Posts Tagged ‘stress’

Nintendo Offers Free Chair Massages at Select U.S. Malls

Monday, December 8th, 2008

Nintendo has unveiled a unique campaign this holiday season by opening gaming ‘spas’ at several malls throughout the country. The goal is to give customers a brief respite from the mental fatigue and aching muscles caused by frenetic shopping by offering a free chair massage. (more…)

Aromatherapy and Massage Work Together to Improve Physical and Emotional Health

Friday, November 7th, 2008

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…)

Massage Therapy and Depression

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008

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…)

Diabetics Benefit from Massage Therapy

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

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…)

Take Time-Outs to Cut the Risk of being Sidelined!

Friday, July 18th, 2008

We all have daily stressors and it is not easy to find the time to accomplish everything we would like to get done each day. With the demands on our time rising, finding an opportunity to rest is becoming more and more rare. Every free moment is usually occupied with a task and it is easy to get lost in the small details of everyday life. (more…)

Tension Headache—It’s Not All in Your Head

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

The most common type of headache is known as the tension or stress headache. While this type of headache may be considered garden variety, its causes are not always straightforward and recurrent episodes can be difficult to treat effectively. Tension headaches are considered ‘normal’ as they are not the result of a more serious disease or condition, but their debilitating effects (more…)