Words of Wellness / Wellness News

Pregnancies can be a wonderful, life-changing experience for both parents.  But the process of growing a healthy baby can put a lot of stress on a mother’s mind and body. And if a mother is stressed out or is feeling physically tense during a pregnancy, the baby can be directly affected by the emotions and physical discomfort that can occur. To help soothe mom and...

ELEMENTS WESTFORD Matt S. "There are many ways you can reduce stress in your life.  One of my favorites is to take a nice long walk, especially in the woods.  Walking is such a great stress breaker.  It gets you away from the craziness of life and away from the things in life that cause you stress." Ana G. "The easiest and most natural way...

When the health of your muscles is compromised by physical or mental tension and stress, it can be beneficial to dig deep into the core of the muscular structure to heal and recuperate this living part of your body. The premise of deep tissue massage therapy does just that by getting beyond the surface of tense, sore muscles and focusing on healing the underlying layers that may be causing your pain and discomfort.

If you’re like most people in today’s society that have trouble relaxing and tuning out all of the daily distractions, then Swedish massage may be the best answer to help you unwind, release tension, and start feeling better both mentally and physically.

Deanna R. Elements Centennial "There is a 'yin' breath to be done in the evening which involves taking a deep breath in, holding it as long as you can, and then letting it out slowly.  The companion is 'yang' breath to be done in the morning or throughout the day until 6 p.m.  In 'yang' breathing, a person takes a deep breath in and...

Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a competitive athlete, sports activity can jar your joints, max your muscles and exhaust your energy. If you don’t take the time to prepare and recover your mind and body for competition, you’ll find difficulty in reaching your performance potential and accomplishing your sports activity goals. By incorporating regular...

Danny P. Elements Westford "There are many indicators that can signal stress in your life and body. Beyond those physical signs of sore and stiff muscles are many physiological and emotional indicators. One of the first is feeling rushed and not having time to get everything done. Waking up at night thinking or worrying about unfinished tasks. Feeling like you have more...

The body is a matrix of intertwined muscles, joints and tendons. Trigger point therapy taps into the body’s internal web of muscles and tissues to unlock common chronic and injury-related pains caused by tension and stress.

Rhonda I. Elements Palatine "Now that it is spring, excitement for better weather will motivate weekend warriors to try and jam a winter's worth of exercise and activities in one weekend. The most common injuries we will see people using massage to treat will be pulled quads and hamstrings, shoulder and trapezius pulls, and stiff neck muscles." Angel W. Elements...

The way you feel is more important than the number of candles on your birthday cake.  But inevitably we all get older and experience the effects of aging on our minds and bodies.Age may be just a number, as the saying goes.  But certain ages are significant benchmarks for many.“A lot of people have a specific birthday in their heads that they believe will be the...