Myofascial Release and Fibromyalgia
Click here to go to the article. “Benefits of massage-myofascial release therapy on pain, anxiety, quality of sleep, depression, and quality of life in patients with fibromyalgia” from “Evidence Based Complementary Medicine” on December 28, 2010. As described in the article, “Fibromyalgia is a chronic syndrome characterized by generalized pain, joint rigidity,...
Read MoreMarch 2011 – Massage & Acupuncture for Anxiety and Depression
Announcements Great news! Dene has a new location in Bellevue. Located inside the Kneady, Body, & Feet clinic, you can now schedule online your massages with Dene on the Eastside. Click here to schedule or see more details about the location. What the Research Says: Massage and Acupuncture can help in alleviating symptoms of anxiety and depression Touch may help alleviate symptoms of...
Read MoreBlood Circulation and Massage
Click here to read the abstract for ”Therapeutic massage of the neck and shoulders produces changes in peripheral blood flow when assessed with dynamic infrared thermography.” From the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medcine on July 16, 2010. For many years, massage therapists have maintained that massage therapy increases circulation. Now new research is helping prove...
Read MoreFebruary 2011 – Acupuncture and Massage for Arthritis
Buying gifts for friends and family is something we do all year long. If you’re anything like us, then you have a long list of people to shop for. Dealing with the traffic and the crowds at the mall probably don’t have you looking forward to it. If you have someone in your life who suffers from chronic pain, then you probably know first hand how painful their day to day lives can become...
Read MoreWhat Kind of Pillow Should I Buy?
Did you know a six year-old pillow can contain up to 10%-25% of its weight in dust mites? This extra weight includes both living and dead mites as well as their excrement. Ew! How old is YOUR pillow? Before rushing off to replace (or set fire to*) your questionable pillows, let’s take a minute to discuss how important finding the right pillow is. We spend approximately one third of our...
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