If you know someone who has experienced the cutting-edge bodywork known as, Structural Integration (AKA Rolfing), you probably noticed how their posture changed dramatically. Maybe their head that had been hanging out, way forward of the rest of their body, was now sitting on top of their shoulders, or rounded shoulders have come back, or Read More
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Natural Solutions for Protecting the Skin Under the Hot Summer Sun
Sunlight eases pain, boosts mood, improves health According to the Journal of Biobehavioral Medicine, sunlight can ease pain in surgical patients. Bright light also appears to stimulate production of serotonin, which is associated with improved mood and sunlight can also decrease pain from other conditions, such as arthritis. Protects against disease Research shows that sunlight Read More
Stay healthy this winter
Eat seasonal foods, tune in and get massage In the winter, we are exposed to low light levels, dry indoor air, chilly outside air and viruses such as colds and flu. As a result, this season is an important time to focus on boosting your health. Eat brightly-colored foods To begin with, make sure your Read More
Foods for Fall
Protect yourself with pumpkin pie Orange-colored vegetables such as sweet potatoes, winter squash, pumpkins, carrots, and red and orange peppers echo the colors of changing leaves. They contain an important chemical called beta-carotene. Our intestines turn beta-carotene into vitamin A, which along with vitamins E and C, is a powerful antioxidant. A nutritional rainbow Other Read More
Aging Gracefully, the timeless benefits of massage
The awareness of the effectiveness of massage is growing. According to the 2013 Massage Therapy Industry Fact Sheet, more than half of those surveyed want insurance companies to cover massage therapy. One group of people, who would reap the benefits of this, when it happens, are the elderly. Massage is a non-invasive, enjoyable way to Read More
