Want to be happier, healthier, save money? It’s time to get cooking
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"Research shows people who cook more have healthier eating patterns, spend less money on take away foods and have indicators of better health."
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Massage Therapy for Headaches
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Massage therapy as a therapeutic intervention is being embraced by the medical community. This is in part because it is a non-pharmacological therapeutic intervention that is simple to carry out, economical, and has very few side effects. One area that is being explored is the use of massage therapy for patients who suffer from headache pain.
Read MoreFive ways to deal with burnout using lessons from elite sport
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"Burnout has three major characteristics: emotional and physical exhaustion, a cynical attitude towards people and relationships at work, and a feeling that you are no longer accomplishing anything worthwhile."
Read MoreConcerned about concussions and brain injuries? 4 essential reads
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"A study published July 25 based on examinations of brains of deceased NFL players reported disturbing news about the prevalence of concussions. Of 111 brains examined, all but one were found to have chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, the degenerative brain disease caused by repeated blows to the head."
Read MoreCould too much sitting be bad for our brains?
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"The brain is a glucose hungry organ. It weighs about 2% of body mass but demands about 20% of our resting energy requirements, which is mostly in the form of glucose, the primary brain fuel. If this energy supply is disrupted it can impair and even damage brain cells. Therefore, the availability of glucose to brain cells may have implications for brain health."
Read MorePeer Reviewed Publications For Massage Therapists
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As part of my commitment to elevating the profession, I have put together a short list of peer reviewed resources for massage therapists.
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