The winter months seem to be synonymous with colds and flu. It is probably not a coincidence that our increased sugar intake (which depresses our immune systems) between Halloween and Valentine’s Day does not help to ward off the bad bugs. But, what about our indoor environments where we spend more time in the colder, darker months and where these bad bugs may take up residence?
Have you put a marathon on your “to do” list this year? Will you training for a marathon this fall? Being a long-distance runner and massage therapist, I can attest to the benefits of regular massage in the preparation of the marathon.
A simple scar from childhood or one from surgery can have serious effects on your body as well as become a source of emotional pain
Why is Hydrating your Body so Essential to Optimal Health?
As a massage therapist, I have been praising the benefits of water for years. Simply because it seems to help with the overall effects of a massage. Recently, I have learned more about the benefits of water from a nutritional perspective and why staying hydrated is so essential to your daily living.
As a massage student in 1996 and a then-competitive triathlete with an over trained body, I was fortunate to be introduced to Tamsin Stewart at one of my classes which showcased different types of bodywork. She was practicing a type of bodywork developed by Thomas Griner which is now called Neurosoma.