Do you know the different types of massage? Swedish Massage is applying light to medium pressure to help relieve pain, reduce stress, and promote relaxation. Deep Tissue Massage is working on the deeper tissues with deeper pressure, similar to Swedish Massage, but with more focus on the tendons, and fascia, to help with chronic muscle strain. Geriatric Massage helps relieve anxiety and depression in elderly clients. Prenatal Massage offers prenatal care and is based on individual needs. Cranial Sacral Therapy involves gentle techniques addressing the head, spinal column, and sacrum to help relive headaches, temporomandibular joint dysfunction, and back and neck pain.
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Winter is Coming!
Amputees can sometimes experience difficulties in icy conditions. With winter on the way, proper footwear is very important. Wear shoes that have good grip. If you do have a balance problem or are using an assistive device, have someone else clear your steps and sidewalk, and be sure to throw sand or salt down to decrease ice buildup. It’s a good idea to install rails next to steps to give you something secure to hold on to. Finally, have a cellphone or some type of device with you to call for help if you slip and fall.
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The Ideal Protein Weight Loss Method was developed by Dr. Tran Tieh Chanh, MD, PhD, who spent much of his career conducting research on nutrition and the treatment of obesity. The method consists of four phases that have a beginning and an end. It is a medically derived weight loss method that is predictable, repeatable, and measurable. By carefully following the Ideal Protein Protocol, your body will respond by using the fat as its primary source of energy, rather than carbohydrates first. The method also involves personal coaching to ensure your weight loss journey is successful and has long-term results.
Consider Massage for Arthritis
Massage can help to relieve many of the common symptoms of arthritis by reducing pain and stiffness, improving the range of motion in joints, helping to ease anxiety, and promoting a more restful sleep. People who experience chronic arthritis symptoms may want to consider using massage therapy on a regular basis to help manage their symptoms. Massage using moderate pressure can help lower the amount of the stress hormone cortisol in the body, while also boosting the mood-improving hormone serotonin. It has also been found to lower the production of a neurotransmitter substance that is often linked to pain.
Vision Disorders Affect Learning
Developmental vision disorders interfere with the ability to function in our high-tech, educationally driven society. These visual dysfunctions can cause difficulty with reading, doing paperwork, paying attention, concentrating, and working on the computer. Sadly, 1 in 4 children have vision problems that interfere with their ability to learn, yet they do not report having visual difficulties. And many adults are amazed to discover how many of the signs and symptoms that they have come to accept as “part of life” are actually due to a previously undiagnosed visual disorder. Unlike a regular eye exam, a developmental visual evaluation is required to determine if any learning-related visual dysfunctions are present.
Improve Focus and Concentration Naturally
Very often, the brain and nervous system become fatigued and overloaded. Much like a computer receiving too much data all at once, the brain can become overwhelmed, slow down, or even crash. This can result in an inability to focus, brain fog, memory loss, ADD/ADHS-like symptoms, a “wired” feeling, or the inability to cope with daily life. The key to turning these conditions around is to give the body what it needs to strengthen specific areas of the brain and nervous system. This can be achieved naturally with specialized nutritional formulations, which will replenish the body and alleviate symptoms.
What is Alopecia Areata?
Alopecia areata is an unpredictable disorder that makes hair fall out. The condition affects about 1.7% of the population, including children, men, and women of all ages. Hair loss might occur as a solitary patch, multiple patches, or as a widespread loss. While it is considered a medically harmless, non-contagious condition, alopecia areata can affect a person’s well-being and sense of self. There is no known cure for the condition, though there are various treatments that are sometimes used to help manage it. Another option is using hair fillers and lightweight handmade wigs with refined fibres that come in a variety of styles and colours to help people regain their confidence.
Black Seed Oil
Black Seed Oil
Black seed (Nigella sativa) is the new preferred therapeutic oil prized for its immune-boosting and antibacterial benefits to reduce respiratory, viral, and digestive ailments. This oil has been used medicinally in Middle Eastern cultures for millennia. Anecdotally, it’s been said to “cure everything except for death!” And the research is starting to back that up. Studies show that this versatile oil can regulate the immune system, benefit blood sugar, and has anti-cancer activity (Butt et al, 2010). Even though it’s known for its medicinal power, it can be used in cooking and food preparation. Look for a coldpressed black seed oil and for a synergistic blend, use oregano oil and black seed oil together. Look for a combination with vitamins A and D added to give your immune system the best tools to beat the bugs!
Take a Hike
If you think of hiking as simply taking a walk, you’re missing out on all of the great benefits that go along with it. Hiking can be a fantastic cardio workout, which can help lower your blood pressure, strengthen your heart, and even improve your lung capacity. It can also help build strength and bone density, as it is a weight-bearing exercise that uses many muscles at the same time. As well, studies have shown that hiking can improve your mood, boost your creativity, and decrease feelings of anxiety and depression. So, get out and enjoy all that the wilderness has to offer!
Preventing Dehydration in Seniors
Seniors are at risk of dehydration for a variety of reasons. As we age, our sensation of thirst starts to fade. Immobility can also be an issue, as we might not be able to get ourselves something to drink when we need to. Other causes include medication side effects, symptoms of being ill that cause fluid imbalances, increased urination, and decreased kidney function. Symptoms of dehydration range from low urine output to difficulty walking, and can result in life threatening complications. To help seniors avoid dehydration, provide easy access to liquids, serve food with a high water content, and monitor fluid intake and urine output.
Amazing Modern Prostheses
Do you know anyone with an artificial limb? If you said no, you’re probably wrong! Modern prostheses (proper name of an artificial limb) work so effectively and can look so convincing that you might not even know someone was using one. People with prosthetic legs can often climb stairs, walk, and run as well as those using natural limbs, while prosthetic hands have advanced to the point of individual control of all five fingers. You might think prostheses look boring, but they are among the world’s truly great inventions. By creating independence, they boost optimism and dramatically improve people’s lives.
