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We often talk about self-love as a destination, but we rarely discuss the heavy lifting required to clear the path to get there. In many of our lives, there are "stones" or boulders blocking the way—burdens we carry in our "suitcases" or obstacles that stand between us and the sunrise of a new day. Understanding these blocks is the first step toward moving them.

This is a great video for people who have hip and back pain, sciatica, numbness tingling down the leg, or piriformis syndrome....

Missing link found between brain, immune system -- with major disease implications June 2, 2015 | by Editor For decades, scientists believed the brain was separate from the body’s lymphatic system — the vital network responsible for detoxification, immune regulation, and fluid balance. But groundbreaking research from the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Medicine  revealed that the brain is directly connected to the immune system  through a network of meningeal lymphat

Did you know that your HSA (health savings account) and/or your FSA (flexible spending account) may cover you for massage therapy? Check...

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Do you struggle, like me, with monkey-mind? Is your brain also a little unsettled, restless, capricious, whimsical, fanciful, inconstant, confused, indecisive, or uncontrollable? That’s the definition of "monkey mind" I’ve been given! If you need more motivation to take up this transformative practice, neuroscience research has shown that meditation and mindfulness training can cause neuroplastic changes to the gray matter of your brain. A group of Harvard neuroscientists i

Body's detoxification routes. Our bodies must get rid of #toxins , #metabolicwaste , excess fluids, as well as chemicals and inorganic...

Understanding Lymphedema: The lymphatic system plays a crucial role in immune function and fluid balance. When it's compromised, lymph fluid can build up in tissues, causing swelling, discomfort, and increased risk of infection. Lymphedema can be progressive if left untreated, but with proper care, symptoms can be managed effectively.

Back Extension Warm Up This is a great beginning exercise, as it helps open the front of the shoulder and promote mobility of the upper...

SPRING CLEAN YOUR BODY It's time for us to do some spring cleaning. This includes your homes, cars, offices, and your BODIES. Time to...

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car tissue therapy is generally overlooked by health professionals because the extent of physiological effects scars can have on the body have never really been acknowledged. As massage therapists, we know that the slightest restriction in the elaborate matrix of fascia can have major repercussions from one end of the body to the other. A simple scar from a childhood accident to major surgery can have a lifelong effect both physically and mentally for your client. Scar tissu

Hip flexors/Psoas can help to improve posture, relieve hip and back tension/pain, allow for greater hip/pelvic mobility, improve walking...

It is important to keep moving and stretching when managing Lymphedema. Stagnant lymph leads to fluid build up and subsequently greater...

Great stretches that can be done nearly at any time during the day, especially in the office, at home, in the car (if it's big enough, of...

#neckpain #yoga #yogaforbeginners #neck #neckrom #necktension #neckexercises #cervical #chesttension #abdominalstretch #health...

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MYTH: Anyone with herniated discs has pain. FACT: It is estimated between 20-40% of us has one or more herniated discs, but presents NO...

When pain strikes, one of the most common questions is whether to use ice or heat. While both are effective, they serve very different purposes. Choosing the right therapy depends on the type of pain, injury, or inflammation involved. The infographic above, adapted from Cleveland Clinic guidance, helps clarify when each option is most beneficial.

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