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Deep Tissue Massage Techniques
Massage therapy comes in two different forms; one is for relaxation only and one is for corrective measures. The more intense therapy is called deep tissue massage, which focuses on the deeper layers of the muscles to relieve deep-seeded pressure and knots buried within. Closely related with classic massage therapy techniques, deep tissue uses slow [...]
Read More >>Massage Therapy: Safe to the Touch
Massage therapy is an effective method of treating stress and painful conditions, but as with any medical treatment safety must always be addressed. Although massage is a simple, straightforward form of treatment there is a possibility of harm if performed by someone not schooled in all aspects of the discipline. Massage training is available for [...]
Read More >>Nutrition & Fitness Experts on Swimming
By: Gen Wright
With swimming now officially the most popular participation sport in the UK* and new national awareness programs such as ‘Learn to Swim’ and ‘Free Swimming’ there’s never been a better time to visit your local pool.
These initiatives have prompted top personal trainer Lucy Wyndham-Read and behavioral psychologist Judi James – resident experts at [...]
Your Guide to Gastrointestinal Health
Author: Stephen Lau
Gastrointestinal function and ecology are critical to your longevity health. Gastrointestinal health is longevity health. The undigested food in your digestive system often becomes the breeding ground for the development of potentially harmful bacteria that live in your bowl, and thus influences your health and well-being.
Your gastrointestinal tract is composed of your mouth [...]
First New Treatment in More Than 40 Years Available for Hyperuricemia in Patients with Gout
(ARA) – An estimated 5.1 million Americans suffer from gout, the most common type of inflammatory arthritis in men over age 40. For these sufferers, a new medicine is now available to help treat an underlying condition of gout. Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved ULORIC(R) (febuxostat) 40-mg and 80-mg tablets, a once-daily [...]
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