Showing posts with label Arthritis. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Arthritis. Show all posts

7.14.2010

Get Natural Pain Relief for Arthritis and Osteoarthritis

Though most of know that massage helps with many, many ailments, new research shows that massage reduces pain related to hand arthritis and osteoarthritis of the knee.  According to a study published by researchers from the Mayo Clinic, "Massage, done properly, the method can relax your muscles, help you let go of tensions and provide some arthritis pain relief."  So go the natural way and book your massage appointment now!

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11.18.2009

Did You Inflame Your Body Today?

We all seem to suffer from some type of degree of body inflammation issues.  Yet, did you know that certain foods can attribute to inflaming our body?  Some of the diseases and conditions associated with inflammation are : chronic pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis, fibromyalgia, sinusitis, allergies, asthma, hypertension, depression, and diabietes.  With everything we eat we can either increase or reduce inflammation.

Some foods we eat, we just know they are not good for us.  However, we probably don't think that they could be attributing the above conditions and that they can affect us that severely.  A few of the pro-inflammatory foods are:
  • Soda and Sugar
  • Dairy
  • Partially Hydrogenated Oils (trans fats) such as deep fried foods and margarine
  • Corn, Safflower, Sunflower, Peanut, and Soybean Oils
  • White Bread, Pasta, Cereal, Pretzels and Crackers
We need to be careful about the things we eat and drink.  I know it's easy to grab the afternoon soda and pretzels.  Replace it with Green Tea (not loaded with sugar) and an apple.  They both have great 'pick-me up' nutrients to give you an afternoon boost.  Replace cow's milk with goats milk, soy milk, or almond milk.  All great alternatives, just a matter of changing your taste buds to help you in the long road to health.  Even a few simple and small changes in what you eat can make a difference to your body. 

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4.29.2009

Massage is not just a Luxury!

Most people think massage is a luxury or pampering. They might think that it's something that only 'rich' people do or it's something to treat yourself to once a year or even less. Yet, most people are looking for ways to live a balanced life, to relax and reduce stress and that is exactly what a massage is about. Massage is a fantastic tool to include in your life to help you live in balance.

A massage is not about luxury... it's about re-charging your life, letting go, re-newing your body and mind into a peaceful place and learning how to take care of yourself. Massage is about your health: both your physical and your mental health. A massage doesn't just 'feel good' it helps your body recover from injuries, illnesses and of course stress. Massage has been proven by scientific research to be beneficial for many chronic conditions including:
  • Low Back Pain
  • Fatigue
  • Headaches/Migraines
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Depression and Anxiety
  • Strengthens the Immune System
  • Relieve Stress
It also helps reduce recovery time for many medical conditions such as:
  • Arthritis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Asthma and Bronchitis
  • Insomnia
  • TMJ

When you think of massage in this way, it helps eliminate the thought that it's a luxury or a pampering moment. Now you can see that benefits of massage and the medical benefits that it can and will have for both your mind and body. Again, massage is a fantastic tool to include in your life to help you live in balance.