Health Tips from Eugene Wood Massage Therapist

Everyone knows the benefits of massage for humans, but did you know that your pet can benefit from it too? In fact, pet massage is a great way for pet owners to participate in their pets overall well-being, and when combined with professional massage , makes the massage and petting you already do, more powerful, more effective, and a more effective health experience for your pet. What is Pet Massage? Pet massage incorporates techniques involving medical or Swedish massage and variations of human energy bodywork and is even used by animal trainers, handlers, and behaviorists. Following the massage, pets are reported to be more radiant, more comfortable with their bodies, they appear to be more relaxed, and they are more comfortable with their families. The Benefits of Pet Massage The benefits of pet massage run far and wide, including giving them the ability to reach their fullest potential. Studies show that pets that receive touch are happier, more willing to accept guidance, and...

Every mother and father who has a baby in their life has been there. The baby is crying away, and you have tried everything to help make it better for the little darling. You have done everything. Feeding, holding, playing, singing to them, and so on. But, did you know that giving your little bundle of joy a massage can dramatically help not only their emotional well-being but also their overall health? We'll explore this a bit here as we go into the subject of the benefits of massages for infants. Have you ever had that night (or many nights) where it seems like the only thing that calms your little one is when you are holding them? Obviously, you cannot do this all of the time, or you'd never sleep. Studies are showing now that giving your baby a gentle massage routinely can and will help dramatically in the way your child feels and its ability to relax and sleep through the evening. These studies are beginning to show and prove more and more that massaging your infant ...

Whether you have reaped the benefits of massage or are wondering how this type of therapy can help you, it's a good idea to take a look at how massage therapy came into practice. The history of massage as a tool for healing both body and spirit goes back a long way. Ancient Cultures People were using the power of massage for healing dating back thousands of years. In fact, written data on massage therapy was first discovered in China as far back as 2700 BCE, when a Chinese text titled, "The Yellow Emperor's Classic Book of Internal Medicine" was written. The book is now used regularly in massage therapy training and other alternative medicine tools, such as acupuncture and herbology. The Chinese believed that all illness came from an imbalance in the body's energy pathways. Placing pressure on specific parts of the body would let the energy flow more freely, allowing the body to heal more quickly in a natural manner. A couple of hundred years after this Chines...

The foods you eat have a significant effect on your exercise performance. Expect the quality of your workouts to match the foods that you use to fuel your body. Proper nutrition can aid in exercise barriers, enhancing performance, and reduce recovery time. To benefit the most from your time at the gym, fuel yourself with a diet that is rich in lean protein, antioxidants, complex carbohydrates, minerals, and healthy fats. All of these attributes can come from a single ingredient, non-processed foods. These are also the foods that your body recognizes as quality fuel and does not need to work extra hard to process throughout the body. Here are some of the top superfoods for exercise. Eggs Eggs are half pure protein, and they have all eight of the essential amino acids that are needed for muscle growth and regeneration. They are rich in vitamins and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, and vitamins A, D, E and B. The best eggs to eat are free-range, organic, pastured eggs. ...

Spring is here, and with it comes the end of a cold and snowy winter. The weather can be a big factor when it comes to motivation and upholding those New Year's resolutions for being healthier. It can be hard to bring yourself to leave the comfort of your home to go the gym or head to the store for healthier food options. It's often easier to stay in where it's warm and order delivery. If you gave up on your resolution after a week or two, pick it up again this spring or try out one of these tips to get you moving down the right path. Spring is a great time for healthy lifestyle changes. Morning Stretches and Workouts Earlier sunrises come with spring. Take advantage of this to go for a morning jog or brisk walk. If going out isn't up your alley, you can create a morning stretch or cardio routine to do in your home to get your blood flowing. This helps to wake you up just like a cup of coffee. With the sun up earlier, it will be easier for you to get out of a bed a...