Words of Wellness

Stress can be found in all aspects of your life and it continues to be a driving force behind many of the mental and physical ailments of the U.S. population. The American Psychological Association’s Stress in America™ survey warns that a combination of high stress levels, reliance on unhealthy behaviors to manage stress and alarming physical health consequences of...

Suzanne M. Elements Chandler/Ahwatukee "What stresses me out about tax season is watching how stressed my husband gets about completing the returns." Amy O. Elements Chandler/Ahwatukee "My biggest stress is waiting for the refund." Lori W. Elements North San Antonio "Personally, I don't get stressed out about tax season because I...

Donielle W. Elements Greenville "A great stretch for clients and therapists is the doorway stretch for pectoral muscles.  Standing in a doorway with arms braced on the side of the door and leaning forward with your body will help stretch pectoral muscles contracted from forward posture or a lot of computer work. “Another great one for the upper shoulders,...

Your New Year’s resolutions may be taking a back seat now that it has been a few months since the ball dropped on New Year’s Eve and the hustle and bustle of your daily life has taken over full speed. But before you give up on fulfilling your resolutions and reverting back to your same old habits, take a minute today to reconsider your New Year’s goals and decide...

Do the cold winter weather and gray skies leave your mind and body feeling fatigued and sluggish? Are your lower back muscles stiff and tight from shoveling snow over the winter and staying cooped up in your house during unfavorable weather conditions? If so, it's time to put a spring back into your step and relieve your lower back pain with the following four lower back...

As Old Man Winter blows in dry, cold weather this time of year, your hands and feet may be suffering from dry conditions, irritated skin and stiff muscle aches. Your hands and feet can really take a beating throughout the course of your busy life, but especially during the winter season, making this time of the year the best season to give your hands and feet the attention they...

It’s February, the month of LOVE.  And, yes, romance is in the air!Valentine’s Day is a special day for lovebirds, but one day is far too short a time for all the romance of February.  Why not show your significant other your love and concern for their health by preparing (or ordering) romantic and superbly nutritious dinners for two?Here are five ways to...

The bottom line to having a healthy and happy holiday season this year is to focus on enjoying more healthy ways to treat yourself, rather than consuming large quantities of holiday food and beverages.

Regular massages not only help with relieving back pain, neck pain and other common ailments, but they can also help to reduce the mental and physical stress associated with strenuous workouts, while increasing your body’s circulation and range of motion.

Sports massage therapy has become increasingly popular among athletes. With golf season in full swing, the following tips offer ways to enhance your golf game through massage.