The journal of Military Medicine reports that massage reduces self reported ratings of anxiety, depression, worry and physical pain. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common diagnosis among military veterans, it is characterized by a re-experiencing of trauma, avoidance and emotional numbing, all of these lead to a hyperarousal of the sympathetic nervous system. Massage......
Spring is a time of regeneration, new beginnings, and a renewal of spirit. The world is alive with buds and blooms, and sweet fragrances fill the air. Just as the outside world is being reborn, so are our bodies. Spring is the ideal time for cleaning and clearing, not just our homes and yards, but......
We, as a society, have become accustomed to stress as a part of daily life. How often do we respond to inquiries on our mental status with “I’m just so busy” or “I’m stressed out”? Over scheduling and a general sense that “the busier we are the better”, have become our way of life. Would......
We live in a world of constant stimulation. On any given day we are bombarded with cell phones, email, facebook, twitter, traffic, billboards, television, (bad) news, not to mention most of us have calendars packed full of events requiring our attention. All of these stimulate our central nervous system and can activate a stress response......