The lovely warm weather is here and those of us who garden are out in full force. For many of us, this is some of the hardest physical activity we do all year. Following a long weekend of weeding, earth moving, and planting the number of low achy backs often sky rockets! So, how do […]
Cupping and Massage
Have you ever seen someone with circular ‘bruises’ on their back or legs? What you may have been seeing were the signs of a cupping treatment. Many people from Angelina Jolie to Michael Phelps have been shown in media with these marks; it seems cupping has become somewhat of a trend. So what is all […]
Massage Therapy and the Flu
Massage therapy allows blood circulation to increase, but did you know that it also helps with lymphatic flow as well? Studies have shown that receiving regular massages naturally boosts the overall function of the body’s immune and lymphatic system. These two systems are closely related as they both initiate a defense mechanism against toxins and […]
