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Have Arthritis? Try Massage!

Arthritis is crippling. It can turn a beautiful, sunny day into one centered around pain, full of aches that just won’t stop. As research continues and people search for that magic wand that will help...

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The Benefits of Sports Massage Therapy

Getting physical exercise on a regular basis is great for our overall health and a driving motivation behind much of the physical activity we do. For some though, physical exercise is also about the...

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Soothe Your Soles

Our feet certainly work hard for us, having the weighty task of supporting us in the very literal sense of the word. That’s why it’s only natural for them to become tired, sore, and sometimes even...

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Cold Hands, Warm Heart: How Massage Therapy Improves Circulation

Though we would like to believe the old adage that cold hands often conceal a warm heart, truth is – those of us sporting icicles as fingers might be dealing with a problem of poor blood circulation....

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Living With Arthritis: Powering Through Living With RA

Diagnosed at the age of 21, Jennifer Steffey (now 32) is one of 1.3 million people in the U.S. living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a debilitating autoimmune disease that causes painful inflammation...

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Living with Arthritis: Focusing on Relief

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic, progressive autoimmune disease that affects the lining of the joints, and causes painful swelling, inflammation, stiffness, weakness, and loss of mobility....

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Natural Remedies for High Blood Pressure

“High blood pressure? But I don’t have any symptoms” is a common phrase heard by doctors around the world by those with hypertension. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension is a medical...

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Massage Therapy and Arthritis Pain

What is arthritis? The word arthritis stems from the Greek words arthro and –itis, meaning joint and inflammation respectively. Arthritis encompasses over 100 medical conditions that affect nearly 46...

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A Career in Massage Therapy

Studies continue to prove the physical and emotional benefits of even a single massage therapy session including relief from stress, pain, and muscle tension. As more and more individuals begin to...

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Living with Arthritis: The Importance of Communication

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic, progressive autoimmune disease that affects the lining of the joints, and causes painful swelling, inflammation, stiffness, weakness, and loss of mobility....

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Massage Benefits

The benefits of massage therapy extend far past relaxation. From stress relief to improving circulation and relieving headaches, regular massage therapy can help promote overall health and wellness...

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3 reasons you should get massages, and often!

If you were to walk up and ask people if they thought massage was good or bad for them the vast majority of people would tell you that massage is good for you. I mean, how could something that feels so...

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Benefits of Massage Therapy for Arthritis Pain

Massage therapy has many proven benefits – relieving back pain, increasing circulation, relieving stress… And for those suffering from arthritis pain, massage therapy can be particularly beneficial....

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Give your Graduate the Benefits of Massage Therapy

Spring is a season full of activity and expectation; however, the end of a school year can also bring about its own stressors, for students, parents, and teachers alike. Managing this stress is crucial...

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Massage Therapy for Men

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by your workload? Untreated and persistent stress can actually wear down your body. For too many men, a stressful daily routine can actually have negative effects on both...

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Juvenile Arthritis and Massage Therapy

Juvenile arthritis (JA) is much more than a pint-sized version of the rheumatoid condition that we find in adults. Rather, it is an umbrella term for a condition that affects the musculoskeletal system...

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Giving Back: A Natural Fit

Most people would agree that much is expected of those who have been given much. Luckily, businesses all over the world are catching onto the idea! Charitable giving, community involvement and...

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Healing Hands for Arthritis 2014

For the fourth year running, Massage Envy Spa and the Arthritis Foundation will once again be joining forces for the annual Healing Hands for Arthritis event. This month, on September 17th, 2014,...

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Natural Remedies for Arthritis Pain

Arthritis is a painful condition that shows itself through inflammation of the joints. This inflammation causes extreme stiffness and pain, gradually causing wear and tear on the body. While...

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Find Back Pain Relief with Massage Therapy

Have you ever wondered why when you stub your toe, or bang your knee on the couch, or slip and skid your elbow, your first instinct is to touch your injury and rub away the pain? It’s a common...

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