Light Therapy During the Winter Seasons
It is now or never to chase away the passing blues or the seasonal depression with the help of light therapy. A quarter of the population sees their life turned upside down by the season’s rhythm, where as 2 or 3% of people suffer a severe depression due to this time of year. Someone suffering [...]
Massage Therapy Overview – Part II
In “Massage Therapy Overview – Part I,” brief descriptions of some of numerous available massage therapy modalities were introduced. Applying essential oils to the body through massage has been clinically proven to reduce stress and relieve musculoskeletal pain; in addition to positively affecting the limbic system, which consequently helps to enhance mental health. Polarity therapy, [...]
Stress Fracture in the Foot
Image via Wikipedia What is a stress fracture of the foot? A stress fracture can occur as a result of prolonged repeated loads on the legs. Long distance runners are susceptible to this type of injury. Symptoms include: Pain in the affected bone during exercise. Tenderness and swelling at a point on the bone. A [...]
Calcaneal Stress Fractures
What is a calcaneal stress fracture? The calcaneus bone is the big heel bone at the back of the foot. Due to overuse a stress fracture can occur in the bone. It is common for soldiers who have to do a lot of marching or road runners. What are the symptoms? Insidious, gradual onset heel [...]
Massage Stoke on Trent
Know and understand why massage is viewed as an important regiment and bod treat. with its many health benefits and therapeutic effects to the physical and mental health of the body, it is easily recognizable why massage has been medically accepted and endorsed. Studies have shown that your daily life stressors directly affect your immune [...]