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May the Blessings of Peace, Love and Joy surround you this Christmas season. (Read Article)

We had more visitors than ever this year.  And it is always a pleasure to see the little children, families in tow, anxious to see what “treats” are offered at this old house.  So thank you.  To each and every one of you who joined us.  And a great big congratulations to this year’s winner […] (Read Article)

Here it is.  The book I’ve been raving about:  Spark, by John Ratey, M.D.  If you need a little incentive to get out and get moving–especially in the fine weather that will surely be approaching this time of year–I encourage you to pick up this book. Exercise is the single most powerful tool you have […] (Read Article)

I love this and share it with you, just because… youth is not a time of life ~ it is a state of mind:  it is a temper of the will, a quality of the imagination, a vigor of the emotions, a predominance of courage over timidity, of the appetite for adventure over the love […] (Read Article)

Articles The Benefits of Frequent Massage A Powerful Health Ally Here’s the beauty of bodywork: Its benefits are compounded when massage is utilized as a frequent therapy. The more you get, the more it does.There’s no denying the power of bodywork. Regardless of the adjectives we assign to it (pampering, rejuvenating, therapeutic) or the reasons […] (Read Article)

Benefits of Massage — Good Medicine By Editorial Staff Originally published in Body Sense magazine, Fall 2001. Copyright 2001. Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals. All rights reserved.   As you lie on the table under crisp, fresh sheets, hushed music draws you into the moment. The smell of sage fills the air and you hear the gentle sound […] (Read Article)

Laura Doss/Fitness Magazine By Hallie Levine Sklar Ever wonder if your diet is missing something? Add our expert-approved, eat-right picks to stay lean, healthy, and strong. Related: 10 Stay-Slim Foods to Have in Your Kitchen The “Skinny” Steak Red meat has a bad rap. The thing is, it really is good for you. Ideally, go for […] (Read Article)

10 Natural Ways to Relax and Rejuvenate Easy Ways to Manage Stress and Build Immunity Physical activity. Regular exercise — whether it’s walking or dancing — strengthens your cardiovascular system, heart, muscles, and bones. It also stimulates the release of endorphins; improves mental functioning, concentration/attention, and cognitive performance; and lowers cholesterol, blood pressure, cortisol, and other […] (Read Article)

There are several different kinds of headaches, each with different causes. For instance, there are migraines, tension headaches, cluster headaches, and sinus headaches. If you suspect any of the above, see your doctor and then see your massage therapist. People often make their own diagnosis and assume any very painful headache is a migraine. It’s […] (Read Article)

I recently had the opportunity to research the effects of Vitamin D on our bodies.  It’s always good to keep up on the latest research.  I found this article to be very interesting–Vitamin D myths, facts and statistics by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, Editor of NaturalNews.com.  With the sun making it’s way back into our hemisphere […] (Read Article)