What is gastro-oesophageal reflux?
If heartburn begins to occur on a daily basis you need to see your Physician for advise.
Gastro-oesophageal reflux is a condition where the lower oesophageal sphincter (the muscular ring at the lower end of the oesophagus) is abnormally relaxed and allows the stomach's acidic contents to flow back or 'reflux' into the gullet (oesophagus). It can also cause heartburn and pain in the chest. Gastro-oesophageal reflux is a common condition and the most frequent cause of indigestion in the world.
Oesophagitis
Oesophagitis is inflammation of the inner lining of the oesophagus caused by repeated episodes of gastro-oesophageal reflux.
The symptoms of gastro-esophageal reflux oesophagitis?
A painful or burning sensation in the upper abdomen or chest, sometimes radiating to the back (heartburn). The acid reflux may reach the pharynx (throat) and mouth. It is sour and may burn. A small number of patients have difficulties breathing and suffer from hoarseness because the refluxed fluid irritates the larynx and respiratory tract. Excess belching is common.
When does gastro-oesophageal reflux occur?
Symptoms typically occur after over eating a large or fatty meal or drinking alcohol. Lying down, bending over or bending and lifting can all cause reflux. It is made worse by smoking.
The frequency with which the symptoms occur varies. For most people, they are rare but weekly and daily episodes of refluxes are not uncommon sometimes even 10 times a day.
Does gastro-oesophageal reflux affect your health?
It is an unpleasant condition that can have a big influence on your lifestyle. Many people feel that their quality of life is lowered by the symptoms. Prolonged exposure to refluxed acid leads to oesophagitis (inflammation of the oesophagus). Long-standing oesophagitis may be complicated by the formation of scar tissue that contracts and results in a narrowing (stricture) in the affected part of the oesophagus. This can make it difficult or even impossible to swallow. It is a serious condition that requires urgent assessment and treatment, but, fortunately, this complication is relatively rare. It can cause ulceration leading to bleeding and an iron deficiency, which may develop into anaemia due to a chronic blood loss.
February 27, 2009
February 25, 2009
Bulimia: What is bulimia and who becomes bulimic
WHAT IS BULIMIA?
Bulimia nervosa is a type of eating disorder. It is often called just bulimia. A person with bulimia eats a lot of food in a short amount of time. This is called binging. The person may fear gaining weight after a binge. Binging also can cause feelings of shame and guilt. So, the person tries to "undo" the binge by getting rid of the food. This is called purging. Purging might be done by:
* making yourself throw up
* taking laxatives- pills or liquids that speed up the movement of food through your body and lead to a bowel movement
* exercising a lot
* eating very little or not at all
* taking water pills to urinate
WHO BECOMES BULIMIC?
Many people think that only young, upper-class, white females get eating disorders. It is true that many more women than men have bulimia. In fact, 9 out of 10 people with bulimia are women. But bulimia can affect anyone: Men, older women, and women of color can become bulimic. It was once thought that women of color were protected from eating disorders by their cultures. These cultures tend to be more accepting of all body sizes. But research shows that as women of color are more exposed to images of thin women, they are more likely to get eating disorders. African-American, Latina, Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian and Alaska Native women can become bulimic.
February 24, 2009
On The Irritable Bowel Syndrome: stuff to remember
To everybody suffering of irritable bowel syndrome, there are some things to keep in mind when dealing with it:
#IBS is a disorder that interferes with the normal functions of the colon. The symptoms are crampy abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea.
#IBS is a common disorder found more often in women than men.
#People with IBS have colons that are more sensitive and reactive to things that might not bother other people, such as stress, large meals, gas, medicines, certain foods, caffeine, or alcohol.
#IBS is diagnosed by its signs and symptoms and by the absence of other diseases.
#Most people can control their symptoms by taking medicines such as laxatives, antidiarrhea medicines, antispasmodics, or antidepressants; reducing stress; and changing their diet.
#IBS does not harm the intestines and does not lead to cancer. It is not related to Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis.
#IBS is a disorder that interferes with the normal functions of the colon. The symptoms are crampy abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea.
#IBS is a common disorder found more often in women than men.
#People with IBS have colons that are more sensitive and reactive to things that might not bother other people, such as stress, large meals, gas, medicines, certain foods, caffeine, or alcohol.
#IBS is diagnosed by its signs and symptoms and by the absence of other diseases.
#Most people can control their symptoms by taking medicines such as laxatives, antidiarrhea medicines, antispasmodics, or antidepressants; reducing stress; and changing their diet.
#IBS does not harm the intestines and does not lead to cancer. It is not related to Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis.
February 23, 2009
How Does Stress Affect IBS?
Stress is one of the factors which affect the bowel and can cause quite some damage in many areas. If you are wondering how can stress affect the irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), we have some answers!
Stress (feeling mentally or emotionally tense, troubled, angry, or overwhelmed) can stimulate colon spasms in people with IBS. The colon has many nerves that connect it to the brain. Like the heart and the lungs, the colon is partly controlled by the autonomic nervous system, which responds to stress. These nerves control the normal contractions of the colon and cause abdominal discomfort at stressful times. People often experience cramps or “butterflies” when they are nervous or upset. In people with IBS, the colon can be overly responsive to even slight conflict or stress. Stress makes the mind more aware of the sensations that arise in the colon, making the person perceive these sensations as unpleasant.
Some evidence suggests that IBS is affected by the immune system, which fights infection in the body. The immune system is affected by stress. For all these reasons, stress management is an important part of treatment for IBS. Stress management options include:
* stress reduction (relaxation) training and relaxation therapies such as meditation
* counseling and support
* regular exercise such as walking or yoga
* changes to the stressful situations in your life
* adequate sleep
Stress (feeling mentally or emotionally tense, troubled, angry, or overwhelmed) can stimulate colon spasms in people with IBS. The colon has many nerves that connect it to the brain. Like the heart and the lungs, the colon is partly controlled by the autonomic nervous system, which responds to stress. These nerves control the normal contractions of the colon and cause abdominal discomfort at stressful times. People often experience cramps or “butterflies” when they are nervous or upset. In people with IBS, the colon can be overly responsive to even slight conflict or stress. Stress makes the mind more aware of the sensations that arise in the colon, making the person perceive these sensations as unpleasant.
Some evidence suggests that IBS is affected by the immune system, which fights infection in the body. The immune system is affected by stress. For all these reasons, stress management is an important part of treatment for IBS. Stress management options include:
* stress reduction (relaxation) training and relaxation therapies such as meditation
* counseling and support
* regular exercise such as walking or yoga
* changes to the stressful situations in your life
* adequate sleep
February 22, 2009
What is and how to treat Enteric ganglionitis?
Enteric ganglionitis refers to an inflammatory neuropathy caused by paraneoplastic (including lung small-cell carcinoma, thymoma, and breast cancer), infectious (i.e., Chagas’ disease), or neurological (i.e., encephalomyeloneuropathy) means; connective tissue disorders (i.e., scleroderma); and inflammatory bowel diseases (i.e., ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease), although some cases are idiopathic.
Enteric ganglionitis can occur throughout the alimentary tract and is associated with degeneration and functional impairment of enteric neurons. These alterations ultimately result in impaired gut motility and transit. Depending on the segment of the gastrointestinal tract that is involved, the clinical manifestations of enteric ganglionitis include esophageal and lower esophageal sphincter (LES) dysmotility, gastroparesis and intractable vomiting in the stomach, intestinal pseudo-obstruction, and megacolon in the intestine. Recent data suggest that enteric ganglionitis in the small intestine can be identified in patients with severe irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Treatment of Enteric ganglionitis:
* Once the diagnosis of an inflammatory neuropathy is established, usually steroids such as prednisolone at doses of 60–100 mg/day, methylprednisolone (up to 600 mg/day), or beclomethasone (200 µg three times daily), alone or combined with other immunosuppressive therapy (azathioprine or cyclophosphamide), can dramatically improve the clinical picture.
PLEASE NOTE: This is just a suggested treatment. NEVER take it for granted and ALWAYS consult your medic before taking any pills for ANY disease!
Enteric ganglionitis can occur throughout the alimentary tract and is associated with degeneration and functional impairment of enteric neurons. These alterations ultimately result in impaired gut motility and transit. Depending on the segment of the gastrointestinal tract that is involved, the clinical manifestations of enteric ganglionitis include esophageal and lower esophageal sphincter (LES) dysmotility, gastroparesis and intractable vomiting in the stomach, intestinal pseudo-obstruction, and megacolon in the intestine. Recent data suggest that enteric ganglionitis in the small intestine can be identified in patients with severe irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Treatment of Enteric ganglionitis:
* Once the diagnosis of an inflammatory neuropathy is established, usually steroids such as prednisolone at doses of 60–100 mg/day, methylprednisolone (up to 600 mg/day), or beclomethasone (200 µg three times daily), alone or combined with other immunosuppressive therapy (azathioprine or cyclophosphamide), can dramatically improve the clinical picture.
PLEASE NOTE: This is just a suggested treatment. NEVER take it for granted and ALWAYS consult your medic before taking any pills for ANY disease!
February 21, 2009
General Facts about IBS
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS):
* IBS is one of the most common functional disorders seen in gastroenterological practice.
* It is characterized by abdominal pain/discomfort associated with bowel habit disturbances, bloating, and other symptoms usually defined as unrelated to any organic abnormality.
Diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome:
IBS investigators have identified a set of symptoms that provide physicians with guidelines toward a diagnosis of IBS. These are called the Rome Criteria.
The Rome criteria:
1. Continuous or recurrent symptoms of abdominal pain or discomfort that
A) may be relieved with defecation,
B) may be associated with a change in frequency, or
C) May be associated with a change in the consistency of stools.
2. Two or more of the following are present at least 25 percent of the time:
A) Altered stool frequency (greater than 3 bowel movement per day or less than 3 bowel movements per week)
B) Altered stool form (hard or loose watery stools or poorly formed stools)
C) Passage of mucous stools
D) Bloating (feeling of abdominal distention)
Many patients experience other symptoms that are consistent with irritable bowel syndrome. However, the Rome criteria do assist researchers and clinicians by correlating and describing symptoms uniformly.
Other important factors are the presence or absence of pain at night, gastrointestinal bleeding, fevers, chills, sweats, weight loss, etc. The presence of these types of symptoms suggest alternative diagnoses. These complaints do not exclude an underlying diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome but suggest other diagnoses that may have other treatments. Thus, IBS may be coexistent with other acute or chronic gastrointestinal illnesses.
Lab diagnosis (for physicians, students):
* patients with IBS have an increased number of inflammatory cells in the ileum and colorectum. These inflammatory cells have been documented to be closely apposed to nerves supplying the intestinal mucosa and to release a wide array of inflammatory mediators, thus providing a morphological basis for the hypothesis that inflammation may perturb gut sensorimotor function.
* The cause of the low-grade intestinal inflammatory response is as yet unknown and may involve a number of factors, including, for example, undiagnosed food allergies, changes in bacterial microflora, genetic factors (polymorphism leading to decreased anti-inflammatory cytokine synthesis), or bile acid malabsorption.
* A peculiar form of IBS has been related to a previous episode of acute gastroenteritis (i.e., postinfectious IBS).
* IBS is one of the most common functional disorders seen in gastroenterological practice.
* It is characterized by abdominal pain/discomfort associated with bowel habit disturbances, bloating, and other symptoms usually defined as unrelated to any organic abnormality.
Diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome:
IBS investigators have identified a set of symptoms that provide physicians with guidelines toward a diagnosis of IBS. These are called the Rome Criteria.
The Rome criteria:
1. Continuous or recurrent symptoms of abdominal pain or discomfort that
A) may be relieved with defecation,
B) may be associated with a change in frequency, or
C) May be associated with a change in the consistency of stools.
2. Two or more of the following are present at least 25 percent of the time:
A) Altered stool frequency (greater than 3 bowel movement per day or less than 3 bowel movements per week)
B) Altered stool form (hard or loose watery stools or poorly formed stools)
C) Passage of mucous stools
D) Bloating (feeling of abdominal distention)
Many patients experience other symptoms that are consistent with irritable bowel syndrome. However, the Rome criteria do assist researchers and clinicians by correlating and describing symptoms uniformly.
Other important factors are the presence or absence of pain at night, gastrointestinal bleeding, fevers, chills, sweats, weight loss, etc. The presence of these types of symptoms suggest alternative diagnoses. These complaints do not exclude an underlying diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome but suggest other diagnoses that may have other treatments. Thus, IBS may be coexistent with other acute or chronic gastrointestinal illnesses.
Lab diagnosis (for physicians, students):
* patients with IBS have an increased number of inflammatory cells in the ileum and colorectum. These inflammatory cells have been documented to be closely apposed to nerves supplying the intestinal mucosa and to release a wide array of inflammatory mediators, thus providing a morphological basis for the hypothesis that inflammation may perturb gut sensorimotor function.
* The cause of the low-grade intestinal inflammatory response is as yet unknown and may involve a number of factors, including, for example, undiagnosed food allergies, changes in bacterial microflora, genetic factors (polymorphism leading to decreased anti-inflammatory cytokine synthesis), or bile acid malabsorption.
* A peculiar form of IBS has been related to a previous episode of acute gastroenteritis (i.e., postinfectious IBS).
February 9, 2009
Better Off for Slacking Off? Yoga2You Supplies Relaxation Therapy for 2009 Health and Wealth
Yoga2You's essential relaxation therapy, 10 Minutes of Stress Relief, helps to center and rejuvenate. Now, this easy-to-follow relaxation therapy is available as a CD or Digital Download, priced so that anyone who is stressed can afford to buy it.
Taking time to slack, or relax, for ten minutes a day does wonders. And new scientific findings show that "taking ten" or regular time-outs for long term relaxation therapy, also helps the body to sleep better and defend itself in unseen ways against toxic stresses.
Your mother may have called television the boob tube, but believe it or not, when it comes to the relaxation response, you're still using your brain to engage and watchWhen we relax in ways that use our brain, whether in front of a TV, reading a good book, or surfing the Internet, it doesn't elicit the relaxation response which is attained through activities that rest the thinking mind.After a hard day's work, I like to listen to the CD before going to bed. It relaxes me completely. It is like having a private Yoga Instructor with me at all times.Yoga2You Relaxation Therapy Provides Essential Relaxation TechniquesYoga2You Relaxation Therapy Provides Essential Relaxation Techniques
Does vegging out in front of the TV, having a glass of wine or a smoke count? Not quite, and here's why: recent scientific research shows that achieving the "deep relaxation response" is what helps the body's immune system build key defenses against stress. Even during sleep, the brain is at work.
"Your mother may have called television the boob tube, but believe it or not, when it comes to the relaxation response, you're still using your brain to engage and watch," explains yoga teacher Saraswati, creator and vocal artist for 10 Minutes of Stress Relief. "When we relax in ways that use our brain, whether in front of a TV, reading a good book, or surfing the Internet, it doesn't elicit the relaxation response which is attained through activities that rest the thinking mind."
Specifically, relaxation techniques, repetitive prayer, and varied forms of meditation are what scientists found influence the genetic activity that makes cellular defense against stress more effective. At a cost of just over a penny a day for the single download, or three cents a day for the CD, and just ten minutes, improved health and reduced stress has just become simpler than ever. 10 Minutes of Stress Relief is the perfect staple for anyone's relaxation toolbox.
One of the challenges of sticking to any New Year's resolution whether it be an exercise routine, increased work productivity, or taking ten minutes to relax or meditate can be finding the time, the focus, sometimes the companionship. 10 Minutes of Stress Relief makes the most of those preciously carved ten minutes while serving as a kind of buddy or relaxation coach, the on-call companion for sticking to 2009 program of improved stress management in meeting today's lifestyle challenges.
As one fan of Saraswati's relaxation therapy wrote, "After a hard day's work, I like to listen to the CD before going to bed. It relaxes me completely. It is like having a private Yoga Instructor with me at all times."
Taking time to slack, or relax, for ten minutes a day does wonders. And new scientific findings show that "taking ten" or regular time-outs for long term relaxation therapy, also helps the body to sleep better and defend itself in unseen ways against toxic stresses.
Your mother may have called television the boob tube, but believe it or not, when it comes to the relaxation response, you're still using your brain to engage and watchWhen we relax in ways that use our brain, whether in front of a TV, reading a good book, or surfing the Internet, it doesn't elicit the relaxation response which is attained through activities that rest the thinking mind.After a hard day's work, I like to listen to the CD before going to bed. It relaxes me completely. It is like having a private Yoga Instructor with me at all times.Yoga2You Relaxation Therapy Provides Essential Relaxation TechniquesYoga2You Relaxation Therapy Provides Essential Relaxation Techniques
Does vegging out in front of the TV, having a glass of wine or a smoke count? Not quite, and here's why: recent scientific research shows that achieving the "deep relaxation response" is what helps the body's immune system build key defenses against stress. Even during sleep, the brain is at work.
"Your mother may have called television the boob tube, but believe it or not, when it comes to the relaxation response, you're still using your brain to engage and watch," explains yoga teacher Saraswati, creator and vocal artist for 10 Minutes of Stress Relief. "When we relax in ways that use our brain, whether in front of a TV, reading a good book, or surfing the Internet, it doesn't elicit the relaxation response which is attained through activities that rest the thinking mind."
Specifically, relaxation techniques, repetitive prayer, and varied forms of meditation are what scientists found influence the genetic activity that makes cellular defense against stress more effective. At a cost of just over a penny a day for the single download, or three cents a day for the CD, and just ten minutes, improved health and reduced stress has just become simpler than ever. 10 Minutes of Stress Relief is the perfect staple for anyone's relaxation toolbox.
One of the challenges of sticking to any New Year's resolution whether it be an exercise routine, increased work productivity, or taking ten minutes to relax or meditate can be finding the time, the focus, sometimes the companionship. 10 Minutes of Stress Relief makes the most of those preciously carved ten minutes while serving as a kind of buddy or relaxation coach, the on-call companion for sticking to 2009 program of improved stress management in meeting today's lifestyle challenges.
As one fan of Saraswati's relaxation therapy wrote, "After a hard day's work, I like to listen to the CD before going to bed. It relaxes me completely. It is like having a private Yoga Instructor with me at all times."
February 5, 2009
Susan Lark, MD Urges Women to Fight for Their Right to Use Bioidentical Hormones
Susan Lark, MD, noted medical researcher and women's health practitioner, is urging women to continue waging a battle against the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) steps to limit their access to bioidentical hormones. Most recently, the FDA sent warning letters to several pharmacies that sell bioidentical hormones, saying that the claims these pharmacies make about the safety and effectiveness of bioidentical hormones are "unsupported by medical evidence, and are considered false and misleading...""I am very concerned that the FDA took this step. Limiting access to bioidenticals could create a potentially disastrous scenario for the millions of women in this country who have entered menopause and depend on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for their health, comfort, and well-being," says Dr. Lark.
The research demonstrating the danger and side effects of conventional HRT is strong and convincing. The risk of life-threatening diseases such as breast cancer and heart attacks has been definitively shown to be much greater with conventional HRT. Many women also do not tolerate conventional HRT because of its numerous side effects. In contrast, bioidentical hormones have provided women with a much safer and effective option. There are far fewer health risks and side effects with bioidentical hormones.Dr. Lark urges women to call their state representatives or the FDA (1-888-463-6332) to relay their concerns and desires to keep bioidentical hormones readily available. It is crucial that women continue to have a choice in the management of their menopausal symptoms, and bioidentical hormones are the safest choice available.
unsupported by medical evidence, and are considered false and misleading...I am very concerned that the FDA took this step. Limiting access to bioidenticals could create a potentially disastrous scenario for the millions of women in this country who have entered menopause and depend on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for their health, comfort, and well-beingDr. Lark has devoted her career to raising awareness of women's health issues, such as PMS, obesity, hormone replacement therapy and osteoporosis. She pioneered the use of women's self-care treatments based on diet, nutrition, exercise and stress management, and has penned twelve books on women's health and healing. Her most recent title is Hormone Revolution.
Her monthly newsletter, Women's Wellness Today, and her web site, www.drlark.com, are dedicated to educating and empowering women to make the best choices for optimum health and beauty. Online visitors may sign up for Dr. Lark's free biweekly e-newsletter, which presents breaking health and beauty news along with lifestyle tips, easy recipes and simple exercises for health and beauty.
Healthy Directions, LLC is the recognized leader in providing authoritative health and beauty solutions to consumers. In addition to producing online resources and publishing newsletters, Healthy Directions, LLC encompasses its subsidiary, Doctors' Preferred, Inc. (DPI), a vitamin and nutritional supplement business that markets primarily through direct mail. Located in the Greater Washington, D.C., area, Healthy Directions, LLC (www.healthydirections.com) is a leading publisher in America. The company provides quality products and services for the health and beauty marketplaces.
The research demonstrating the danger and side effects of conventional HRT is strong and convincing. The risk of life-threatening diseases such as breast cancer and heart attacks has been definitively shown to be much greater with conventional HRT. Many women also do not tolerate conventional HRT because of its numerous side effects. In contrast, bioidentical hormones have provided women with a much safer and effective option. There are far fewer health risks and side effects with bioidentical hormones.Dr. Lark urges women to call their state representatives or the FDA (1-888-463-6332) to relay their concerns and desires to keep bioidentical hormones readily available. It is crucial that women continue to have a choice in the management of their menopausal symptoms, and bioidentical hormones are the safest choice available.
unsupported by medical evidence, and are considered false and misleading...I am very concerned that the FDA took this step. Limiting access to bioidenticals could create a potentially disastrous scenario for the millions of women in this country who have entered menopause and depend on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for their health, comfort, and well-beingDr. Lark has devoted her career to raising awareness of women's health issues, such as PMS, obesity, hormone replacement therapy and osteoporosis. She pioneered the use of women's self-care treatments based on diet, nutrition, exercise and stress management, and has penned twelve books on women's health and healing. Her most recent title is Hormone Revolution.
Her monthly newsletter, Women's Wellness Today, and her web site, www.drlark.com, are dedicated to educating and empowering women to make the best choices for optimum health and beauty. Online visitors may sign up for Dr. Lark's free biweekly e-newsletter, which presents breaking health and beauty news along with lifestyle tips, easy recipes and simple exercises for health and beauty.
Healthy Directions, LLC is the recognized leader in providing authoritative health and beauty solutions to consumers. In addition to producing online resources and publishing newsletters, Healthy Directions, LLC encompasses its subsidiary, Doctors' Preferred, Inc. (DPI), a vitamin and nutritional supplement business that markets primarily through direct mail. Located in the Greater Washington, D.C., area, Healthy Directions, LLC (www.healthydirections.com) is a leading publisher in America. The company provides quality products and services for the health and beauty marketplaces.
February 3, 2009
Workplace Creativity Activated by Reflexology, Chair Massage
Reflexology and Aromatherapy increase the positive impacts of chair massage in the workplace through improved cognitive and creative abilities. Corporations seeking to improve workplace morale and enhance the health and productivity of employees are turning to workplace massage. This modest benefit is now being considered more often by companies large and small to keep staff performing at their best, especially during the recent economic upheaval and related stresses.
When coupled with the time-honored techniques of reflexology and aromatherapy, workplaces offering chair massage receive immediate benefits. Employers often report a palpable improvement in company morale as well as a measurable up tick in efficiency and anecdotes indicating above average levels of creative problem solving.
Stress is a leading cause of lost productivity in the workplace and in these uncertain times, it can easily overwhelm and interfere with someone's personal and professional responsibilities. I believe it is an attractive choice for companies of all sizes that want a healthy and high value benefit that goes beyond donuts and bagels.We had 2 therapists offering aromatherapy and they were a huge hit. Everyone I heard from felt the aromatherapy was beneficialAromas share a deep connection with brain function and when combined with therapeutic touch, they can be a powerful force in shaping mood and calming anxiety Brandon Thomas, founder of JoyLife Therapeutics, underscores the importance of touch therapy in today's corporate landscape. "Stress is a leading cause of lost productivity in the workplace and in these uncertain times, it can easily overwhelm and interfere with someone's personal and professional responsibilities. I believe it is an attractive choice for companies of all sizes that want a healthy and high value benefit that goes beyond donuts and bagels."
Workplace chair massage is performed in a short, concentrated session, lasting as long as a typical coffee break. The massage station requires a small amount of space, allowing any empty office or corner to be transformed into a relaxing and rejuvenating retreat. Workers receiving massage in the workplace report experiencing immediate relief from pain associated with repetitive stress injuries and poor posture, an enhanced sense of well-being and improved mental clarity.
Haynes & Boone an international corporate law firm recently brought in Dallas chair massage therapists who also used aromatherapy during their 15 minute chair massage sessions. "We had 2 therapists offering aromatherapy and they were a huge hit. Everyone I heard from felt the aromatherapy was beneficial," said Jennifer Asbury-Hughes, in Human Resources at the Dallas headquarters.
Researchers at the Touch Research Institute have proven increased immune functioning, decreased stress and stress hormone levels and decreased perception of pain all as a result of receiving massage. Office massage is performed on the upper body and back and is complimented by the ancient healing technique of reflexology, which applies pressure to key points of the foot, encouraging the corresponding parts of the body to restore natural function. Reflexology purports to impart many benefits, including stress relief, improved cell and organ function, increased efficacy of waste and toxin removal as well as promoting the body's self-healing mechanisms.
Aromatherapy has also been valued for thousands of years for its physiological, psychological and pharmaceutical benefits. Oils are carefully chosen for their therapeutic properties and specifically blended to suit the individual needs of each client. These blends are used in conjunction with specialized massage techniques to enhance mood, boost creativity and stimulate immune system function.
Studies by the Touch Research Institute have shown increased elevated mood and improved alertness and computational abilities. "Aromas share a deep connection with brain function and when combined with therapeutic touch, they can be a powerful force in shaping mood and calming anxiety," says JoyLife Therapeutics founder, Alana Burman.
Companies are shifting to a more proactive approach regarding employee wellness and are organizing in-house wellness programs designed to help workers stay informed and take charge of their personal health. HR departments are recognizing the benefits of regular use of alternative therapies including corporate chair massage, aromatherapy and reflexology to help maximize the profitability of their organizations as a whole.
When coupled with the time-honored techniques of reflexology and aromatherapy, workplaces offering chair massage receive immediate benefits. Employers often report a palpable improvement in company morale as well as a measurable up tick in efficiency and anecdotes indicating above average levels of creative problem solving.
Stress is a leading cause of lost productivity in the workplace and in these uncertain times, it can easily overwhelm and interfere with someone's personal and professional responsibilities. I believe it is an attractive choice for companies of all sizes that want a healthy and high value benefit that goes beyond donuts and bagels.We had 2 therapists offering aromatherapy and they were a huge hit. Everyone I heard from felt the aromatherapy was beneficialAromas share a deep connection with brain function and when combined with therapeutic touch, they can be a powerful force in shaping mood and calming anxiety Brandon Thomas, founder of JoyLife Therapeutics, underscores the importance of touch therapy in today's corporate landscape. "Stress is a leading cause of lost productivity in the workplace and in these uncertain times, it can easily overwhelm and interfere with someone's personal and professional responsibilities. I believe it is an attractive choice for companies of all sizes that want a healthy and high value benefit that goes beyond donuts and bagels."
Workplace chair massage is performed in a short, concentrated session, lasting as long as a typical coffee break. The massage station requires a small amount of space, allowing any empty office or corner to be transformed into a relaxing and rejuvenating retreat. Workers receiving massage in the workplace report experiencing immediate relief from pain associated with repetitive stress injuries and poor posture, an enhanced sense of well-being and improved mental clarity.
Haynes & Boone an international corporate law firm recently brought in Dallas chair massage therapists who also used aromatherapy during their 15 minute chair massage sessions. "We had 2 therapists offering aromatherapy and they were a huge hit. Everyone I heard from felt the aromatherapy was beneficial," said Jennifer Asbury-Hughes, in Human Resources at the Dallas headquarters.
Researchers at the Touch Research Institute have proven increased immune functioning, decreased stress and stress hormone levels and decreased perception of pain all as a result of receiving massage. Office massage is performed on the upper body and back and is complimented by the ancient healing technique of reflexology, which applies pressure to key points of the foot, encouraging the corresponding parts of the body to restore natural function. Reflexology purports to impart many benefits, including stress relief, improved cell and organ function, increased efficacy of waste and toxin removal as well as promoting the body's self-healing mechanisms.
Aromatherapy has also been valued for thousands of years for its physiological, psychological and pharmaceutical benefits. Oils are carefully chosen for their therapeutic properties and specifically blended to suit the individual needs of each client. These blends are used in conjunction with specialized massage techniques to enhance mood, boost creativity and stimulate immune system function.
Studies by the Touch Research Institute have shown increased elevated mood and improved alertness and computational abilities. "Aromas share a deep connection with brain function and when combined with therapeutic touch, they can be a powerful force in shaping mood and calming anxiety," says JoyLife Therapeutics founder, Alana Burman.
Companies are shifting to a more proactive approach regarding employee wellness and are organizing in-house wellness programs designed to help workers stay informed and take charge of their personal health. HR departments are recognizing the benefits of regular use of alternative therapies including corporate chair massage, aromatherapy and reflexology to help maximize the profitability of their organizations as a whole.
February 1, 2009
Consumers Discover Natural Ingredients In "Athletic Soap" To Be Effective During Cold & Flu Season
Defense Soap is more than an athletic soap… It's a first line of defense against a lot of skin issues... including MRSA, ringworm, herpes and impetigo Now, consumers who are concerned about cold & flu season have found a new use for this soap. One of the main active ingredients in Defense Soap is the natural essential oil Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil. Eucalyptus oil has powerful and antimicrobial properties. The natural healing powers of eucalyptus have been widely known among holistic health practitioners for thousands of years. The Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States (HPUS), which is the official compendium for Homeopathic Drugs in the U.S. and is recognized by the FDA, recognizes eucalyptus oil for these benefits. Though much less significant than it's antimicrobial properties it seems the oil's potent aromatic attributes helps to open airway passages --allowing users to breathe easier. Combining the powers of Eucalyptus Oil with Defense Soap's other natural essential oils like Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Oil --which is also thought to combat the skin-dwelling bacteria that are involved in causing infections--creates a sense of well being and at the same time works to keep the natural skin flora in balance. In practice, it is generally agreed that healthy skin is better prepared to utilize it's natural immunities to fight off germs.
"Defense Soap is more than an athletic soap… It's a first line of defense against a lot of skin issues... including MRSA, ringworm, herpes and impetigo", says Guy Sako, the inventor of Defense Soap.
Since Defense Soap uses only pharmaceutical grade natural essential oils so it's less harsh on the skin's healthy bacteria. There are no dyes or harsh chemicals. The ingredients in Defense Soap have undergone rigorous clinically testing.
"Defense Soap is more than an athletic soap… It's a first line of defense against a lot of skin issues... including MRSA, ringworm, herpes and impetigo", says Guy Sako, the inventor of Defense Soap.
Since Defense Soap uses only pharmaceutical grade natural essential oils so it's less harsh on the skin's healthy bacteria. There are no dyes or harsh chemicals. The ingredients in Defense Soap have undergone rigorous clinically testing.
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