People in the early stages of addiction recovery often experience an uncomfortable gap between their body and mind. Therapeutic massage can bridge that gap, and is a powerful adjunct treatment in the addiction and recovery process.

Substance abuse is a major public health problem. According to the National Institute of
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When I saw the following article I wished I could get one of these set-ups to use in my office. And not just for patients/clients but for family and friends, too. I hope the prices drop soon.

Musical vibrations make gains as healing therapy

By JAN JARVIS

Fort Worth
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What in the world could curry and IBS have in common? The most common disorder in gastroenterology, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, is benefitted by the dominant ingredient in curry, turmeric.

New hope for IBS
PRIMEDIA Intertec and Gale Group

The popular yellow curry ingredient, turmeric–also known as curcumin–can play a
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This next article gives quite a bit of credibility to aromatherapy in a very simple and straightforward way. The orangutan story is particularly telling. Please note that the article references NAHA (The National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy). This association is the most highly regarded for healthcare professionals in the aromatherapy
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Breastfeeding an infant can be extremely painful when the baby has a misalignment. Discover the gentle massage technique that can restore the loving, healthful and nurturing bond of nursing.

CST for Breastfeeding Blues
By Brandi Schlossberg
MASSAGE MAGAZINE

Breastfeeding can boost babies’ intelligence; help prevent asthma; protect from
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The following story deals with a subject that every parent with a school aged child is aware of. Just as chiropractors are positioning themselves to help, so can massage therapists. There is a need for this sort of education and assistance in every community in the US. Perhaps you can
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The following article speaks to the widening acceptance of alternative therapies among cancer patients. While it focuses on naturopathic practice, it mentions massage, as well.

Cancer Patients Likelier to Use Alternative Medicine
- Study finds they spend $500 a year on nontraditional treatments

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Although essential oils typically lack an expiration date stamp, their effectiveness can diminish with element exposure and time. However, therapists can easily learn how to prolong the life of their oils and detect when they are no longer viable.

by Nicole Cutler, L.Ac.

Therapists can learn to use pure essential
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History
Hippocrates was one of the first persons to mention the lymphatic system in fifth century BC. In his work “On Joints,” he briefly mentioned the lymph nodes in one sentence. Rufus of Ephesus, a Roman physician, identified the axillary, inguinal and mesenteric lymph nodes as well as the
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Dr. Randolph Stone published his first work in 1947, and by 1954 had completed the seven books which contain his published findings. In his holistic medicine practice in Chicago, he applied the energy approach in a wide range of conditions and experienced remarkable success with patients. He began to teach
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