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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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!

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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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