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    What Is Rolfing Massage Therapy?

    Everyone needs a massage from time to time.  Massage therapy unknots hard-working muscles and gives your body time to relax and release stress.  One massage technique is Rolfing.
    The name sounds like something to do with vomiting, but it is actually a technique for rehabilitative massage therapy.  Any number of things in your life can get [...]

    Diagnosis and Treatment of a Miscarriage

    Miscarriage occurs when an unborn fetus aborts itself.  Any woman can experience a miscarriage.  If you suspect that a miscarriage has happened to you, see your obstetrician immediately.
    One sign of a miscarriage is bleeding.  It can present as spotting or heavy bleeding.  Spotting doesn’t necessarily mean that you are having a miscarriage but needs to [...]

    Meridian Therapy Explained

    Meridian therapy is an alternative procedure for reducing stress and freeing your body from toxins.  It is similar to acupressure in its applications.  Meridian therapy releases blocked energy for total body health.
    The name of the therapy refers to the lines of energy that run throughout the body.  There are twelve meridian lines that run along [...]

    What Is Reiki and What Are the Benefits?

    Alternative and complementary therapies are popping up all over.  People are looking for non-invasive answers to what ails them instead of always opting for surgery.  One of those complementary healing techniques is Reiki.
    What is Reiki?  Reiki is a healing therapy that works with modern medical techniques, hence the name “complementary.” Reiki uses hands-on techniques to [...]

    Tai Chi – Fitness for All Ages

    The martial art and healing of Tai Chi has often been referred to as “moving meditation.” People practicing Tai Chi, also known as “players,” learn to emphasize not only slow, deep breathing but rhythmic movements as well. This assists development of a focused and calm mind.
    Tai Chi is an enjoyable activity for those of all ages [...]

    Five Inexpensive Ways to Shape Up

    Fitness is big business.  People spend millions of dollars each year buying infomercial fitness and exercise products.  But, you can get in shape a little at a time without spending lots of bucks on gadgets that may or may not work.  Here are five ways to do that.
    Fitness is important to everyone.  Making exercise a [...]

    Estrogen Hormone Therapy

    During menopause, the production of female hormones (estrogen and progesterone) decreases.  This occurs because no eggs are released from the ovaries.  Without that previous level of estrogen, women experience a variety of symptoms.  Learn how estrogen hormone therapy can reduce your symptoms and help thwart problems like osteoporosis.
    First, it is important to explain what estrogen [...]

    Which HRT Therapy Is Right for Me?

    Women who undergo menopause naturally or surgically usually choose some sort of hormone replacement therapy (HRT).  The reproductive hormones are produced in decreased amounts once the reproductive cycle of your life is over.  HRT takes has many formulations so you can choose the one that works best for you.
    Most hormone replacement therapy consists of a [...]

    The Bach Flower Therapy Explained

    Have you noticed that you get moody when you get sick?  According to Dr. Bach, that is an expression of the symptoms of your illness.  The Bach Flower Therapy seeks to heal the total person by addressing their emotional states with herbal therapy.
    Practitioners of the Bach Flower Therapy would say that it is not quite [...]

    Keep Moving: Start Your Own Walking Group

    Getting in shape can be a fun process.  Most people would agree that it is even more fun and less effort when you have others along to lean on.  Jumpstart your fitness regimen and your friends’ with a walking group.
    Why walking?
    First of all, walking is inexpensive.  You are born with everything that you need to [...]