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Getting down to essentials: Litsea Cubeba
Litsea Cubeba isn’t a name that rolls off the tongue. But that’s no issue to the fans of the essential oil with its many wellness and skin care benefits. More commonly known as May Chang, Litsea Cubeba is a tree native to Southern China and Southeast Asia.
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Massage Therapy and Spa Treatment News and Research
Getting the nation off drugs to deal with pain is a goal of many government agencies, researchers and medical professionals. As such, massage therapy as well as other integrative therapies are now being looked at more seriously as an alternative to opioids.
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Consumer Demand to Push CBD Product Growth to Over $20 Billion by 2024
Consumers are clamoring for Cannabidiol (CBD), as indicated by a recently released market estimates. BDS Analytics out of Boulder, Colorado, who tracks the cannabis market, forecasts that CBD sales will exceed $20 billion by 2024, representing a...
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Mango Butter brings the soothing benefits of the tropics to your massage table
Who wouldn’t love a week in the tropics with the soothing sounds of waves and warm breezes washing away stress and tension? However, for many clients, that vacation may have to stay on the back burner with other pressing issues at home.
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Getting down to essentials: Basil Essential Oil
It may be one of the most popular and commonly consumed herbs, yet many people do not know the true value of Basil. While it adds a nice aromatic flare to just about any food – and of course is the basis for pesto – Basil offers an abundance of health...
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Videos are powerful tools to boost client engagement
A picture may be worth a 1000 words, but a video is even more powerful, especially when it comes to social media. Here are some stats gathered by WordStream, an online advertising software and solutions provider, about the popularity and influence...
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Massage Therapy and Spa Treatment News and Research
Millions of Americans are dealing with pain. As an example, over 80 percent of adults experience lower back pain at some point in their lives, according to Suzanne Kane in her article “Smarter Ways to Deal with Pain,” on Psych Central. About 39 million...
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When it comes to massage, “open” sesame oil for your clients
In the story of “Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves,” the magical phrase “Open Sesame” is used to open the mouth of a cave where inside there is a hidden treasure. While it may not be magical, Sesame Oil has a lot of powers in the health department...
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Spring is the time to help clients renew and refresh
We’re well into spring and you’ve probably noticed that your clients are looking for something new and uplifting at this time of year. Spring gives you an opportunity to recommend new treatment options to fulfill client desires to feel renewed and refreshed.
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Getting Down to Essentials: Orange Essential Oil
Combine a slew of healthful benefits with a fresh tangy aroma and you can understand why orange essential oil has been popular for thousands of years. It has been used in India, the Middle East and China and other cultures for a wide range of body and...
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Rejuvenate clients with the calming benefits of the Passion Flower
Called the Passion Flower, this perennial woody vine just might have one of the most interesting stories behind its name. Christian missionaries arriving in South America in the 16th century discovered the stunningly beautiful plant, which they called...
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Take stock of your spa or massage practice social media activity
American adults spend more than 11 hours per day watching, reading, listening to or simply interacting with media, including video and social media, according to a recent study by market-research group Nielsen. It’s no wonder then that as a small...