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Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Why massage Works
By Heyward Ewart, III, Ph.D.
More than 20 years ago, I noticed an obscure little article in an esoteric journal that discussed this subject-massage and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). I cannot find a reference to it, although I have searched everywhere, and none of my colleagues have ever heard of it. If the author will come forward, due reference and credit will be given. What I do know is that the premise of that piece is very true.
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The Power of Touch for Pain Relief: Basic Facts
Massage is well known for reducing stress and promoting relaxation. And, a growing body of research also shows that massage therapy is effective for relieving and managing chronic and acute pain, a significant national health problem.
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Getting the Message about Workplace Massage
Employees are stressed out and employers are beginning to get the message. And now, both are getting massage in and out of the workplace as a corporate benefit. Here are some notes from leading publications and groups that you might want to check out if you want further information.
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The Benefits of Massage
Massage is one of the oldest healing arts: Chinese records dating back 3,000 years document its use; the ancient Hindus, Persians and Egyptians applied forms of massage for many ailments; and Hippocrates wrote papers recommending the use of rubbing and friction for joint and circulatory problems.
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Research Confirms Massage Therapy Enhances Health
What do back pain, stress and breast cancer have in common?
Recent research shows that massage therapy provides relief for people suffering from each of these conditions and that it is an effective complement to medical care.
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What to Expect At Your Massage Session
If you haven't had much experience with massage therapy, you might be wondering what to expect. This article will give you some ideas about what takes place during a "typical" massage session.
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What Is Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)?
There are many terms used to describe approaches to health care that are outside the realm of conventional medicine as practiced in the United States. This fact sheet explains how the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), a component of the National Institutes of Health, defines some of the key terms used in the field of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).
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Selecting a Complementary and Alternative Medicine
(CAM) Practitioner
Selecting a health care practitioner--of conventional or complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)--is an important decision and can be key to ensuring that you are receiving the best health care. The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) has developed this fact sheet to answer frequently asked questions about selecting a CAM practitioner, such as issues to consider when making your decision and important questions to ask the practitioner you select.
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