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Types of Massage Therapy

Types of Massage Therapy

What you need to know about massage therapy: A massage can release stress, soothe muscles, and alleviate pain. If you’re stressed and sore, you may think there’s nothing you can do but take some over the counter pain medications and plow through your day. But massage therapy provides another option, to give you some immediate relief and a better outlook. Read about the different types of massage therapy below. Types of Massage Therapy Swedish massage Feeling stressed? A Swedish massage is the classic go-to for major relaxation. It is typically a full body massage that uses a gentile touch. If...

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Vitamin D: Deficiency, Benefits, and Dosage

Are You Experiencing Muscle Pain? Vitamin D is an essential nutrient for our bone health. The decrease in sunlight exposure during the winter months can cause a lack of Vitamin D in up to 75 percent of the population. This deficiency is even more acute in the Northern states. Muscle pain or experiencing muscle spasms may be the first sign of Vitamin D deficiency. Let’s look at the benefits of Vitamin D. Vitamin D Supplementation: This has been shown to increase muscle strength, particularly in people who are vitamin D deficient. Higher serum levels of Vitamin D are associated with...

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