As the school year begins, vacations come to a close, and projects at work begin to pile up, your stress levels may be at an all-time high. This is bad news for your health: cortisol, or the stress hormone, can lead to unhealthy weight gain, susceptibility to illness, and emotional problems. Don’t let your stress Continue Reading
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With all the stigma surrounding alternative medicine, it may seem like most Americans would rather get a prescription drug than turn to a chiropractor, acupuncturist, or yogi. However, a recent survey administered by Consumer Reports shows that more and more people are opening their minds to alternative medicine–in fact, about 75% turn to alternative healing Continue Reading
Summer is a busy time, and if you’re not careful, pent-up stress can lead to frustration, emotional exhaustion, and even physical illness. If you find that your stress levels are rising, try these tips to feel normal again. Take deep breaths. When you feel tension building, remind yourself to breathe slowly. This action allows your Continue Reading
Next time you’re experiencing lower back pain, don’t turn to painkillers immediately—new research reveals that massage therapy can be more effective and have fewer side effects and risks. The study, which was published in the July edition of the Annals of Internal Medicine, divided 401 individuals who experienced lower back pain into three groups. One Continue Reading
Pregnancy can be an incredibly stressful time. The combination of a changing body, hormonal variability, and planning for a birth can create added stress on the mother. Luckily, prenatal massages have been proven in multiple scientific studies to ease the physical and emotional pressure that pregnancy can cause. Prenatal massage focuses on the joints and Continue Reading
We’re all aware that excessive stress can be a severe detriment to good health. Stress boosts your body’s levels of cortisone, causing metabolism to plummet and risking high blood pressure and anxiety. For individuals whose immune system is already under attack, stress can even hinder recovery. Luckily, new research is revealing that massage therapy could Continue Reading