Acupuncture is an ancient bodywork technique with thousands of years of history in traditional Chinese medicine. Even so, the Western world only began accepting and utilizing acupuncture about 50 years ago. The overall concept of acupuncture is that the body has energy running through it, called Qi. The energy flows through defined pathways known as […]
Dec 12, 2022
Anxiety affects everyone from time to time, but for some people, it’s a chronic, debilitating disorder. Managing severe anxiety is tricky because one of the most common treatments, psychotherapy, may not provide results for months. Another management technique is to take anxiety medication, but this can have serious side effects. That’s why more people are […]
Dec 9, 2022
Do you have numbness, tingling, or a burning sensation in your hands or feet? Does walking on hard or cold surfaces feel like stepping on broken glass? Are you struggling with muscle weakness or changes in your ability to move? These are symptoms of peripheral neuropathy, a condition that can result from infections, traumatic injuries, […]
Dec 5, 2022
Most people would gladly schedule a massage every day if time and money were no object. Even if massage therapy was nothing but a relaxation tool, that alone would be worth it. As it is, massage treatment is one of the greatest tools for eliminating stress, increasing flexibility, and promoting overall well-being. This makes it […]
Jan 10, 2022
Most people finish a deep tissue massage feeling totally relaxed and rested. The low lighting, soothing music, and aromatic lotions even put some people to sleep! So why do your muscles feel sore the next day, as if you did a strenuous workout? Does this mean your massage therapist did something wrong? As long as […]
Jan 3, 2022
Applying ice to injuries used to be a no brainer. New research is suggesting otherwise. To Ice Or Not To Ice An Injury?
Feb 9, 2021
What are the risks of too much sitting? https://www.jadestaracupuncture.com/blog/sitting-disease
May 17, 2019
Stressed? Might be time to take that hike or walk. https://www.massagetherapycanada.com/news/just-20-minutes-of-contact-with-nature-will-lower-stress-hormone-levels-4694?fbclid=IwAR0tbquLejLxHvXos2h0oBwK0HM4KK9yvdGBF1VNAFVt2k8LgTDcVd-kaT4
May 17, 2019
Very simple changes to your daily routine is the key to brain health. https://www.massagetherapycanada.com/news/morning-exercise-can-improve-decision-making-across-the-day-in-older-adults-4711?fbclid=IwAR3mg2pNX3vKHE_k3PIA04bclGFrYR9jQaKFDJgwNKHLO6alrkGaGaFPyw8
May 17, 2019
Having trouble sleeping? https://www.bustle.com/p/what-is-acupressure-the-traditional-chinese-medicine-has-pretty-awesome-science-behind-it-2842311
May 7, 2019