The Power of Hugs
How I learned about the healing power of hugs. I first learned the power of a hug from my 4 year old son. I remember, vividly, how I was crying in the kitchen while washing dishes. I don't remember why…
Laughter Heals You
Did you know laughing (even if you fake it) is scientifically proven to improve your health? Laughter was first studied for its healing effects in 1964 when Dr. William Fry, a professor of Psychology at Stanford University, acquired the…
Simple Green Smoothie Recipe
Green Smoothie Recipe I want to share a great Green Smoothie Recipe from Betty Sue O'Brian's book, Going Green the Smoothie Way. 1/4 papaya or 1/4 cup seeded cherries 2 handfuls organic collards or other greens 2 tablespoons fresh parsley…
Compassion can be Beneficial to Your Health.
Please comment at the end if this blog helps you in any way ? As a 6th grade girl in catholic school I was given an assignment by my teacher. She was a wonderful, tiny, dressed in full habit, Carmelite…
Burnout
Do you feel like a candle burning at both ends? Are your eyes on fire most of the time? Do you feel disoriented? Is it hard to move your body? You may be experiencing Burnout. One day, I was driving…
Girls’ Night Out may Prevent Illnesses
One of the simple ways to to be healthier is a GIRLS' NIGHT OUT, which actually prevents illnesses (same goes for guys' night out). When your friend calls you does this sound familiar? "Hi, do you have time for lunch or dinner…
Myofascial Release… the Secret To Pain Relief
Releasing the fascia with JFB Myofascial Release What the heck is Fascia and JFB Myofascial Release? Glad you asked! Fascia is a tough connective tissue that goes from your head to your toes in a three dimensional web. When there…
Meditation – Pain Relief – Stress Relief
One of the stress relievers that I recommend to our physical therapy patients is meditation. Why meditation? Because it decreases pain and relieves stress. In the book, You Are Not Your Pain by V. Burch and D. Penman, “Mindfulness meditation can decrease…
Mayo Clinic addresses effectiveness of Myofacial Release Therapy
Peter Dorsher, M.D., with Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation of Jacksonville, FL, answers a question about the effectiveness of Myofacial Release Therapy for back pain. He states that MFR is believed to stimulate nerve messages to the brain and central nervous system.…