Massage Articles

Massage Bill of Rights

(Submited by: Wayne McDonald )

Massage is both an art and a science.Let me begin with some general terms and facts to give you more of an idea about massage therapists that are certified and licensed. With this information you will probably surprise your therapist with ... Read article

Sleep And Massage Therapy

(Submited by: Nikos Linardakis and Carli Dixon )

Hands-On Therapy for Peaceful SleepOne alternative medicine approach is a perfect option for relaxing your tension and allowing you to sink into deep, restful sleep: massage therapy.If you are comfortable with someone touching your ... Read article

Sports Massage

(Submited by: Othon Molina Ph.D. c LMT )

Sports massage is primarily concerned with injury prevention. However, most of the time we are using it in the treatment of chronic injuries, pain, overuse syndrome and acute injuries in rehabilitation or ongoing treatment of aches and pains. ... Read article

Massage Schools

(Submited by: C. Bailey-Lloyd )

Massage schools and massage school instruction are one of the fastest growing elements in healthcare. There are nearly a thousand massage schools and training courses in the US, alone. Beside massage schools there are several community, technical ... Read article

Massage Therapy Schools

(Submited by: C. Bailey-Lloyd )

Massage therapy schools are the fastest growing elements in healthcare training. There are nearly a thousand massage therapy schools and training courses in the US, alone. Beside massage therapy schools there are several community, technical and ... Read article

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Hawthorn May Fight Cataract Development
1 Sep 2010 at 7:00am

Hawthorn extract, according to a new animal study. In tests on rat pups, scientists discovered that eye drops containing hawthorn extract helped fight cataracts by revving up antioxidant activity.

The world's leading cause of blindness, catarac...

For Strong Bones, Girls May Need Vitamin D At An Early Age
31 Aug 2010 at 7:00am

To build strong bones, girls may need to start taking vitamin D supplements prior to early adolescence. In a recent study of 73 girls (ages 12 to 14), those who received four doses of 150,000 IU of vitamin D over the period of a year showed no s...

Vitamin E May Shield Brain Health
30 Aug 2010 at 7:00am

Filling your plate with foods high in vitamin E may help reduce your risk for Alzheimer's disease, a new study shows.

For the study, researchers sized up dietary information provided by 5,395 participants (all of whom were 55 years or older and...

Zinc Nasal Sprays May Lead to Loss of Smell
27 Aug 2010 at 7:00am

Using zinc nasal sprays to soothe cold symptoms may dull your sense of smell, a new study shows.

The study included 25 patients, all of whom had been treated at a nasal dysfunction clinic. The patients reported experiencing a burning sensation ...

Vitamin D May Reduce Parkinson's Risk
26 Aug 2010 at 7:00am

Boosting your vitamin D levels may help shield you from Parkinson's disease, according to a recently published study.

For the study, researchers looked at data on 3,173 older adults, 50 of whom had Parkinson's (a motor system disorder that resu...

Vitamin D May Not Reduce Depression Risk
24 Aug 2010 at 7:00am

New research suggests that low vitamin D levels may not be linked to depression. This finding contradicts a number of previously published studies showing that boosting your levels of the ...

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