Dec 2011 News-ABMP

The Benefits of Massage Therapy

As you lie on the table under crisp, fresh
sheets, hushed music draws you into the
moment. The smell of sage fills the air
and you hear the gentle sound of
massage oil being warmed in your
therapist's hands. Once the session gets
underway, the daily stressors and aching
muscles fade into an oblivious 60
minutes of relief, and all you can
comprehend right now is not wanting it
to end.

But what if that hour of massage did
more for you than just take the pressures
of the day away? What if that gentle,
Swedish massage helped you combat
cancer? What if bodywork helped you
recover from a strained hamstring in
half the time? What if your sleep...
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Massage and Cancer: A Viable Option?


There's no doubt that cancer patients
can benefit from massage therapy. In
fact, bodywork can serve as a nurturing
healthcare option during the stressful,
doctor appointment-ridden time of
oncology management...
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 Nuts Help Control Diabetes: The Benefits of a Healthier Diet


If you're a diabetic, or are otherwise
concerned about your glucose levels, a
new study has some potentially
life-saving news for you. Researchers
have found that replacing carbohydrates
with just two ounces of nuts on a daily
basis significantly improved glycemic
control and reduced LDL cholesterol
for patients with type 2 diabetes...
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