As published in the Spring 2018 edition of Advanced Healing   Did you know? A single serving of sardines has 23 grams of protein, omega 3 fatty acids, iron, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin D and B 12.  There is no doubt sardines are a nutritional powerhouse!  James Villas wrote an article “The unsung sardine” in

As the body of research grows supporting Integrative Health Medicine, we want to share what you, the American citizen, have known for a long time. In two different surveys taken by Americans, the same information is being found.   Health care professionals are strongly recommending massage therapy to aid in medical conditions and massage therapy is

In northeastern Ohio, Connor Integrative Health Network at University Hospital, is growing their reach into implementing IHM services. They are “to recruit a core team of physician leaders to conduct research, treat patients and educate physicians about how to effectively incorporate integrative therapies (the combination of traditional medicine with evidence-based nonpharmacologic therapies) into their patient

The New Year is almost here. We will count down , watch the ball drop and 45% of Americans will make New Year’s resolutions. How many will keep their resolution you ask? Only 8% see their resolutions through to success. Let’s increase that percentage this year by following a recipe for success. If you resolve

As we enter into what might be the busiest time of year; let’s all sing “All you need is love”. If we keep that song center of the season, perhaps the bustle and work of the holidays might be held in perspective. Did you know the music is another excellent Integrative Health Medicine (IHM) therapy?

As I approached writing this post I did the usual research. I looked for how to beat the stress of the holiday season, how to coordinate all the gatherings, get the shopping and cooking done and avoid the usual family unpleasantness that is inherent to the holiday season. Something occurred to me. As I read

I hope to ignite massage therapists interest in learning the Kinesio® Taping Method and its application to their massage practice. The massage industry continues to evolve and I see the Kinesio Taping® Method as an integral part of a massage therapy practice. The Kinesio Taping Method has enhanced my ability to help my clients. I

The Autumn equinox has come and gone and on Sunday Daylight Saving Time ends. The entire Earth and its vast population experience the equinox and less light and are affected by these changes. There is so much to consider with nature during the Autumn. The Earth is not on its usual 23.5 degree axis tilt

I invite you to review three excerpts from case studies in the below sited article to shed light on how Massage Therapy and Kinesio ® Taping Method can be an effective part of the palliative care provided to cancer patients for pain management. Symptoms experienced by cancer patients vary by type and site of the tumor. What