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It’s hard to pick
up a publication today without some mention made of
Alternative Medicine. Research in alternative
health care has taken on national awareness. We are
all looking to be the best we can be, and to participate
in our health care choices. More and more we are getting
away from the drug and surgical approaches and exploring
alternative avenues to health and well-being.
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| "Hands
on therapies are the number one choice among the alternatives,"
says Patricia Givogre, the owner of Positive Body Dynamics
in Saint Louis Park. Massage benefits a body both physically and
mentally. Massage has been praised for its healing powers
by the Touch Research Institute at the University Of Miami
School Of Medicine. Research findings include that therapeutic
massage relieves stress and related symptoms by increasing
circulation. This brings more oxygen to nourish the cells
and flushes out metabolic wastes. Massage is a way of
"normalizing" the natural working mechanisms
of the body resulting in reduced pain, increased range
of motion, and a beginning to the end of those "knots". |
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| During
massage, your body releases its own natural pain killers
called endorphins. The reduction in pain allows
tight muscles to loosen, with the added bonus of calming
your nerves and lowering anxiety. Massage may reduce backaches,
headaches, neck and shoulder pain and soreness in muscles,
tendons, and ligaments. |
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| For
our EXPECTANT MOTHERS,
massage therapy during pregnancy helps "Mom"
relax and focus on the ever-evolving maternal experience.
We do have specially designed pregnancy tables to benefit
both mother and child. |
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| For
our ATHLETES, massage
can prevent injury by relaxing muscles, tendons and joints.
As a result, endurance and performance are enhanced. |
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| A
just published study found that for people with FIBROMYALGIA,
a form of chronic muscle pain that particularly affects
women, regular weekly massage reduced long term pain and
stiffness. |
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| "Considering
our stressful, high-paced lifestyles and demanding occupations
it is no wonder our population is knotted up,"
Givogre added. It is important that if you have a mechanical
problem, the most effective solution would be a mechanical
one, versus a drug or chemical. |
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| There
are side effects to all drugs, both prescription and over-the-counter.
The side effects of massage include relaxation, a sense
of well-being, and relief from pain, anxiety, and stress.
Now there’s a prescription for the 21st Century! |
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| In
this competitive age we need to be our best. This
is true at work, and at home with our families. How many
people realize they are not getting all that life has
to offer? You already know the problems! It’s time
to soften the stress and strain of daily activities and
seek therapeutic massage. |
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| We
at Positive Body Dynamics maintain a continuing pursuit
of excellence. Our certified professional massage
therapists are available seven days a week to meet your
needs and answer your questions. |
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| As
we struggle to find the perfect size, color, fit or style,
for any holiday or special occasion, keep in mind that
massage is the perfect gift. It is the gift of health! |
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