Body Ache Escape’s Blog
Welcome to Body Ache Escape Massage Center’s massage blog. We hope to provide you educational material that will help you get to know more about your body and health. We get our inspiration from our clients, so if you have a disease, dysfunction or health issue please let us know if you’d like us to write about it!
How To Melt Away Stress & Lighten Your Mood Naturally
Chronic stress has a significant effect on your health: From cardiovascular problems to increased blood pressure to digestive issues, your stress levels have the power to affect your well-being. Here's how you can lighten your mood naturally. A doctor's take on why stress management is essential to overall health. According to
Exercises Your Trainer Doesn’t Want You to Do
There are literally hundreds of exercises you can do in the gym or at home. Some you love, some you hate. Some work; some don't. You can find videos online with moves that the trainer, expert, or guru says you have to try. The truth is there are probably some exercises you
Quiz: Uncover the True Source of Your Discomfort
As we age, aches and pains go from making the occasional guest appearance to being center stage (complete with a marquee sign). And when pain strikes, most of us head to the medicine cabinet without looking into what’s causing it—we, understandably, just want it to go away. But, contrary to popular belief,
6 Things A Fecal Test Can Tell You About Your Health
6 Things A Fecal Test Can Tell You About Your Health People are obsessed with poop. Why does it float? Why do its colors and consistencies vary, and is that normal? (Here are 7 things your poop says about you.) People want to know it all—and now, some are taking it a
Trying to Unwind? Try These Two Breathing Exercises
Trying to Unwind? Try These Two Breathing Exercises Breathing is a surefire route to calming your mind and relaxing your body, though most of us take it for granted. True, breathing is a bodily function that is both voluntary and involuntary, but this action takes on new power and meaning when you
Elderberry: Health Benefits & Possible Side Effects, From MDs
Elderberry: Health Benefits & Possible Side Effects What are elderberries? The elderberry fruit (sambucus nigra) is commonly found in North America and Europe and has been used medicinally for centuries, says integrative medicine doctor Alejandra Carrasco, M.D. Elderberry flowers and leaves were traditionally used to manage inflammation, pain, and swelling. Today, the berry is
