How to Massage Your Pressure Points
When you have localized pain, what do you do? You reach for it. Often without conscious thought, your hand goes to the area of discomfort and massages it. Understanding the basics of acupressure could make [...]
5 anti-ageing facial exercises you can do at home
It’s hailed as a non-invasive alternative to Botox and surgery, with Meghan Markle reportedly a huge fan, but how exactly do anti-ageing facial exercises help banish fine lines, sagging and wrinkles? ‘These work the hypodermis [...]
How a dietary change might boost cancer therapy
How a dietary change might boost cancer therapy? In a recent study, mice that ate a diet with reduced levels of a particular amino acid responded better to cancer treatments. The findings are intriguing, but [...]
What is calcific tendonitis and what causes it?
Calcific tendonitis is a condition caused by calcium deposits building up in a person's muscles or tendons. If calcium builds up in an area, a person may feel pain and discomfort there. Although this condition [...]
Lithotripsy for stones: What to expect
Lithotripsy is a medical procedure that uses shock waves or a laser to break down stones in the kidney, gallbladder, or ureter.The remaining particles of small stone will exit the body when a person urinates. [...]
Your Guide to Baby massages
Baby massages have a variety benefits. With each gentle stroke, your baby will feel nurtured and loved, strengthening the bond between the two of you. Massages will also allow your baby to feel more relaxed, [...]
Massage for Cellulite: What Is It, Does It Work?
Massage for Cellulite: What Is It, Does It Work? Massage may be able to improve the appearance of cellulite by: draining excess body fluid redistributing fat cells improving circulation plumping up skin However, massage won’t [...]
How can physical therapy help?
In physical therapy, trained professionals evaluate and treat abnormal physical function related to, for example, an injury, disability, disease or condition. According to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), a physical therapist is a trained and [...]
Dry needling vs. acupuncture
Dry needling and acupuncture involve puncturing the skin with thin needles for therapeutic purposes. While a shared aim is to provide relief from pain, the practices are otherwise very different. Practitioners of dry needling attempt [...]
The Benefits of a Hand Massage
The health benefits of massage therapy are well-documented, and a hand massage is no exception. Having your hands massaged feels good, it can help ease muscle tension, and it may even reduce pain. Studies have [...]