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Discovery reveals blocking inflammation may lead to chronic pain

Findings may lead to reconsideration of how we treat acute pain.


Humans may have evolved to show signs of stress to evoke support from others

Showing signs of stress could make us more likeable and prompt others to act more positively towards us.


Excessive sports training may have negative effects on mood

New research conducted by the UAB with road cyclists, published in the journal PeerJ, sheds light on the importance of monitoring a training session load with the use of heart rate variability measuring tools, to favour assimilation and prevent injuries, and to compare training intensity with mood states the following morning.
 
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Students of massage therapy will find the book an invaluable source of essential material to support their learning and understanding of their new profession.  More experienced therapists will use it to enhance, update and extend their skills in this key area of practice.
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Creating a spa-like experience

Creating a spa-like experience in your massage therapy clinic

When clients enter a spa, they are greeted by sights, sounds and smells that welcome instant relaxation. Whether you’re an RMT working from home, within a clinic, or offer mobile massage, there are multiple ways you can create a relaxing, spa-like space. We chatted with Jaclyn Howse, RMT and Head of Therapeutic Services at Ste. Anne’s Spa in Grafton, Ontario, for some insight into how RMTs can tweak their practice spaces to insight a spa-like feel. » Read more...
 
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