We have a whole lot of tolerance for hurricane scares and preparedness drills. Still, no one could have possibly seen the devastation that Helene left behind in Augusta and surrounding areas. Most were left without power for days to weeks and even some of us are...
With Labor Day now behind us, it is time to put your white away! It is also time to consider ways to welcome in the fall with a healthier new you. The holidays are just a few short months away, and if you begin your self-care regimen now, you will be in good shape and...
It is hard to believe that the summer is over and the kids have returned to school. Although there is some relief to not having the daily grind, it will likely leave you with a little more time on your hands. Whatever will you do? Why not use your little bit of...
When you go to the doctor, the first thing that they normally check is your blood pressure. Your blood pressure is a measurement of the amount of force that your blood has to use to pump blood through your arteries to supply oxygen and nutrients to your body’s tissues...
As anyone who has chronic headaches knows, they can really put a dent in your daily routine and can lead to a reduced quality of life. Some medications targeting headaches can work, but when you take medications, there are always side effects. So if there was a...
It is hard for me to believe that I have been practicing massage for over 13 years, but it has been an extremely exciting time in my life. Not only have I met amazing people; I’ve learned some pretty incredible tactics and techniques. A massage therapist’s education...
It is hard to believe that we are already in March and that another St. Patrick’s Day is on its way. St. Patrick’s Day is a great day to get your Irish on, but it is also a signal that spring is on the way, and with spring come outdoor activities and warm weather. If...
Cupping is not a new therapy; it’s been around since ancient times. Cupping massage, or cupping therapy, is a type of alternative medicine that uses specific kinds of “cups” that are applied to the skin to create suction in various parts of the body. Although it has...
As we roll into another gift-giving event, many of us are feeling the weight of having too many “things.” Perhaps it’s left over from COVID or maybe we are all just getting a little overwhelmed by the constant need to buy new, but many of us are looking for something...