Inclement Weather?
Posted in Uncategorized on 02/03/2010 02:35 pm by AMMASee our Snow Policy here. The same goes for all types of inclement weather.
The Dangers of Over-the-Counter Pain-Killers
Posted in General Health, Medical Massage on 03/10/2010 06:56 am by AMMA
(AP Photo/Courtesy Antonio Benedi)
Many of the dear folks with whom we work have lived in pain for years. As a result, over-the-counter meds can play a frequent role in our lives. . . .
While Tylenol certainly can be helpful, we need to remember to exercise caution when using over-the-counter medications.
Last year, the FDA linked normal acetaminophin use to liver damage and pushed for stronger warnings and stricter dose limits for drugs that, like Tylenol, contain acetaminophen.
When Antonio Benedi (left) of Springfield, Va., felt a case of the flu coming on one weekend in February 1993, he did what millions of others do — he reached for a common over-the-counter pain medication. “I was taking Tylenol like I was supposed to, by the label,” he said. A few days later the then 37-year-old Benedi was in a coma and in desperate need of a liver transplant.
Read the whole story at ABC news:
Fascia . . . Liquid Crystal
Posted in Structural Integration on 03/08/2010 11:36 am by AMMA
We were fortunate to see Dr. Jean-Claude Guimberteau’s “Strolling Under the Skin” video in it’s entirety at the First International Fascia Research Congress a couple of years ago. Recently, some kind soul posted clips from the video on YouTube. Fascia is building block upon which Structural Integration is built, it is what makes it possible for us to do the work we do and a huge part of what allows our bodies to change themselves.
We talk about it all the time. . . . Now you can see it for yourself!
Lymphedema Awareness Day
Posted in Lymph Drainage on 03/06/2010 07:52 am by AMMA
Eunice Mooney, a certified lymphatic therapist, demonstrates a massage technique for lymphedema on client Donna Braham. Herald photo by Angela Hill.
An article written by Angela Hill for the Prince Albert Daily Herald tells us that today is Lymphedema Awareness Day in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Let’s promote awareness here as well! Why not?
See the article at http://www.paherald.sk.ca/News/Local/2010-02-25/article-824113/Lymphedema-recognized/1.
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15 House Plants You Can Use as Air Purifiers
Posted in General Health on 03/04/2010 07:23 am by AMMA
How many do you have? http://air-purifier-reviewsite.com/blog/15-house-plants-you-can-use-as-air-purifiers/
* Areca Palm Tree * Peace Lily
* Lady Palm * Aloe Vera
* Bamboo Palm * Spider Plant
* Boston Fern * Chrysanthemum
* Rubber Plant * Snake Plant
* Dracaena
* English Ivy
* Date Palm Tree
* Ficus Alii
* Heart Leaf Philodendron
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“Healthier Solutions by Marie” Spring 2010 Newsletter
Posted in General Health on 03/02/2010 06:48 am by AMMA
Marie Browning’s Spring newsletter just arrived in our inbox, so we’d like to share it with you. Marie is Board Certified in Nutritional Wellness (CNW) and publishes a regular newsletter. Her newsletter is filled with sometimes surprising and always useful information for healthy lifestyles and includes yummy recipes. Together with the newsletter, more information is available at her website, “Healthier Solutions by Marie.”
Baby, It’s Cold Outside!
Posted in General Health on 03/01/2010 05:56 am by AMMA
While we have enjoyed this year’s winter and its snow immensely, we are looking forward to the arrival of Spring! Nevertheless, it’s good to know that the cold is indeed good medicine. . . .
Cold Weather - Is it good or bad for your health?
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Most of us spend the winter trying to stay warm, but a little bit of exposure to cold may not be such a bad thing. There are two types of fat in the human body: white fat and brown fat. Brown fat is the heat-producing, calorie-burning fat that babies need to regulate their body temperatures. Most of it disappears with age, but adults retain some brown fat. Dutch researchers reported findings last year that showed that moderately cool temperatures of 61° F activated brown fat in 23 of 24 study volunteers. This is a good thing because brown fat burns calories more efficiently than white fat, and so may help control weight. When we get chilled this winter, we may take some consolation that at least we’re firing up those brown fat cells. Read the rest of this entry »
Tiny Touches Make A Big Difference. . .
Posted in Lymph Drainage, Pre-Natal and Infant Massage, Structural Integration, TMJ, Therapeutic Massage on 02/26/2010 06:30 am by AMMA
Evidence That Little Touches Do Mean So Much, a recent New York Times article by Benedict Carey, encourages more fist bumps, shoulder pats, hugs, and high fives. So do we!
Make Sure Your Bra Fits!
Posted in Kingsport, TN, Lymph Drainage, Structural Integration on 02/23/2010 09:24 am by AMMA
Does Your Bra Really Fit? Most women with whom we work wear bras that are WAY too tight. Too-tight bras significantly restrict lymphatic flow and produce fascial binding, both of which can lead to a host of ills.
Finer Things for Her is having a Swim and Fit Event from 25-27 February. Swim trunk show, bra specials, giveaways & a special reception until 7pm Thursday evening.
Remember that a proper-fitting brassiere should allow you to easily slip two fingers under the band and under the straps. Call 423.343.9043 to schedule your fitting appointment. Tell them that Amber sent ya!
Arm Exercises May Cut Swelling in Breast Cancer Survivors
Posted in Lymph Drainage on 02/22/2010 06:14 am by AMMA
An article published by Reuters verifies what we lymph drainage specialists have suspected all along, stating:
After a year, women who did a twice weekly workout while wearing a compression garment had less arm pain and swelling, a condition known as lymphedema.
“Weight lifting reduced the number and severity of arm and hand symptoms, increased muscular strength and reduced the incidence of lymphedema,” a team at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine reported in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Read more at http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE57B5RE20090812.