massage, you can avoid the discomfort and awkwardness that you may feel in disrobing for a traditional […]
2012
Massage More Effective Than Usual Care for Treating Chronic Low Back Pain
Massage therapy may be more effective in dealing with low-back pain than other more traditional medical intervention as new research suggests. The study comprised 401 patients aged 20 to 65 years old with nonspecific chronic low-back pain and compared the effectiveness of either relaxation or structural massage versus usual care, including medication and physical therapy. […]
2012
Patients with Fibromyalgia Find Comfort in Massage Myofascial Release Therapy
An article published in the journal, Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, described the “Benefits of Massage-Myofascial Release Therapy on Pain, Anxiety, Quality of Sleep, Depression, and Quality of Life in Patients with Fibromyalgia.” This article, authored by Castro-Sanchez and colleagues, defined fibromyalgia as “a chronic syndrome characterized by generalized pain, joint rigidity and intense fatigue. […]
2012
The Role of Soy Food and Breast Cancer
Controversy still exists regarding the use of soy and soy-related products during and after treatment of breast cancer. Natural soy is known to contain phytoestrogens such as isoflavones. These compounds in some preclinical studies were found to promote estrogen-dependent breast cancer growth. However, in other experimental studies soy isoflavones […]
2012
45 Healthy foods for your holiday table
Don’t let the holiday season become an excuse for skipping out on cancer-fighting nutrients. Use this list to stock up on in-season produce and other nutrient-rich foods your body needs to stay healthy. Remember to make these foods the biggest part of every meal throughout the holidays — and year-round. Fresh, in-season fruits and vegetables […]
2012
Recipe: Peanut Butter Grahams
Kids — and kids at heart — will love this updated take on s’mores. By swapping peanut butter for the traditional marshmallows, this sweet recipe gives kids a healthy serving of protein, which their bodies need to grow and stay healthy. And, the dark chocolate provides cancer-fighting antioxidants that help prevent damage to the body’s […]
2012
Eating Healthier May Reduce Cancer Risk
Healthy eating habits may also increase energy and heart health You probably know that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables decreases your risk of heart disease, but you may not have heard that these foods might also decrease your risk of certain types of cancer. Plant foods contain phytochemicals, which are chemical compounds that […]
2012
Rosemary: A Cancer-Fighting Spice
Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme. To many, these spices are common recipe ingredients or lyrics from a popular 1960s Simon and Garfunkel song. But research shows that these spices are much more than what they seem. They have the potential to prevent and treat cancer. Bharat […]
2012
Santa Fe is pretty this time of year
Here in Santa Fe, we woke up to a light sprinkling of snow–sun is out, so it is melting pretty quickly, but it sure makes for some pretty pictures!
2012
New Survey Shows Consumers Seek Massage For Regular Health Maintenance
Recent results from the 16th annual consumer survey conducted by the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) reveal more consumers are incorporating massage therapy into their regular health and wellness regimens to assist with medical conditions. In fact, 75 percent of individuals claim the primary reason for receiving a massage in the past 12 months was […]
2012
Training in Santa Fe
Santa Fe, NM is a little chilly but very pretty as you can see—(click on the pic to see all of them) Here for Oncology Massage Intensive: An Eastern Medical Prospective at The Peregrine Institute of Oncology Massage Training.
2012
Outsmart Holiday Stress
Managing stress, especially during the chaotic holiday season, can be key to maintaining your overall health. The importance of taking time out to get a massage every month cannot be underestimated. During the in-between time, however, here are a few tips to help you manage stress. Make a list. For many of us, the time preceding […]