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Medicinal Uses For Massage

randy cole — Tue, 05 Nov 2019 03:48:05 +0000

Checklist of the Many Medicinal Uses For Massage Miscellaneous Enhances the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to muscle cells Helps remove waste products Circulatory effects help in treating inflammatory conditions, such as arthritis or edema through the use of lymphatic massage Induces the relaxation response to lower heart rate, reduce blood pressure, respiration rate and […]

How Often Should You Get a Massage

randy cole — Fri, 26 Jul 2019 02:45:23 +0000

Really, Just How Often Should You Get a Massage? Every day! Well, maybe that’s not practical, even though it would be nice. This is one of the most common questions clients ask about massage therapy, and it really all depends on WHY you get massages. Do you get massages for health benefits? Or, to help […]

How Swedish Massage Alleviates Anxiety

randy cole — Fri, 19 Jul 2019 20:38:43 +0000

How Swedish Massage Alleviates Anxiety As many as 1 in 3 Americans suffer from some type of anxiety disorder. These range from Generalized Anxiety Disorders to Post Traumatic Stress Disorders. As a result of the high number of people with these disorders, many people are looking for an alternative or complementary treatment for their anxiety. […]

What is the Value of a Massage?

randy cole — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 19:44:32 +0000

This infographic is just a partial list of all of the benefits that massage can add to your well being. We encourage you to delve into the world of massage (there are many types) yourself and experience first hand what these simple words below truly mean. Have you ever truly experienced a day without stress, not just […]

Therapeutic Touch Massage and Its Benefits

randy cole — Sun, 25 Nov 2018 22:02:35 +0000

What Is Therapeutic Touch? Therapeutic touch is a contemporary version of the ancient art of healing by the “laying on of hands.” This approach has been found throughout the world in places as far afield as India, Tibet, China, and Egypt, and has been in use for thousands of years. Christianity has used this approach […]

Benefits And Uses Of Lymphatic Drainage Massage

randy cole — Tue, 09 Oct 2018 19:03:09 +0000

Lymphatic massage is also known as manual lymph drainage, or lymphatic drainage. It is a technique that was developed in Germany to treat lymphedema. This is when fluid gathers after lymph nodes have been removed, this is most frequently after a mastectomy following breast cancer. Additionally, it can be present at birth, but it can […]

Massage Therapy Versus Physical Therapy

randy cole — Tue, 09 Oct 2018 16:18:15 +0000

When it comes to massage and physical therapy, to most people they are one and the same. However, there are significant differences between them that you should be aware of when deciding on who to consult for therapy, or if you are considering going in to one of the chosen fields. Though both treatment modalities […]

An Alternative Medical Treatment – Massage

randy cole — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 19:33:36 +0000

Did You Know: Massage Is Increasingly Recognized As An Alternative Medical Treatment? According to the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), massage is a treatment for total mind and body health. It the most widely used type of complementary and alternative medicine in hospitals today for the treatment of pain, mental health, stress reduction, and general […]