Most people, especially readers of this Blog, know that massage therapy can be a soothing complementary treatment to medical conditions such as cancer and asthma. New research is showing that massage therapy can help burn patients as well, a conclusion that backs up similar research done from the past decade. (more…)
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Massage Therapy Shown as an Effective Complementary Treatment for Burn Patients…Again
Friday, November 12th, 2010Aromatherapy and Massage Work Together to Improve Physical and Emotional Health
Friday, November 7th, 2008Massage combined with aromatherapy can have a significant impact on stress, anxiety and the immune system. Several recent studies have explored whether combining aromatherapy with therapeutic massage can increase the benefits that each have been shown to provide on their own. (more…)
Massage Therapy and Depression
Wednesday, October 15th, 2008One of the best-known benefits of massage therapy is its ability to enhance feelings of well-being and studies show promise in aiding those diagnosed with depression. (more…)