How do you even judge a massage? Not only is this the general response from others, it was mine as well when I was asked to compete in the 2018 World Massage Championships. I am not a competitive individual per se, I hardly enter raffles and contests. I will often tell people that I am…
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By Jenn Maples, NTP Going on road trips used to be one of my favorite things as a kid. We’d pack up the car with a few Mad Libs (remember those?), some colored pencils and paper and a cooler filled with snacks that my now-nutritionist-self probably wouldn’t approve of. But road-tripping doesn’t have to mean…
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Written by Liza Arnold, LMT Soothing a crying infant can be as challenging as solving a Rubix cube. Techniques like patting an infant on the back to assist with burping or singing a calming song are commonly known. What isn’t normally acknowledged is that these are both examples of body manipulation. Patting an infant’s…
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By Elise Hecker Cosmetologist, Esthetician, Oncology Trained Esthetics, and Licensed Massage Therapist As a Licensed Esthetician, I am always focused on facial skin issues and the underlying structures. I recently have become obsessed with the lymphatic system knowing that it is the barometer for overall health and wellness of the skin and the whole body.…
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Lemon Ginger Tea Lemon ginger tea is one of the most common remedies for nausea. If you have never tried lemon ginger tea before, start with a little ginger and increase the amount to taste. This tea also works well to stimulate digestion, increase circulation, decrease inflammation and cleanse the liver! As an herbalist, when…
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By John S. Brown, LMT Common Causes of Neck and Shoulder Pain demystified. Neck and shoulder pain is one of the most common complaints of those seeking massage and, if you’re reading this then most likely you are all too familiar with how uncomfortable it can be. “But what causes it?” many of my clients…
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Skin aging occurs when there is a decrease in circulation of blood, which carries vital nutrients to the skin. When we age, nutrient circulation and detoxifying lymph become increasingly sluggish. This causes the skin becomes more “stagnant.” When used for long periods of time without a break, Botox decreases flow in the face even…
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Serves: 6-8 as an appetizer, or 4 as a main course Total Time: 45 minutes For Lemon Aioli (Makes 1 1/2 cup) Ingredients 1/2 cup egg whites 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated 1 tablespoon dijon mustard 1 large garlic clove 1/4 teaspoon unrefined sea salt 1 cup olive oil…
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Extensive research has revealed that the old calories-in-and-calories-out model of weight loss just doesn’t work anymore. It doesn’t take into consideration the nutrient content of the food or how that food is metabolized in the body. It doesn’t take into consideration your thoughts, beliefs, and emotions about certain foods. Weight Loss is Not…
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By Kim Swanson, NTP You gotta watch this video: If Fructose is bad what about fruit? Fascinating! I love how the “Fruit is Bad” myth is finally getting debunked. Thank goodness this myth didn’t last as long as the “Saturated Fats are Unhealthy” myth lasted! Red Wine Poached Pears Anyone? Makes: 2 whole…
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