The Natural Foot vs the Shod Foot

Saw this blog and thought it presented some nice ideas on why it’s beneficial to be barefoot as much as possible.  Here’s the link: Five Finger Shoes! And check out these pictures!

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Sit before you Veg

I saw this article in Massage Magazine and think it’s worth passing on.  Basically, it recommends that when you get home and you’re tired, try something different in order to feel different.  I recall hearing a definition for “Insanity: doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result”.  So this article is…

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Benefits of Massage for Mental Health

This is a great article on the benefits of massage for mental health.  I’m so happy that researchers are finally validating what my clients have known for years – Massage is good for you! http://www.naturaltherapypages.co.uk/article/print/Massage_and_Mental_Health

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10 Ways to Improve Your Posture

Saw this article and thought it was pretty good.  Too bad they don’t mention massage or especially Structural Integration although they do mention yoga a couple of times. 10 Ways to Improve Your Posture

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Pain is like thirst or hunger….

Got this from Facebook via Tom Myers: “Patrick Wall suggested that pain may be likened to a “need” state, like thirst or hunger. Both of these are uncomfortable states that require action for their downregulation, i.e., a “consummatory act.” If you are thirsty, to get a drink is the “consummatory act” that will satisfy that…

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Ancient Moves for Orthopedic Problems

By JANE E. BRODY Jason Lee FASTER THAN AN OPERATION The triangular forearm support may relieve shoulder pain in those with injured rotator cuffs. With the costs of medical care spiraling out of control and an ever-growing shortage of doctors to treat an aging population, it pays to know about methods of prevention and treatment…

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