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Desmond D
What is Chinese Massage Therapy? In terms of massage therapy techniques, the Chinese have historically been ahead of their time by applying age-old methodology to the human body. Massage – known in Chinese as ‘an mo’ or ‘tui na’ – has been proven itself to be tremendously effective and, as…
Foot Pain: Top 3 Common Causes and Solutions for it
Despite our savvy advancements in transportation, we still seem to rely heavily on our feet to get us from Point A to Point B. It’s inevitable and likely to continue no matter how much we enhance our transportation systems. But, as a whole, we never stop to think about how…
Methods for Massage Therapy at Home
For most of us, massages are our gateway to a therapeutic state of temporary, yet blissful relaxation. For just a moment in time, we’re given the opportunity to rest both our bodies and minds. Still, it doesn’t feel like it lasts more than an hour and we usually end up…
Simple Ways to Living Healthier
Despite our best efforts, it sometimes feels like the food we consume somehow consumes us. We make our attempts to eat healthier, but we always seem to get drawn back into our old habits. Let’s face it, we like what we like. No one has ever been thrilled by the idea of…
Planning Your Next Staycation
Life would just be easier if we could simply jet ourselves away to some island for a week. But, as most of us know, that’s not really how life works. Vacations can be tough to figure out. When can I go? Where should I go? How long can I stay…
The Art of Feng Shui
You may have heard of “Feng Shui” (pronounced “Fung Schway”) before. But, there’s much more to this spiritually uplifting movement than you might think. It goes far beyond the concept of just physical change. The idea behind Feng Shui is bringing balance and serenity to oneself by altering certain objects in our living…
Beat the Heat: A Guide to Keeping Active Indoors
Summer might be winding down, but the sun is still working overtime. The intense heat can zap your energy, leaving you sweating without really doing anything. To some, the idea of exercising in such weather is unfathomable. Not to mention, it can be dangerous if you’re not careful about keeping…
Staying True to Your Health Goals
The moment we take the first step into a healthier lifestyle, we feel inspired. The concept of change will always get our hearts racing. But, it’s the days, weeks and months following our commitment to change that can be the hardest for us. We develop self-doubt and begin to question…
How To Relax More & Worry Less
When you’re a kid, life is pretty simple. You play, you eat, you sleep – repeat. Then, with each year that passes, life seems to get a little bit more complicated. You begin paying attention to what you wear, you start getting nervous about college and so on. Before you know it,…
5 Surprising Benefits of Massage
Given what we know about massages, it’s likely that most people tend to view massages as a costly solution to curing sore muscles. That being said, you wouldn’t be entirely wrong. Massages are universally known to relieve muscle tension and pain. However, there are other benefits to getting a good…
