An increasing number of pediatric health care practitioners are incorporating massage to compliment treatment as well as to provide comfort to ill children. The Touch Research Institute has studied the role that pediatric massage can play in the improvement of serious illness symptoms and the results have shown that massage can play a significant role in the healing process. (more…)
Massage 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…)
One 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…)
Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the body’s ability to use sugar. The American Diabetes Association estimates that 24 million Americans are presently suffering from diabetes. Although treatments are available, diabetes is still a leading cause of death in the United States, ranked 6th by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (more…)
It’s back to school time, and this year thousands of students will be diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, commonly referred to as ADHD. (more…)
Films are being produced and released at a feverish pace, offering moviegoers more choices than ever before. Although the red carpet premieres are glamorous, and the special effects are stunning, the business of movie making is an extremely stressful and demanding occupation (more…)
Several Tennessee hospitals have begun offering therapeutic massage to women who are delivering babies within their network of facilities. (more…)
If you have ever watched television coverage of a major cycling race, such as the Tour de France or Giro d’Italia, you have undoubtedly seen an array of motorcycles and cars huddled together, driving perilously close to the riders. These support vehicles carry a variety of supplies that are critical to keep the riders performing at their best. Some of the must-haves are what you might expect—water, food, extra tires and bicycles, but there is also one very important resource that one might not immediately think of—a massage therapist. (more…)
Migraine headaches cause severe pain and often incapacitate those who suffer from them. Migraines are commonly associated with extreme sensitivity to light and sound, as well as with nausea and vomiting. The pain and corresponding symptoms can debilitate sufferers for hours or even days. The causes of migraine headaches are not easily understood, and the medical community has struggled for decades to provide effective treatment options. (more…)