Massage for Long-Term Pain
"Massage significantly improved self-rated health, mental energy and muscle pain in people with chronic musculoskeletal pain, according to a recent study."

- Massage for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

"Massage therapy eases the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome and increases grip strength, according to a recent study."

- Massage Benefits Depressed Pregnant Women

"Massage eases anxiety and depression, as well as leg and back pain, in depressed pregnant women, and their newborns seem to benefit as well, according to a recent study"

- Chronic Low Back Pain Eased by Massage

"Massage is an effective treatment for chronic low back pain, according to a research study conducted by the Center for Health Studies in Seattle, Washington. In a comparison of massage, acupuncture and self-care, a 10-week program of massage therapy was found to be most effective of the three"

- Massage for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

"Massage therapy eases the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome and increases grip strength, according to a recent study"

- Regular Sauna Use Reduces Oxidative Stress
"Repeated sauna therapy significantly reduces levels of urinary 8-Epi-Prostaglandin F_2a, a marker of oxidative stress, or destruction caused by free radicals, which may lead to diseases such as atherosclerosis, cancer and Alzheimer’s disease, according to recent research"

- Sauna Decreases Arrhythmias

"People with chronic heart failure who underwent two weeks of repeated sauna use experienced decreased ventricular arrhythmias, according to recent research"

Therapeutic Massage and Diabetes
"By calming the nervous system, massage can bring a much-needed rest and an assuring sense of well-being to the body. Skillfully applied touch can have a profound effect on body chemistry, decreasing the production of stress hormones, with resulting beneficial effects to blood sugar levels....