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Massage is becoming more and more accepted by the medical community with continued research suggesting that massage eases insomnia, boosts immunity, and prevents PMS. Some hospitals are making it a standard therapy. Television’s Dr. Oz specifically recommends massage for heart patients. “All of our surgery patients are offered the treatment…and it’s a mandatory weekly . . . → Read More: Dr. Oz prescribes massage

Stress can take a large toll on your mental and physical health. “People who are under a lot of stress have physical problems related to constantly being under stress,” says Sally R. Connolly, a social worker and therapist at the Couples Clinic of Louisville in Louisville, Ky. “And if you don’t find ways [to . . . → Read More: Simple Stress Relievers

Just one fresh flower in a room can help ease winter’s chill, according to Colorado bodyworker and aromatherapist Mary Kathleen Rose. “In the winter, when there’s less light, there’s a tendency for people to get a little depressed.

“In the winter, I really like the infused oils that have an evergreen scent. An evergreen . . . → Read More: Ways to Beat Winter Blues

Here you are back at work and you’re still longing for that couch at home. So is your tired aching body. Even with a perfectly designed workstation, comfortable chair, and good posture, working at a computer is likely to result in strain, because it requires you to sit still for long periods of time . . . → Read More: How to Stretch at Your Desk

A recent U.S. study, published online in the Journal of Obesity, found several ways to watch your weight without dieting:

1) Listen to your body’s cues about hunger and fullness 2) Reduce your stress, specifically lowering cortisol, a stress hormone

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3) Smell a grapefruit. It’s up to . . . → Read More: Wonderful Ways to Lose Weight

Give the gift of relaxation to yourself every day. Whether you have ten minutes to put your feet up, a chance to take a nap, or an hour to get a massage, you deserve it. Rewarding yourself with little treats can help you forget about your troubles, and you’ll look forward to them (and . . . → Read More: Relax a Little Every Day

Holiday stress can take out the best of us! Let’s all take a moment and give thanks to the restorative effects of massage and its ability to relax and melt away the stress of the holidays.

This is the beginning of a wonderful year so let’s all give thanks and celebrate with a calming . . . → Read More: Massage melts holiday stress

Age Management Physicians from Cenegenics Carolinas, a preventive health and age management medical facility, released their top tips for staying healthy over the 2011 holiday season:

Exercise relieves stress. Even ten minutes of walking can really help.

Drink plenty of water. The number one cause of daytime fatigue is dehydration.

Don’t drink too much . . . → Read More: Stay Healthy this Holiday

Don’t let holiday stress get you down. Here are some easy tips to get you thru.

Breathe deeply. Count while breathing in if it helps you pull in more air. Pause for a moment before you exhale. Now breathe out all the way until every last breath is gone. If you can, pause just . . . → Read More: Don’t let holiday stress get you down

The holidays can be hectic and I have the perfect gift solution. Purchase Instant Gift Certificates online and instantly send gifts to the special people in your life.

Give them the opportunity to enjoy an exceptional massage and make it easy on you at the same time. It’s one way to put a little . . . → Read More: Easy gift shopping