by raynamcginnis | May 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
One well-researched and documented benefit of massage therapy is its ability to boost of the body’s own defense against disease – the immune system. Good health depends on a well-functioning immune system. But many suffer such severe impairment of their immune systems... by raynamcginnis | May 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a serious condition affecting one in four American adults. Some information suggests that people with hypertension should not use massage as treatment. Fortunately, research contradicts this finding. Any kind of massage flushes... by raynamcginnis | Apr 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
While chronic stress is known to cause a wide range of health problems, stress has not been thoroughly considered as the root of TMJ problems. “But I thought TMJ syndrome was all about jaw muscles and joints!” Certainly that is where the symptoms occur—the ones that... by raynamcginnis | Apr 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
Depression can be an expensive and devastating condition, in part because of the effect depressive illness can have on overall health. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “Depression can adversely affect the course and outcome of common chronic conditions,... by raynamcginnis | Apr 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
Talk to anyone who suffers from chronic pain and before very long, the subject turns to anxiety. They may say things like, “It’s worst when I’m stressed out,” or “I hold my stress in my neck and shoulders,” or “Stress always shows up in my lower back.” The reality is... by raynamcginnis | Apr 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
Back in the days of the cave bear and the saber-toothed cat, the human body evolved to respond to danger from an attack by either fleeing or fighting. Both these actions require extra levels of adrenaline and cortisol, together known as the “stress... by raynamcginnis | Apr 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
Sure, massage feels good. But how does it actually work? What happens in the body when we experience massage? The easy explanation that massage reduces stress needs further examination. How does massage reduce stress? Naturally, massage therapy targets the source of... by raynamcginnis | Apr 2, 2020 | Benefits of Massage
3 Ways Massage Relieves Myofascial Pain Syndrome Almost everyone suffers from occasional muscle soreness. Whether prompted by gardening, sports or outdoor activities like hiking, aches and pains are familiar companions for most of us. Myofascial pain syndrome is... by raynamcginnis | May 6, 2019 | Massage, Technology
The world today is filled with “smart” devices. Phones, televisions, thermostats, even toilets are “thinking” and working to make your life easier. The engineers at Panasonic are also employing smart technology but with a higher goal in mind: to make you feel better.... by raynamcginnis | Mar 20, 2019 | Technology, Uncategorized
The origins of massage therapy can be traced back thousands of years, with references in ancient texts from China, Japan, India, Greece and beyond. Paintings depicting massage can also be found in ancient Egyptian tombs from around 2500 BC. But you don’t have to dig... 