How does reflexology work?

Q: What is reflexology and how does it work? A: Reflexology is a natural, non-invasive healing art based on the principle that there are reflexes in the feet, hands and ears that correspond to every system, gland and organ of the body. There are over 7200 nerve...

Hot or Cold?

home remedies, Q&A, self care

Q: Is it better to apply hot or cold when you have pain? A: This is a loaded question without an easy answer but, as a general rule, ice is best for acute injuries and inflammation and heat is best for sore muscles and stiffness. It all depends on the type of injury,...

28 Reasons I’ve disliked, or even hated, a massage (and why you should speak up!)

massage therapy, self care

I’ve had a lot of massage treatments over the last couple of decades. Some of them were before I trained as an RMT when I was a professional dancer and had no money but most happened later. I have occasionally been blown away by my experience but mostly not. Granted,...

Massage and Pregnancy

conditions, massage therapy

Listing the benefits and practice of massage during pregnancy and after delivering, including infant massage.

Tennis Elbow

body mechanics, conditions, injury prevention

Tennis elbow (aka Lateral Epicondylitis) is inflammation and pain on the outer part of the elbow.