With Summer almost here, it’s time to think about outdoor parties, vacation and the pool. Any and or all of these outings may involve wearing a swim suit or clothes that are more revealing. Our Winter clothes hide a lot! So, when we start to think about Summer, we panic! Below are some ways to [...]
Read More...Losing Weight for Swimsuit Season
May 7th, 2010Herbal Remedies for Spring Healing
April 13th, 2010When winter turns to spring, you can boost your health and well-being with some simple herbal remedies, massage and exercise. Check with your health care practitioner first to be sure these remedies may help you.
After a long dark winter, everyone looks forward to the warmer, longer days of spring. The birds are chirping and the [...]
Nutrient Timing and Weight Loss / Weight Gain Success
April 2nd, 2010This month’s topic is about nutrient timing and being successful with your weight loss goals. I don’t want to bore you with too many details but what I want to get across to you is you have to eat breakfast!! You have heard this from both your Mom and the media. Both are telling you [...]
Read More...Spring Cleaning and Shape Up
March 1st, 2010Have you noticed? Spring birds are chirping, the daffodils are coming up and most of all, the days are getting longer. After this winter, we are all ready to get outside, once the weather warms up and begin our outdoor cleaning. Before we step out of the door we need to keep in mind [...]
Read More...Keeping Fit and Not Gaining Weight at Work
February 3rd, 2010Below are some reasons why many office workers gain weight and ways to fight that weight gain!
Some common reasons for gaining weight from our work environment include:
Technology – Email and instant messaging have made it much easier to communicate without leaving your chair. Automation has taken the physical aspects out of many jobs, including the [...]
The Benefits of Massage – Bodywork Goes Beyond Relaxation
January 11th, 2010As you lie on the table under crisp, fresh sheets, hushed music draws you into the moment. The aroma of essential oils fill the air and you hear the gentle sound of massage cream being warmed in your therapist’s hands. Once the session gets underway, the daily stressors and aching muscles fade into an oblivious [...]
Read More...Holiday Stress
December 1st, 2009This time of year we are all a little stressed. OK, a lot stressed! Is this something that we enjoy? Expect? Dread? The need or expectation to be stressed can be diminished by following a few of these ideas.
1. Make a point to spend alone time. This means away from family, friends, etc. You may think [...]
Leaf Raking
November 2nd, 2009This time of year many of us are outside getting our yards ready for winter. With these activities aches, pains and even injuries can occur. It is very important to be careful when raking leaves and doing general cleanup. Here are a few things to do when cleaning up outdoors.
1. Make sure to stretch – Talk [...]
The Benefits of Pairing Regular Exercise and Massage Therapy
September 28th, 2009In these challenging economic times, people are looking for ways to cope with stress. Our lives are complicated, fast-paced and at times, physically and emotionally draining.
How do we cope? Well, there are many ways to cope, but some of the ways may not be so good on our bodies and minds! This is where beginning, [...]
Read More...Proper Posture
August 25th, 2009The other day I was looking at a toddler sitting in a highchair and noticed how perfect their posture was. The next day I saw another toddler and they too had perfect posture. Where did it all go so wrong with us? Adults, for the most part, have poor posture. From sitting in a chair [...]
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