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Percussive massage is also known as tapotement, a derivative of the French verb tapoter which means “to tap or pat”. This is an accurate description of this form of massage as it involves a vigorous “tapping” motion that is able to penetrate deeply into the different layers of muscle. If you tend to carry a [...]

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Trigger Point Therapy was developed by Dr. Janet Travell, who treated JFK for back pain during his years in Senate. Her treatment was so successful that she went on to become the first female White House physician. Her therapy focuses on the release of trigger points. These are hypersensitive spots in an injured muscle which [...]

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Almost one in every five Americans suffers from chronic pain, according to a poll from ABC News and Stanford Medical Center. This means that as many as 40 million people are living life in a near constant state of discomfort – that’s twice as many people as those with diabetes! There are only 1,700 doctors [...]

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According to a recent article in TIME magazine 180 million Americans buy sugar-free products in an effort to lose weight. The problem, however, is that not only do these chemical sugar substitutes not promote weight loss; they may also pose a serious risk to your health. Humans are genetically predisposed to craving sweet flavors. In [...]

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Shiatsu is a form of Japanese massage based on the principles of acupressure. It is believed that health can be restored through establishing balance along the energy meridians of the body and removing any blockages or stagnation. There are also direct benefits to the manipulation of the soft tissues. Researchers have begun to study the [...]

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