The Pessimist’s Guide to Gratitude
Your mother was right – say thank you.
Scientists have now proven what your mother always knew it’s good to be
grateful. Being grateful is more than just politeness; it’s actually good for your
health and wellbeing.
In a study by Robert A. Emmons, of the University of California, and Davis and
Michael E.… Read the rest
Thanksgiving is a great meal. Friends and family come together to give thanks and
celebrate the harvest season
…and to overeat.
All of us know the feeling of eating too much, too heavy, too rich. When we should be
enjoying our time with loved ones, we are uncomfortable. We exasperate our health
conditions and catch a cold.… Read the rest
Smoking is a strong, complicated addiction. Quitting smoking is no small task and you will need lots of support to be successful. You need the best tools to help with the physical and emotional symptoms, and acupuncture is a great resource to help you succeed.
So you’ve quit smoking, or maybe you’re trying and not sure how long you will last. Either way, quitting is not easy, and staying smoke-free in the long term is even harder. You may have periods of time when you’re feeling confident and a cigarette is the last thing on your mind, or you may all of a sudden have intense cravings.… Read the rest
Pie. Cookies. Chocolate. Eggnog. Champagne.
The holiday season is filled with good foods. You eat and drink with your friends and
loved ones to celebrate how much you care about them.
But we all know that too much of a good thing is no longer good. Too many rich foods
can lead to extra pounds, digestion upsets, mood swings and a generally “yucky” feeling.… Read the rest
What is mindfulness?
Mindfulness is a state of active, open, intentional attention on the present moment. When you become mindful, you realize that you are not your thoughts; you become an observer of your thoughts from moment to moment without judging them. Mindfulness involves being with your thoughts as they are, neither grasping at them nor pushing them away.… Read the rest
Massage and bodywork can help release chronic muscular tension and pain, improve circulation, increase joint flexibility, reduce mental and physical fatigue and stress, promote faster healing of injured muscular tissue, improve posture, and reduce blood pressure. Massage and bodywork are also known to promote better sleep, improve concentration, reduce anxiety, and create an overall sense of well-being.
Most people feel very relaxed after a Massage Treatment. Some experience freedom from long-term aches and pains developed from tension or repetitive activity. After an initial period of feeling slowed down, people often experience increased energy, heightened awareness, and greater productivity, which can last for days. It is recommended you drink plenty of water afterward.
Make yourself comfortable. your Therapist will either gently move you or tell you what is needed throughout the session (such as lifting your arm). Many people just close their eyes and completely relax. Others like to talk during their session.
Feel free to ask the Therapist questions about massage and bodywork in general or about the particular technique you are receiving.
The average full-body massage or bodywork session lasts one hour. A half- hour appointment only allows time for a partial massage session, for instance the neck and shoulders, back, or legs and feet. Many people prefer a sixty-to-ninety-minute session for optimal relaxation.
At Anoka Massage & Pain Therapy, when you schedule a one hour massage, you get a full 60 minutes of treatment on the table.
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