Spring is a good time to increase your running, whether you’re a seasoned marathoner or you are just starting out. But with a more intense training routine comes tight, sore muscles. Massage may be the answer; it can benefit you, the runner, in countless ways. It can help improve your flexibility and reduce your risk  … Read More

So you’ve finally decided to get a massage – and when you call to book your appointment, you are asked the question, “What type of massage are you looking for –Swedish or Deep Muscle?” Not all massages are equal! The massage industry doesn’t even have standard titles for the various types of massages– yet. I  … Read More

Our feet are something we only think about when they hurt — when we need new shoes, or in the summer, when more of them show. But how often do you think about the importance of your feet and how you use them contribute to your overall health and well being? Understanding the importance of  … Read More

(BPT) Separating fact from fiction can be difficult, especially when it comes to information about your health. Cutting through the Internet clutter and opinions from friends to uncover the truth is key to keeping the mind and body well. Dr. Jennifer Johnson, naturopathic doctor at Bastyr University School of Naturopathic Medicine, offers her expert insight  … Read More

Spring is a good time to increase your running, whether you’re a seasoned marathoner or you are just starting out. But with a more intense training routine comes tight, sore muscles. Massage may be the answer; it can benefit you, the runner, in countless ways. It can help improve your flexibility and reduce your risk  … Read More

There are dozens of detoxification, or cleansing diets, from juice diets to liver detox. Detox diets are extremely popular, but there’s no scientific evidence that they work, according to the Mayo Clinic . Detox diets are advertised as a way to remove toxins from the body. Specific detox diets vary — but typically a period  … Read More

We are all guilty of occasional overeating, which can cause abdominal discomfort and pain. Poor eating habits contribute to digestive disorders and can interfere with the normal function of the digestive system. According to the Mayo Clinic, massage is one complementary therapy that can help relieve the stress as well as the pain and discomfort  … Read More

(BPT) – Mothers everywhere understand that the food kids eat is more than just a collection of nutrients arranged on a plate. “Eat a balanced diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables and in moderation” has been sage motherly advice for a long time. Unfortunately, conflicting information from a variety of sources can make it  … Read More

So you tell your friends about this great class you went to at the gym – Silver Sneakers® – and they scoff, secretly thinking that THEY are able to handle more than that! Perhaps nothing could be further from the truth – as the Silver Sneakers classes are NOT necessarily easy to perform. What they  … Read More

Although many of us are trying not to gain weight or to lose it, there are some people whose goal is to gain or keep their weight from decreasing. As people age, appetites may diminish due to inactivity, illness, disabilities or medications. Difficulty chewing or swallowing may limit the foods that can be easily or  … Read More