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Posted on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 7:59 AM
Most people have heard that massage relieves the symptoms of stress - but how? First, let’s define stress. A stressor is a situation orevent which upsets your balance and triggers a biochemical reaction called the“flight or fight” or stress response. The stress response helps you either flee from a stressor or stand up and fight. Signs of the stress response includei ncreased perspiration, muscle tension, and heart rate; rapid and shallow breathing, rerouting of blood away from internal organs resulting in slowed digestion. |
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Posted on Thursday, September 15, 2011 5:40 PM
According to Mirriam-Webster,ergonomics is “an applied science concerned with designing and arranging things people use so that the people and things interact most efficiently and safely.” OSHA states that “effective and successful "fits" assure high productivity, avoidance of illness and injury risks, and increased satisfaction among the workforce.” Think about how you spend your day. In front of a computer? Hunched over your smartphone? The hours you spend in a given position are training and conditioning your muscles to hold that position. |
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Posted on Saturday, May 14, 2011 1:02 PM
Sound like an oxymoron? Massage only costs money, right? Not necessarily. While many people see massage as simply a luxury item, mounting research shows the health benefits of massage. Research also documents the toll that chronic stress takes on our health and our pocketbooks. The American Institute of Stress estimates that job-related stress costs American businesses $300 billion every year. This includes missed work time, workplace accidents, repetitive motion injuries, employee turnover, diminished productivity and direct costs of medical, legal, and insurance. |
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Posted on Monday, April 11, 2011 6:58 PM
When I create a calm, relaxing environment in my office, I consider the effect on all of your senses. Try these tips to engage your sense while relaxing at home. Sound– Shut out loud & distracting noises, turn off your phone and the TV. Add a fountain or some white noise, and top it off with relaxing music. Try “Spa” or “Chill” on XM. Or plug “massage” or “spa” into Pandora to get started. Smell– Clear out cooking and other smells. Add lavender, ylang ylang, chamomile, citrus, or whichever scent you find relaxing. |
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