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The Invention of Stress and 8 Ways to Ease It
Apr 9 2025
Massage therapists and their clients are familiar with the word stress as it relates to the modern lifestyle. But did you know that as a mind-body term, it did not exist until the 1930s? Read about how stress and the use of massage therapy to relieve it have grown together for more than 85 years.
The post The Invention of Stress and 8 Ways to Ease It first appeared on Massage Professionals Update.6 Benefits of Massage & Bodywork for Clients with Thyroid Disease
Mar 18 2025
Learn more about the signs & symptoms of a challenged thyroid, as well as 6 ways massage and bodywork play a beneficial role for patients with thyroid disease.
The post 6 Benefits of Massage & Bodywork for Clients with Thyroid Disease first appeared on Massage Professionals Update.4 Non-Pharmacological Approaches for Alleviating Hypertension
Feb 12 2025
Learn about research that reveals four non-pharmacological approaches for effective hypertension management, including massage.
The post 4 Non-Pharmacological Approaches for Alleviating Hypertension first appeared on Massage Professionals Update.5 Self-Massage Techniques for Plantar Fasciitis
Dec 20 2021
Learn about the causes of plantar fasciitis, as well as 5 techniques you can try from the comfort of your home to ease this foot pain. Continue reading
Differences Between Relaxation Massage, Medical Massage & Sports Massage
Aug 29 2014
A friend gives you a gift certificate for a massage, but what kind of massage will it be? What do you request – do you even have a choice? Learn about some basic options available to you when the time comes for you to schedule that appointment. Continue reading
Where On My Body Is a Massage Therapist Allowed to or Qualified to Work?
Jun 30 2014
Discover which parts of the body are forbidden to touch during a massage session. Continue reading
The Psychobiotic Diet’s Role in Stress Reduction
Apr 4 2025
Not only does stress impact our diet, but our diet can also impact our feelings of stress. Research reveals the psychobiotic diet's role in reducing stress with its affect on the gut-brain communication. Find out specific foods that can help reduce your stress.
The post The Psychobiotic Diet’s Role in Stress Reduction first appeared on Natural Wellness Update.How Is Kidney Health Connected to Liver Health?
Mar 5 2025
Kidney health and liver health are closely connected through various physiological processes, and the well-being of one organ can impact the other. Here's how!
The post How Is Kidney Health Connected to Liver Health? first appeared on Natural Wellness Update.6 Kidney Health Essentials
Mar 4 2025
From everyday habits, to what you drink (like too much caffeine!), to herbal remedies, learn 6 kidney health essentials to help support your kidneys naturally.
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