from the Daily Telegraph THREE years ago, Stanhope Gardens single father of four Paul Lawrence was looking for a lifestyle change. “Most of my life I have been a stockbroker and for a short period I got into real estate, but I could not wait to be my own boss,” Mr Lawrence said. That was…
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Alternative medicine to treat pain and other ailments on the rise locally
from rrstar.com Maria Furgat wants people to know there are options when it comes to treating everything from pain to the common cold. Furgat joined the team at Circles of Wellness, 3626 E. State St., Rockford, a few months back. She specializes in acupuncture, cupping and herbal remedies after earning her bachelor's degree in nutritional…
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Massage Helps Reduce Postpartum Anxiety
from Massage Magazine The study, “The effect of slow-stroke back massage on the anxiety levels of Iranian women on the first postpartum day,” involved 100 primiparous women, or first-time mothers, with normal deliveries. The women, whose average age was 22, were randomly assigned to either the massage group or the control group. On the first…
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Living Your Passion and Purpose: A Portrait
From Huffington Post: I’m about to tell you a story that may seem impossible to believe. But I promise you, every single word is true. I’m going to tell you the story of a woman who loves her career so much that she is breaking every industry norm in her field. My massage therapist, Ruth…
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Regular Massage Therapy Eases Pain and Fatigue of MS1, Small Study Reports
From Multiple Sclerosis News Today: Regular massage therapy given people with multiple sclerosis (MS) significantly reduced their pain and fatigue, and helped to ease spasticity, a small pilot study reports. The results further support previous findings as to the benefits of massage in treating MS symptoms and improving patients’ quality of life. Read the rest here.
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