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Hemp seed oil is having its hay day and for good reason.  To begin with, it’s rich in essential fatty acids such as omega 3 and omega 6, minerals and over a dozen vitamins, most notably vitamin E. Some even use it in place of fish oil for the omega 3...

Each year, Well + Good, a news publication devoted to the wellness scene, publishes its top wellness trends.  Among the 14 trends Well+ Good predicts will drive wellness in 2019, here are some that may impact your spa or massage practice this year.

Are your clients in need of a lift?  Tea might be one antidote.  Of course, an uplifting massage is another. And if you want to combine the best of both words, offer clients a massage with Bergamot Essential Oil, which is used for flavoring the popular...

The passage of the 2018 Farm Bill on December 20 is a major step forward for the burgeoning cannabidiol (CBD) market. The bill legalizes industrial hemp, a variety of cannabis from which CBD can be extracted but does not produce mind-altering effects.

This is the time of year when stress levels rise as harried clients face end of year work projects, shopping, travel and everything else that goes with the holiday season.  Even a busy social calendar can cause anxiety. More than likely, clients are looking...

It’s called oil but technically it isn’t.  Jojoba oil really is a mixture of a long chain of monounsaturated liquid wax esters, which are structurally different from triglycerides that make up most of the other seed oils such as grapeseed or coconut. Whether...

The holidays may be a time of indulgence but right after consumers will once again focus on wellness and a healthy lifestyle. Wellness was one of the main trends for spas and the massage industry as we entered 2018 and there’s no reason to assume...

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, family, friends and food are on most everyone’s mind. The holiday is the time of year for sumptuous feasts to be shared with loved ones. One ingredient sure to find its way into a range of holiday dishes is rosemary.

Life is full of choices, this is true of your career as much as anything else. One of the most important choices is your decision to be a high value massage therapist.  This decision transfers onto your other selections:  to work in your own practice or for...

Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is a common medical condition that peaks 24 hours to a maximum of 72 hours after engaging in exercise or physical activity, according to “How to Reduce Muscle Soreness After Training,” an article that appears...

You can say that Grapeseed Oil certainly has endured the test of time. Grapeseed Oil has not only existed for over 6000 years; it actually is referred to in the Old Testament as an ingredient in Pulse, a dish the prophet Daniel liked eating for health...

Some ingredients are worth their weight in gold or some other precious commodity. Among these, ginger is one. Today, you find it in supermarkets, but back in the 14^th century, its value was high -- equal to a live sheep or some other livestock.