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Massage & Chronic Tension Headaches
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Abstract Massage Therapy and Frequency of Chronic Tension Headaches Objectives The effect of massage therapy on chronic non-migraine headache was investigated. Methods Chronic tension headache sufferers received structured massage therapy treatment directed toward neck and shoulder muscles. Headache frequency, duration, and intensity were recorded and compared with baseline measures. Results Compared with baseline values, headache
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Massage & Depression
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Abstract Treatment Effects of Massage Therapy in Depressed People: A Meta-Analysis. Objective To systematically investigate the treatment effects of massage therapy in depressed people by incorporating data from recent studies. Data Sources A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of massage therapy in depressed people was conducted using published studies from PubMed, EMBASE, PsycINFO, and
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Massage & Migraines
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Abstract A Randomized, Controlled Trial of Massage Therapy as a Treatment for Migraine Background Migraine is a distressing disorder that is often triggered by stress and poor sleep. Only one randomized controlled trial (RCT) has assessed the effects of massage therapy on migraine experiences, which yielded some promising findings. Purpose An RCT was designed to
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Massage & Pain Management
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Abstract The Effects of Massage Therapy on Pain Management in the Acute Care Setting Background Pain management remains a critical issue for hospitals and is receiving the attention of hospital accreditation organizations. The acute care setting of the hospital provides an excellent opportunity for the integration of massage therapy for pain management into the team-centered
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Research Briefs on Massage Benefits
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Stress includes physiological and psychological components. Physical symptoms of stress response include elevated blood pressure, cardiac and digestive changes, moodiness, indecisiveness, and neuromuscular problems. As the world in which we live becomes increasingly stressful we really only have two choices: either we avoid stress, or we learn how to deal with it effectively. Because it
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SAD & Vitamin D
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9 Foods Naturally High in Vitamin D November 17, 2015Authors: Jenn Savedge Source: Foods High in Vitamin D Put down the supplements. There are tastier ways to get your sunshine vitamin this winter. The shorter days of winter have many of us coming and going in the dark. And that means we’re likely getting much less vitamin
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SAD? 5 Proven Ways to Deal with Seasonal Affective Disorder
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As many as one in six people suffer from seasonal affective disorder, or SAD—a form of depression that seems to ride in on autumn’s coattails. Health experts have long suspected sun exposure (or lack thereof) has something to do with the phenomenon. And new research from the University of Copenhagen seems to back up those
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Simple Massage Relieves Chronic Tension Headache
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Summary: Researchers in Spain have shown that the psychological and physiological state of patients with tension headache improves within 24 hours after receiving a 30-minute massage. Researchers at the University of Granada — in collaboration with the Clinical Hospital San Cecilio and the University Rey Juan Carlos — have shown that the psychological and physiological
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Study: Massage Therapy Shows Promise for Cancer-Related Pain.
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Massage therapy shows promise for reducing pain intensity and severity, as well as fatigue and anxiety in cancer populations compared to the active comparators evaluated in a new systematic review. This is the conclusion of a collaborative meta-analysis of research on massage therapy for pain conducted by Samueli Institute, in Alexandria, Va., and commissioned by
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What You Need to Know About Swedish Massage
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During Swedish massage, the therapists uses oils to facilitate smooth, gliding strokes over the entire body. Other classic Swedish massage moves include kneading, friction, stretching and (sometimes) tapping. Swedish massage directly works on the muscles and soft tissues of the body. Swedish massage uses firm and gentle pressure to promote relaxation, ease muscle tension and create other
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