Massage After Exercise Myth Busted (opt for a stretching session instead!)
November 29, 2011 by Amy Grimes
Filed under Massage, stretching
One of the biggest myths in massage therapy is that massage can help release lactic acid from the muscles by increasing circulation. While this has be dis-proved and there are no studies to support this theory(that I am aware of), I continue to see it listed on websites as a benefit to massage. Infact massage [...]
Thanksgiving 2011
November 24, 2011 by Amy Grimes
Filed under Inspiration
Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, [...]
Boost Your Immune System During Your Daily Shower
November 23, 2011 by Amy Grimes
Filed under Health & Wellness, lymphatic drainage
Your lymphatic system circulates 1.5-3 liters of lymph on a daily basis. When you receive Lymphatic Drainage work, your lymph system becomes more efficient and increase the amount of lymph circulated. A single lymphatic session can increase the daily amount from 10 up to 30 liters of lymph a day! There are many benefits to [...]
Friday Five: Five Suggestions for Audio Relaxation
October 21, 2011 by Amy Grimes
Filed under Health & Wellness
Are you someone who relaxes when the right audio sounds hit your ears? Here are some of my favorite go-to tracks when I need to relax. 1. Nature Sounds - Believe it or not, finding a good nature sound recording is actually quite difficult as the audio quality has a tendency to be quite poor. [...]
Daydreaming Up A Purpose
October 16, 2011 by Amy Grimes
Filed under Cancer Massage, Inspiration, Massage
Daydreams are the launchpad for living our purpose. I had a life coach that encouraged us every morning, before we got out of bed to envision a day in our perfect life. Not a casual dream, mind you, but a thoughtful vision where we could see every detail of our life. I spent time imagining [...]