by Kaleigh Richards, LMT |
For many years, massage has been viewed as a stress relieving luxury. However, in the past decade or so, the general public and other healthcare professionals are starting to recognize that massage therapy is an effective healthcare approach. Massage therapy, along with chiropractic, physical therapy and other natural health modalities are [...]
by Cindy L. Sult, RN |
There are many myths and common misconceptions about laser hair removal. This article clears up some.
It doesn’t work on certain skin/hair types/colors: All skin and hair types can now be successfully treated. There are two categories of lasers: those that target pigment and those that target blood. “Pigment” lasers [...]
by Allison Prater |
Many people set new years resolutions around fitness goals that they do not keep. In forming new fitness routines, it is helpful to approach your goals holistically. Below are tips for making resolutions that you will be able to keep, by building a successful personalized practice for 2010.
Try new activities: [...]
by Rick Deutsch |
Being fit and being in shape is a goal for most Healthy Beginnings readers. Not so much to achieve an athletic goal, but more just for our general well-being. Promises of improved mobility, stamina and longevity are worth the effort. The key to success is cardiovascular and resistance training.
But how to combine [...]
submitted by Vitamin Connection |
Whole body vibration is truly causing a sensation from coast to coast. If you haven’t yet taken advantage of this healing and fitness training device, now’s the time to make it work for you. Whether you are a seasoned athlete, new to exercise or rehabilitating from injury, whole body vibration can [...]
Winter Solstice approaches as a time to reflect, and contemplate the meaning of the season. Although this is a time of giving and celebrating, why not start by putting yourself on the top of your holiday list. The holiday onslaught of high fat sweets and libations can be tempting. Instead of succumbing, enjoy the [...]
by Cindy L Sult, RN |
Onychomycosis (Tinea unguim) means fungal infection of the nail. It is the most common disease of the nails and constitutes about one half of all nail abnormalities. According to the AAFP (American Academy of Family Physicians) incidences of this infection are probably much higher than the reported 2 to 14 [...]
The TurboSonic® is the only Whole-Body Vibration Training piece of equipment registered with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as an Approved Medical Exerciser and Vibration Therapy Device (registration number 890.5380). CPT codes cover neuromuscular re-education of movement, balance coordination, kinesthetic sense, posture and proprioception; therapeutic exercises to develop strength and endurance, range of motion, and [...]
ACCEPT GOD STRETCH
Put hands, interlocking thumb over the other thumb with fingers overlapped. Stretch backward, inhaling slowly and fully with the interlocked hands away from your back.
Come back straight up while exhaling.
Repeat 3 times.
Imagine hearing, “your mother is in a coma and will die any minute from cancer.” Master John, DSM, Executive Stress Care Consultant [...]
by Jennifer Gray, Pharmacist |
Eczema comes in many shapes and sizes; but one thing is constant, the ITCH. It is always there taunting its victims, urging them to abandon all control and scratch. “It feels so good to scratch that I keep on doing it even though I know it will hurt more when I [...]
by Allison Prater |
In recent years, Middle Eastern dance, commonly known as “belly dance” has been one of the fastest growing fitness trends in the US, and with good reason. There are a host of benefits that can be attained through the practice of belly dance for both women and men of all ages. Belly [...]
by Jennifer Gray, Pharmacist |
You have hit that age where suddenly no one mistakes you for being in your twenties anymore. It is time to take a critical look at your skin and decide which skin care program is the best to hide fine lines and a sallow complexion. Take a cyber-walk through the internet [...]
