By Michelle Bery
Asthma affects millions of people worldwide. A disease of the respiratory system, asthma causes airways to constrict so that breathing is hindered. Sufferers of asthma know how terrifying the disease can be and how dependent they are on medicines such as respiratory inhalers to protect their health and often their lives.
But there is […]
By Tony JD Brown
In our everyday lives we move from one situation to another and in each one it is expected that we present ourselves differently. We are constantly changing masks from the one we wear at work to the one we use at at home and that which we use socialising with friends. […]
By Kerris Samson
Soon you will find as the parent of a new baby or a young child that they like a massage too, not only does it help them to relax and sleep better but it sometimes helps them to digest their food easier. The types of strokes that would often be used on […]
By Kerris Samson
For thousands of years now many people have realized what the positive effects of having a steam bah are. Hippocrates discovered that a fever could help cure many diseases and both steam baths and saunas have been able to produce a “simulated fever” ever since his time and maybe even earlier. […]
By Alvin Toh
Headache is a common complaint in most people. There are 2 types of headaches: primary and secondary. Primary headaches are migraine, cluster and tension headaches. Secondary headaches are caused by an underlying disorder such as brain tumour, infection or injury. Tension headaches are the most prevalent type, afflicting men and women at some […]
By Milos Pesic
Have you heard of acupressure? It makes use of pressure points of the body and pressing these with the fingers or any devices that can provide the same function. Although the concept and theory is based on acupuncture, this does not involve the use of needles. Can acupressure present itself as an […]
By Milos Pesic
There are hundreds of cures for snoring. In milder cases, a person may be relieved from snoring by trying different sleeping positions in such a way that the air passage is not constricted to avoid obstructions, losing weight, or avoiding certain substances that triggers snoring. For chronic snoring, doctors might recommend […]
By Nicole Cutler
Massage therapists are no longer confined to working in spas or private practices. Instead, bodyworkers are finding the medical setting of a hospital to be an ideal place for them to practice their trade. In fact, more and more hospitals are now offering massage therapy as part of their services, which is great […]
By Nicole Cutler
With many physicians now recommending alternative therapies to their patients, integrative medicine has been gaining popularity. Coupling medical treatments with complementary therapies has proven more beneficial to clients than just a singular approach. Injuries and illnesses may even heal quicker when handled by a number of different therapies.
For massage therapists, topical preparations lend […]
By Brent Atwater
Do you feel heat in your hands? Are you so empathetic to others that you can actually feel their pain? Do you inherently know where a person is ill? Can you smell illness? Do you have unexpected panic and anxiety attacks, or are you extremely sensitive in crowds, have heart […]
