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A review of research on massage therapy for young people with ADHD indicates that massage might improve symptoms, reports Massage Magazine. Eleven studies were reviewed. Eight were randomized controlled trials and three case-series clinical trials. The three case-series clinical trials used Traditional Chinese Medicine...

Being a massage therapist is a very giving profession. Clients seek your services for relaxation and to reduce stress; others are suffering from injuries and other health conditions that limit their physical activity and mobility. At the same time, being a...

Australia may be known for its unusual animal life – think Koala and Kangaroo – but “Down Under” also boasts a range of beneficial plants, which we have come to depend on for our health and well-being. Tea Tree Essential Oil, for example, comes...

WBGN (Johnson City, NY) describes a first-of-its kind Veteran’s Affairs program that is providing massage therapy as an alternative to painkillers and other forms of pain management.  The program  based out of the Syracuse, NY, VA office has...

From the looks of it, an avocado would not be the first fruit you’d reach for in the fruit bowl. (Yes, that’s right. Contrary to what many believe, avocado is a fruit). But underneath this uniquely pear-shaped fruit, with its alligator-like bumpy skin, lays a...

Across America, saving the planet through more sustainable practices on the part of businesses is an issue for many consumers. Support for environmental issues can influence whether a business wins a new customer or loses a long-standing one.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...