Massage therapy as a tool to help promote mental health
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by Yuse Lajiminmuhip
3y ago
Mental health issues such as anxiety and panic attacks are far more common than you think. In fact, more than 18% of adults in the United States experience some kind of anxiety disorder every year. Everyone from celebrities and athletes are affected. Yet, despite this prevalence, fewer than one-third seek treatment each year. Why? There has been resistance against the idea of giving mental health the same priority as physical health. Our physical condition directly affects our lives. However, mental health has just as much impact in our lives. Poor mental health affects everything including yo ..read more
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A carpal tunnel treatment with massage therapy
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by Yuse Lajiminmuhip
3y ago
A 2013 study published in the Journal of Bodyworks & Movement Therapies concludes that massages massage therapy can be an effective therapy option for carpal tunnel syndrome, with common symptoms reduction and functional improvement in under 2 weeks. This is great news for the 12 million Americans suffering from the condition. What is carpal tunnel? Tingling, numbness, and pain in the hand are common symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Although it sounds relatively harmless, carpal tunnel is a severe nuisance for some and a crippling condition for others—especially those in clerical ..read more
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A comprehensive look at treating lower back pain
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by Yuse Lajiminmuhip
3y ago
In the United States, 8 out of every 10 people will experience lower back pain at some point in their lives. It’s a common problem, so common in fact that a mountain of treatments have been developed to help alleviate the pain. Here, we share a comprehensive look at noninvasive treatment options for low back pain. What is lower back pain and how can it be treated? Lower back pain is a combination of a dull, aching, sharp, and stabbing sensation. The pain ranges between mild and severe, and may even cause a tingling or burning feeling. Sometimes, there is also a pain in the legs ..read more
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Traditional Thai massage therapy to minimize pain med side effects
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by Yuse Lajiminmuhip
3y ago
Pain medications come in all shapes and sizes. But all share two things in common: they help provide some level of pain relief and they are implicated in a range of side effects. Side effects from pain medications are unpleasant and can even significantly weigh down a patient’s quality of life. Research in alternative treatments like traditional Thai massage shows a potential alternate route to pain management—without the side effects. Changing pain management dogma Medication side effects are a significant limiting factor in pain management. A long-term study following patients with ..read more
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Using Rusie Dutton to promote health in menopausal women
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by Yuse Lajiminmuhip
3y ago
Have you had to deal with hot flushes, night sweats, sleep disturbances, fatigue, and musculoskeletal pain at the same time? These are some of the many symptoms affecting women during menopause. Together, they tend to negatively impact the social, psychological, and sexual lives of women. There are also physical consequences of menopause, like increased risk of obesity and cardiovascular disease. Though there is no getting around this stage of life, there are ways to help with the transition. Traditional physical exercise and other mind-body techniques have recently entered the ..read more
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Achieve those New Year’s resolutions with Thai massage
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by Yuse Lajiminmuhip
3y ago
During the high spirits of the holiday season surrounded by friends and family, we often set lofty goals for ourselves to start the new year. Goals that are eventually abandoned due to a combination of habit, injury, and stress. Here are three ways to help you achieve those New Year’s resolutions, one of which is getting a Thai massage! Breaking new habits Losing weight is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions. Whether it’s the result of guilt from overeating or simply a determination to look different the next time around, the fact remains that it is also one of the most failed r ..read more
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Pain relief and relaxation with a hot stone massage
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by Yuse Lajiminmuhip
3y ago
The very appearance of a hot stone massages makes it synonymous with rest and relaxation. And for good reason. Quickly recognizable by the assortment of basalt used during the session, the smooth black volcanic rocks are integral to the massage and are heated before being pressed against a person’s back with either a Swedish or traditional Thai technique. The hot temperature provides temporary pain relief while the massage technique improves blood circulation and flexibility. The experience has been beneficial for many and is used widely as a form of complementary and integrative medicine (CIM ..read more
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A winter repose with Thai herbal compress
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by Yuse Lajiminmuhip
3y ago
Traditional Thai massage exists in many forms and one ancillary technique developed from this practice uses herbal compresses or “Luk Prakob,” which has existed in Thailand for hundreds of years. The Thai herbal compress is purported to leverage a heat compress in conjunction with specially selected herbs to combine the benefits of applied heat (to improve blood flow), herbal ingredients (as anti-inflammatory agents), and aroma (to induce relaxation) to give a unique treatment that relieves muscle sprains and joint pain. A systemic review of the Thai herbal compress was published earlier this ..read more
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What is nutrition?
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by Yuse Lajiminmuhip
3y ago
For most individuals, nutrition is about maintaining a healthy body weight while also ensuring the body has all the vitamins and minerals it needs to function. At the most basic level, maintaining body function is a matter of balancing energy needs with energy use. The energy content of our food is measured by calories and the three major sources of calories are fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. Energy needs vary between individuals, especially between those who are very active, but most adults should be aiming to consume about 2,000 to 2,500 calories each day. To maintain a healthy weight, U ..read more
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Eating healthy this Thanksgiving
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by Yuse Lajiminmuhip
3y ago
Thanksgiving is around the corner. Here are some tips oh eating healthy to enjoy the festivities without losing sight of your health goals. Consistent, but flexible Nutrition is vital to most fitness goals. Without a balanced diet, no quantity of exercise will etch demonstrable results. And effective nutrition is about consistency, an ability to maintain a steady diet over a long period of time. Somewhat counterintuitively, one of the best ways to stay consistent with a diet is not to deny oneself of occasional cravings. So don’t deny yourself a slice of that pumpkin pie, but do keep those por ..read more
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