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November, 2009

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

Joyful Holidays

With Grandma & the family

My grandma lives in this big house, the same house she’s lived in since my mama was a girl, with an incredible basement filled with all sorts of museum-like antiques!I dig around in there, and we stay up late chatting in each others rooms, and we eat breakfast & drink coffee in our pajamas. There’s only a few times that men-spouses are around, like my Papa Ben and my Uncle Mike- and while they are FABULOUS, we lavish in our generational- gal- slumber party! Often times, I get to hear cool stories Nana will tell about her time in the Navy, her favorite heroines (Amelia Earhart). We also definitely make sure we play Scattegories and poker. And most of all, we all laugh A LOT. We have a blast! It is this tradition that is most memorable and valuable to me- just that relaxing- down time with the family. I feel SO grateful to have the family I have. It makes all the difference in the world! It’s awesome to look forward to quality time with the family despite the full life I lead. This season, I encourage us all to take more quality moments with the family- whatever your family looks like- whether it’s the one you were born into or the one you’ve chosen. It has made a huge difference in the quality of my life and definitely makes for joyful holidays. Happy Turkey day everyone!

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Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

Benefits of Regular Massage

The positive effects of regular massage can have far-reaching effects in many areas of your life.

At Home Massage therapy will also help families under stress create healthier households with clear-thinking and more relaxed moms and dads. Children are very sensitive and often pick up on tension in a household, parents who are taking care of themselves are more likely to be better caregivers and provide a sense of security to their kids. This goes for caregivers of aging parents and other family members.

At Work The health benefits of massage can help forestall illnesses and lost work time, especially when you may be asked to produce more with fewer resources. Decision-making skills will be better and your performance is likely to be improved with a clear focus and more energy.

A hint for the boss: Research shows employees exhibit less stress and improved performance when given twice-weekly, 15-minute massages in the office!

For Health Conditions Those with already existing health conditions can continue to reap benefits in the following ways. And proactively caring for health through massage may help reduce costly doctor visits and use of prescription and over-the-counter medications.

Research shows:

- Massage can reduce sports-related soreness and improve circulation–good to know when you may be exercising more to reduce stress.

- Deep-tissue massage is effective in treating back pain, arthritis, osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia patients receiving massage also have less pain, depression, anxiety, stiffness, fatigue, and sleep problems.

- Massage reduces symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome.

- Stroke patients show less anxiety and lower blood pressure with massage therapy.

- Massage is beneficial in reducing symptoms associated with arthritis, asthma, high blood pressure, and premenstrual syndrome.

-Massage therapy is effective is reducing postsurgical pain.

- Oncology patients show less pain, fatigue, nausea, anxiety and depression following massage therapy.

- Alzheimer’s patients exhibit reduced pacing, irritability and restlessness after neck and shoulder massage.

- Labor pain. Massage during labor appears to reduce stress and anxiety, relax muscles and help block pain. Some medical professionals believe massage also reduces tearing, shortens labor, reduces the need for medication and shortens hospital stays.

- Preterm babies receiving massage therapy gain more weight and have shorter hospital stays than infants not receiving massage.

There is now a body of research to support the benefits listed above. But there’s no greater testimonial than the person who is a regular receiver of massage. The first-hand experience of bodywork clients largely echo the same sentiment: bodywork enhances quality of life, and the return on your investment is great.

While bodywork feels like a luxurious mini-vacation, and you should by all means enjoy it, there is an actual physical need for massage. Maintaining a regular massage schedule will help you operate at your peak level–whether it be at work, at home, or at play. Invest in yourself, and book a massage today.

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