Back pain: Is Massage a valid treatment?

Back pain: Is Massage a valid treatment?

According to the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) scientific evidence reinforces the efficacy of massage therapy for pain, fatigue and anxiety.  Now there’s a surprise….. For years I have been touting my favourite mantra – Magic of the Monthly Massage –...
Tips to getting a good night’s sleep…

Tips to getting a good night’s sleep…

We probably spend more time looking for clothes, shoes and household items, than getting our sleep environment sorted. That may be contributing to disturbed, or even worse, no sleep and disturbed sleep can lead to sleep deprivation. So here are some basic tips to...
Chronic pain: Can it be avoided?

Chronic pain: Can it be avoided?

In a lot of cases, yes. There are caveats, of course.  Chronic pain associated with systemic illnesses such as cancer, arthritis and MS, needs to be managed as such pain can rarely be avoided.  Chronic pain is defined as pain that lasts for 3-6 months or more....
The Mind: our all powerful friend…

The Mind: our all powerful friend…

With thanks from Educate Inspire Change The power of the Mind is immense: it has the potential to change our lives, if only we used it better.  A wonderful book on the explanation of the Placebo effect and how to harness it’s power is in Joe Dispense’s book You Are...