Inactivity and rest makes pain and osteoarthritis worse, not better in the longer term. Our joints need movement and exercise to stimulate repair and keep them strong. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/insight/myth-busted-exercise-isn-t-harmful-for-people-with-knee-osteoarthritis?fbclid=IwAR1A1YsjEdHEgCORolsW5nA38ChHQMMCeONR6xh0RE7Pj2qk6u5F9tlaS_8
Apr 2, 2019
“Unlike western medicine, Chinese medicine and acupuncture takes into account a patient’s whole being, and we address the entire body — including the physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.” https://www.bustle.com/p/7-ways-acupuncture-changes-your-brain-according-to-science-8860049?fbclid=IwAR1c7jj6MhZsrKNT0uVQ2Vs9tE7Q-p8eB1MCEqkbP66HLxfwTIN5Ufn7VVs
Mar 18, 2019
“There is solid science that consumption of sugary drinks is associated with adverse health outcomes. Thus, it may be prudent to limit intake until we know more about how they may impact people’s risk of stroke.” https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/14/health/diet-soda-women-stroke-heart-attack/index.html?fbclid=IwAR176Vz3noRCh1VZfbh6c4v2eLepQIzKFMknjFUiOuteipUuhRblHYaJpQE
Mar 18, 2019
“This study is one of the first to look at how yoga practice affects the systemic biomarkers of inflammation, cellular aging, and oxidative stress, especially in RA.” https://www.massagetherapycanada.com/news/yoga-regimen-reduces-severity-of-rheumatoid-arthritis-symptoms-4540?fbclid=IwAR0Oyl6XNfm1hVmOQmgkoN-XSXoWxs43JnEOqWpn3CAeV4AE5LlQnzibZ3c
Mar 14, 2019
“Use it or lose it — until you use it again” https://www.massagetherapycanada.com/research/muscle-memory-discovery-ends-use-it-or-lose-it-dogma-4523?fbclid=IwAR25q4AHeAJNXWwY1-OfmNPTihC1Fq53XQBZYXh9docaAYk78Kb2TotPdvE
Feb 9, 2019
Short-term improvements in symptoms suggest massage could be a safe and effective treatment to complement to the management of knee osteoarthritis. https://www.massagetherapycanada.com/patient-care/study-shows-massage-helps-ease-arthritis-pain-improve-mobility-4455?fbclid=IwAR0v_IL2r7EyyG3cWDvSUPEerAm_13vzRrsGwXGbxnPAkJFpXtV1VKa5oCE
Jan 9, 2019
The most important meal of the day is exactly as advertised. https://www.boston25news.com/news/trending-now/skip-breakfast-science-says-that-may-increase-your-type-2-diabetes-risk/896004069?fbclid=IwAR1FzGOavfoChkXbqHYTtL8DKUA_IBiycdKOpAmEXaitWpI0ajwQi50LyfY
Jan 9, 2019
“Some of the symptoms of the winter pattern of SAD include having low energy, overeating, craving carbohydrates, and social withdrawal. Light therapy has become a standard treatment of SAD, and antidepressants have also been shown to improve SAD symptoms.” https://www.massagetherapycanada.com/news/complementary-health-approaches-for-seasonal-affective-disorder-4422?fbclid=IwAR2bFmn1O8ldFgssX89v-0VE66nhjxdwNL9U77IxDNLIure3Ro3kl9JMvLQ
Jan 3, 2019
“Why exactly does someone feel better after massage? Or acupuncture? Or foam rolling? Or a chiropractic adjustment, or wearing K-tape, or doing mobility drills, or a hamstring stretch? There are some good answers to these questions.” https://www.bettermovement.org/blog/2015/three-reasons-it-matters-why-a-treatment-works?fbclid=IwAR3jTRarpRb5of-iBX8zs5VY2qj2VsjMP5n-Xe7tZt8a3fQOzopmglghQYo
Nov 22, 2018