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When the ancient Romans needed to relax, they added lavender to their bath water.

Are you planning to roll out the red carpet for dads this coming Father’s Day at your spa or massage practice?

One of the zestier of the essential oils, tangerine oil has been popular for centuries. With its warm and citrusy scent, the oil has both a calming and invigorating effect.  Tangerines originally hailed from China, where they were one of the varietals of the...

There’s a lot of talk about mindfulness these days. While definitions may vary, mindfulness essentially refers to the state of being in the moment. Wikipedia describes it as “the psychological process of bringing one's attention to experiences occurring in the...

Mayo Clinic studies value of treating pain in an integrative way: Mayo Clinic recently published a review of several case studies in which Mayo Clinic researchers examined the potential role of integrative medicine as a therapeutic and diagnostic benefit when combined with a patient’s treatment plan, writes Pain

“And it is an interesting biological fact that all of us have, in our veins the exact same percentage of salt in our blood that exists in the ocean, and, therefore, we have salt in our blood, in our sweat, in our tears. We are tied to the ocean. And when we go...

Looking for a soothing ingredient to help ease clients’ aches and pains? Look no further than menthol. Derived either from natural sources, including peppermint and eucalyptus plants, or produced synthetically, menthol provides a wide range of soothing...

While customs may vary from country to country, Mother’s Day is one holiday that spans the globe. It’s celebrated in 40 countries, even though the actual date may vary. In the U.S., we celebrate the day thanks to President Wilson who signed a bill in 1914 ...

Some people, places and things are memorable but the fact is you don’t really know how to pronounce their name. That would be the case of Ylang Ylang essential oil. With a sweet, flowery pungent smell similar to Jasmine, the oil is a favorite for use in...

Massage Magazine reports that a new research study found that aromatherapy massage had a positive effect on the sleep quality of hospital patients who had recently undergone surgery. Post-surgical insomnia is a problem patients recovering from...

June is all about the men in our lives and keeping them on the top of their game.  Not only does it contain Father’s Day, there is also Men’s Health Week.  For those of us who already have male clientele this month offers a great way to emphasize how...