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The Second Brain

Most of us never give a thought to our intestines until they send a loud and clear message that something is not right. Yet, have you ever wondered why certain medications, like some antidepressants and antibiotics, can lead to nausea and constipation or diarrhea? Or why long-term stress can lead to constipation, diarrhea and ulcers? […]

5 Resources--Practicing Massage in COVID-19 pandemic

Here is some of the information I recently shared in a July newsletter. This newsletter is focused on licensing information, especially for those in Texas. If you would be interested in receiving my newsletters, please head over to my contact page and sign up. Guidelines and Resources 1. Governor Abbott lifted the restriction on providing massage on […]

The Lure of Snake Oil Medicine

About a year ago, I read a blog by Laura Allen, titled The Snake Oil Medicine Show discussing how many products and programs are created and marketed to health care practitioners and how easily, it seems, massage therapists can be seduced by these products. Coming from a western medicine, science based background, I have always taken […]

Saying the Wrong Thing with the Best of Intentions

I have a friend who several years ago was diagnosed with a recurance of her breast cancer after 15 years of being cancer free. Needless to say, this was a very traumatic and emotional time for her, her family, and friends. One of the hardest things for anyone dealing with a cancer diagnosis and treatments […]

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