Words of Wellness

Massage therapy is linked to reducing seasonal allergy symptoms. This is because stress increases symptoms. And relaxation reduces symptoms. And massage increases relaxation.

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...

Maureen O.Elements Westford"Adequate sleep is essential to having energy for a good day. A comfortable sleep environment is helpful, and you should avoid stimulants before going to bed. A regular massage helps to ensure a quality rest, as massage has been shown to have the same benefits of resting for seven to eight hours on the body. A nutritious diet including fruits and vegetables...

A body in motion tends to stay in motion. A body at rest tends to stay at rest. Massage puts your muscles in motion while you rest, increasing flexibility and maximizing your body's range of motion.

Chicago-based Neuromuscular Therapist, Mara Nicandro, shares her insights on the causes of restricted movement and the benefits of massage in its treatment and prevention.

You'd think there's only one way to breathe, like the way you do naturally, but you'd be wrong. Certain methods take more work than others, and you can improve your health by doing it better.P

Lifehacking blog Selfication explains a number of ways to breathe correctly, but the most important one is to breathe from your diaphragm. It's what singers learn to do and babies do naturally. Those deep breaths give both singers and little children the ability to project their voices powerfully, for better or worse. In your case, you can use it to get more oxygen and more energy. Selfication explains.

Being a parent, employee, fitness-minded individual and consumer in today’s technology-driven society can take a toll on your body as you bounce around from role to role throughout your day. Your body is your biggest tool and its health plays a huge significance in the quality and longevity of your life. If you don’t take care of your body each day and continually...