What do humans walk or run on? Yes, that’s right, feet! It’s our feet that help us to run, walk and achieve all the goals of our lives. And it’s the feet which hurt the most at the end of a long day! Earlier, our forefathers had people who pressed
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This article describes a study done in Sweden on the effectiveness of massage on those suffering with chronic pain. This sizeable study (117 participants) is done from a subjective perspective and would be a great source of information to relate to a client who is tentative about trying massage for
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More than 17 million cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery procedures were performed in 2007, and the figures continue to rise even in the face of economic downturns. Discover how massage speeds the healing and eases the swelling, pain and stiffness caused by these procedures.

by Linda Fehrs, LMT

Whether plastic
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Discover six techniques that can safely be used on those who are experiencing the discomforts of aging, and find out five special precautions and contraindications to be aware of regarding this growing population.

by Linda Fehrs, LMT

Studies have shown that the lack of touch can lead to severe psychiatric
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History

Manual Lymphatic Drainage was introduced in the 1930s by the German doctor Emil Vodder for the treatment of immune disorders such as chronic sinusitis. While treating chronic colds they noticed that many of their patients had swollen lymph nodes. Although at the time the lymphatic system was poorly understood
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Migraine: The pain is on one side only, radiating mostly from the eye area, the pain is constant and can last for hours or days. Migraine appears to afflict people who are as one specialist describes “usually perfectionists, who want everything done just so and exactly on time.” This emotional
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What to do about HEADACHES
Are you one of the many people who experience recurring headaches?
Experts now believe that nearly all headaches are due to either the effects of muscle tension or dilated blood vessels in the head or to a combination of both.
About 90%
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CARPAL TUNNEL PAIN AND REFLEXOLOGY

Do you suffer from pain in your wrist, hands, arms or fingers? Could you describe this pain as “a tingling numbness feeling?”

Does this pain keep you from enjoying the things you need or want to do? It’s most likely you have developed
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Why would you want to buy foot massagers? Most people feel that it’s really a waste of money, when you can avail the same benefits in a professional saloon. Well, if you are one of those who think that, then just think about how many times have you been to
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Learn about a Japanese study confirming that a specific type of massage can have measurable results for lowering cholesterol levels.

by Nicole Cutler, L.Ac.

Most massage therapists are knowledgeable about the range of benefits possible from their work. While the ability to deliver pain relief, induce relaxation and assist with
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