Spotlight: Rheumatoid Arthritis & Massage
“One of the myriad environmental factors that has been associated with the development of RA is stress, and it is widely reported to be a key trigger of flares. Reducing stress can help to decrease pain in the immediate moment, and will also help to decrease the allostatic load on a person’s body over the long-term. Massage and Craniosacral Therapy are fantastic ways to manage stress and reduce the toll it takes on the body.”
The Power of Massage in Dark Seasons
This is a time of a year when, for many of us, we are bombarded by difficult and draining forces. It is darker and colder. We slow down, our energy stores are lower, our bodies are craving warmth and comfort, we sleep more. Add to these seasonal changes the hustle and potential strain of the holiday season, and many people will find themselves emotionally burdened and stressed.
Depression and other affective disorders may also rear up during this season in destabilizing ways.
Self-Care as a Process of Self-Knowing
No quoted wisdom, tool, or product will have any effect if it isn’t actionable and relevant to one’s own life as it is.