A Study on Pregnant Women suffering from Depression

Vancouver Massage Therapy Article of the Week We have mentioned the benefits of massage for those suffering from depression in previous posts on our blog. To read the past blog article click here.  Some women are more likely to develop symptoms of depression during and after pregnancy. Many of these women go undiagnosed and, as…

Decrease Chances of Psoriasis Flare-Up

Vancouver Naturopath Article of the Week Psoriasis can be very distressing for the sufferer. Itchy, dry patches of thickened skin can be worse for one person over the next. With summer in full swing, psoriasis sufferers can have the added stress of covering up vs. added visibility of psoriasis on skin to dress comfortably for hot…

Reducing Inflammation in 10 Minutes with Massage

Massage therapy has come leaps and bounds in the research community. Another great piece of information has targeted the impressive effects of massage on muscle and inflammation. A group at McMaster University found that a brief 10 minute massage was enough to show a decrease in inflammation. As a doctoral student pointed out, “massage holds…

Massage Therapy in London 2012 Olympics

Vancouver RMT Article of the Week: London 2012 Massage therapy plays a crucial role in keeping high performance athletes ready to take on the next event. The medical team put together for the London 2012 Olympics has incorporated a strong component including massage therapy, chiropractic, and osteopathic practitioners. Providing these treatments to the world’s most…

Liddle Kidz Foundation and an Amazing Documentary

Vancouver RMT Article of the Week: Liddle Kidz The Liddle Kidz Foundation is doing an incredible job at spreading the word about the benefits of infant and child massage- and they are translating their words into actions as well! As featured on MassageMag.com, “The organization’s goal is to empower families and professionals to provide nurturing…