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Arthritis Relief They say that arthritis can strike you at any time especially if it is in the genes, limited calcium, and no exercise. Obesity and random dieting with incorrect foods have also been known to strike at the bones resulting in arthritic problems. Psoriatic arthritis is another problem where dealing with skin ailments and painful joints is a deadly combination. As is the case, there is no sure cure for the illness (arthritis), but with the right approach in terms of lifestyle choices, and massage, it can be kept in check. Reflexology to the Rescue A professional LMT uses simple methods to ease away the pain and stiffness. Reflexology as a science deals with the problem at the core where the applications of pressure to the trigger points are…

Depression Treatment Treatment of depression is not an easy exercise. A person suffering from chronic depression must be treated before it manifests into a potent situation. Practically everyone goes through depression at certain points of her/his life, one should not confuse this as a problem. However, if it goes out of control resulting in a manic-depressive state, the right cocktail of meds, therapy, and a good environment helps along with familial support. Let us look at how massage therapy and talk therapy can treat depression. A Good Cocktail Talk therapy or psychotherapy has always been a good tool, as talking out a problem usually helps people. A good counselor/therapist will understand the extent of the problem once s/he meets the patient. Not every person with a depressive state of mind…

The "Happy Chemical" Serotonin is unofficially called the happy chemical by many people. It is responsible for many things in the human body, but it mainly contributes to feelings of happiness and wellbeing. If you were to try looking for serotonin in the human body, your best bet would be to look in brain, bowels and blood platelets because it is mainly found there. Serotonin transmits messages between nerve cells. It is also a precursor for melatonin helping the body regulate its internal clock. It is also thought to play a big role in appetite, emotions, motor, cognitive and autonomic functions. There are many ways of boosting your serotonin levels naturally, let us look at some of them: Exercise boosts serotonin levels in the brain. More exercise equals more serotonin…

An integrative and conjoint approach Massage therapy and Psychotherapy are two different things. Massage therapy works with the body to improve a person’s quality of life while Psychotherapy works with a person’s mind to achieve the same goal. Plenty of issues can make a person look for psychotherapy and massage therapy. Issues ranging from eating disorders to sexual and physical traumas as well as countless more can all push a person onto a quest for help. It is well documented that talk therapy works but can only go a certain distance when a person’s issues involve the complete alienation of their body. Touch has been found to be an important and understated part of the process. Increase serotonin and dopamine levels Massage therapists have been observed to increase serotonin and…