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Demonstration of effects of Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Unlike traditional massage that focuses on muscles, lymphatic drainage is designed to stimulate the body’s lymphatic system — a vital network responsible for fluid balance, immune function, and waste removal. When lymph becomes sluggish or congested, swelling, discomfort, and slower healing can follow. This is where skilled lymphatic drainage massage makes a tremendous difference.

Nicole Longwell
Aug 31, 20164 min read


Morning Yoga with EASE
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Nicole Longwell
Aug 16, 20162 min read


Issues from Forward Head Posture
In today’s screen-focused world, forward head posture (FHP) has become increasingly common—and increasingly harmful. Whether you’re working on a computer, scrolling on your phone, or driving, the head subtly drifts forward, placing enormous stress on the neck, spine, and nervous system.
What may start as mild stiffness can quietly progress into chronic pain, nerve compression, and degenerative spinal changes if left unaddressed.
Let’s break down what forward head posture is

Nicole Longwell
Aug 8, 20162 min read


Side-sleeping benefits and brain health
Sleeping in the lateral, or side position, as compared to sleeping on one's back or stomach, may more effectively remove brain waste and prove to be an important practice to help reduce the chances of developing Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other neurological diseases, according to researchers at Stony Brook University.

Nicole Longwell
Jul 19, 20163 min read


Introduction to Bemer
Introduction to BEMER #bemer #bemerusa #bemeramerica #improvedimmunesystem #improvedhealth #improvesleep #improvecirculation #increasecirculation #naturalpainreduction #bloodperfusion #reducebodilywaste #wasteelimination #microcirculation #tipsforbettersleep #bettersleep #healthandsleep #decreasestress #arthritis #sportsinjuries #lymphaticsystem #lymphaticdrainage #selfcare #health #immunesystem #muscularsystem #nervoussystem #selfhelp #pain #energymedicine #circulation

Nicole Longwell
Jun 16, 20161 min read


Bemer technology...can this be the future?
Basic introduction to BEMER and how the technology works to improve microcirculation.

Nicole Longwell
Jun 14, 20161 min read


Bemer Blood Flow: Before and After
Why BEMER Blood Flow matters
Improved micro‑circulation means better delivery of oxygen and nutrients to tissues — essential for healing, recovery from massage, muscle work, craniosacral work, or microcurrent modalities.
Waste products (metabolic by‑products, inflammatory debris) are cleared more efficiently when circulation is optimized.
Tissues that are well‑perfused respond better to manual therapies because they’re in a healthier baseline state.

Nicole Longwell
Jun 14, 20162 min read


Deep Hip Rotator Release
Tightness in the deep hip rotators — including muscles like the piriformis, gemellus, obturator internus, obturator externus, and quadratus femoris — can contribute to pain, limited range of motion, and issues like sciatica or general hip discomfort. The video linked above offers a clear demonstration of how to release these deep hip muscles using specific manual or self-release techniques, helping restore mobility and ease muscular tension.

Nicole Longwell
May 18, 20162 min read


5 Daily Lower Body Stretches
Stretching increases the range of motion around your joints and lengthens muscles that may have become tight from prolonged sitting, repetitive movement, or lack of activity. Gentle stretching also helps muscles relax after a workout and promotes healthy blood flow, aiding recovery and reducing stiffness. BioMed Natural Health
It’s not just about physical flexibility: stretching enhances body awareness and connects movement with mindful breathing, which can help calm the ner

Nicole Longwell
May 18, 20162 min read


Releasing the Pelvic Floor
Many people suffer from chronic tesnion and pain in the pelvis or their bottom. In some cases it is attributed to the muscles of the pelvic floor being tigh or in spasm. We may also have trigger points that contribute to pain in the pelvis, but also radiating into the groin, legs, hips, and back.

Nicole Longwell
May 13, 20161 min read


Relieve Sciatic Pain and Piriformis Syndrome
#hipstiffness #hippain #piriformis #legpain #lowbackpain #lowbacktension #hipflexors #hipstretching #abdominalstretch #pelvicfloor...

Nicole Longwell
Apr 4, 20161 min read


Pelvic Floor self treatment
#pelvicfloor #selfhelp #hipstretching #hippain #hipstiffness #lowbackpain #lowbacktension #back #backstrengthening #backpain...

Nicole Longwell
Apr 4, 20161 min read


Release hip flexors and low back tension
Hip flexors are a group of muscles located in the front of the hip that help lift the thigh toward the torso and stabilize the pelvis. When these muscles are chronically tight or under-active, the pelvis can tilt forward, increasing stress on the lumbar spine and contributing to pain or stiffness.

Nicole Longwell
Apr 4, 20162 min read


Life without Pain -- Avazzia Microcurrent
Unlike traditional pain treatments that mask symptoms, Avazzia devices use low-intensity microcurrents that interact with the body’s own electrical communication system — especially the C-fiber nerve pathways — to help reduce pain signals, improve circulation, and stimulate the body’s internal relief mechanisms. Avazzia

Nicole Longwell
Mar 14, 20161 min read


Neck Exercises for Cervical Spondylosis
Cervical spondylosis is a fancy term for age-related wear and tear in the spine [00:32]. It often leads to achiness, soreness, and stiffness in the neck. While it sounds intimidating, regular motion and stretching can significantly improve how you feel.
Before starting any new routine, it is vital to get a proper diagnosis from a healthcare professional, as some movements might be contraindicated for specific neck conditions

Nicole Longwell
Mar 10, 20162 min read


Flat Feet and Pain Relief
#anklemobility #flatfeet #fallenarches #archpain #footexercises #footpain #archpain #flatfeet #pronation #overporonation #collapsedarches...

Nicole Longwell
Mar 2, 20161 min read


Best Sleep Positions
Making small adjustments to sleep posture — such as adding pillows for support — can significantly improve pain levels, sleep quality, and overall recovery. When paired with therapies like massage, mobility work, and nervous system regulation, healthy sleep positioning becomes a powerful tool for long-term pain management.

Nicole Longwell
Feb 8, 20161 min read


10 Tips for better sleep
#sleep #bettersleep #improvesleep #healthandsleep #painrelief #circadianrhythm #tipsforbettersleep #health #immunesystem #muscularsystem...

Nicole Longwell
Jan 29, 20161 min read


What does your poop say about you?
#poop #poopandhealth #bowelissues #digestivehealth #fecesanddigestion #properpoopform #properfecalform #health #immunesystem...

Nicole Longwell
Jan 29, 20161 min read


Love yourself; stop the self judgement
Beauty comes in many sizes. We often judge others, or ourselves, for the way we look and the size we are. What comes next is limitation;...

Nicole Longwell
Jan 1, 20161 min read
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