Chronic / Acute Conditions

I ask you this because I have truly been taking stock of things in my life and the way I manage myself and my health. Upon further consideration, I began to realize that I am not alone in slighting my own needs, and that most Americans value their health by one simple litmus strip;...
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In August, I wrote a blog entry: : : Do 1 in 10 Children have ADHD?   With this diagnosis apparently on the rise, healthcare professionals need to take an active role in bringing awareness to the diagnosis, and also the benefits of pediatric massage therapy for affected families.   This week is ADHD Awareness...
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),  close to 10 percent of children aged four to 17 in the United States have ever been diagnosed with ADHD.  This number has continued to rise in recent years.   The National Institutes of Health, states ADHD is the most common behavioral disorder among children....
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Lao Tzu said “From caring comes courage.”I discovered deeper meaning to this famous truth in, of all places, the Rock and Roll Capital of the World.  I had the great fortune to spend some time with an intimate group of dedicated and committed massage therapists and other healthcare providers to learn more about communicating...
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It’s starting to get hot, and maybe where you live it’s been hot, it’s summertime and who doesn’t enjoy an ice cold lemonade.  Buying lemonade at a local children’s lemonade stand brings back great memories.  Do you remember having your own little lemonade stand?  The creativity in making your homemade signs, setting up shop, hand...
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I inadvertently insulted a massage school owner yesterday by making a FB post saying that I wasn’t impressed by a school that had only one teacher to teach the entire curriculum, and that I wouldn’t choose such a school, personally. To begin with, I wasn’t speaking of his school when I made the post,...
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    We keep talking about the growing number of children diagnosed with Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders.  Now, a new research study published in  The American Journal of Psychiatry, suggests about 1 in 38 children have traits of autism, higher than a previous U.S. estimate of 1 in 100 (or 1 in 80...
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Last week I wrote a post on Facebook about some of the myths of massage. My statement on this issue was and continues to be that I am not accusing anyone of telling a deliberate lie, nor am I attacking the character of any teacher who has helped to perpetuate these myths. I choose...
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 So much of our media today is flooded with the increase of awareness around bullying in our schools.  What used to be a few names called in the school yard has turned into viral videos exposing  our children to hate on the internet.  With YouTube and Facebook usage at an all time high, children...
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I know many are working hard to pass the exams, and I know I am not the only one who begins to have tummy cramps at the thought of taking them. However, there are a few tips I can give you to help you strengthen your resolve and help conquer those fears.
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