Back in the days of the cave bear and the sabre-toothed cat, the human body evolved to respond to danger from an attack by either fleeing or fighting. Both these actions require extra levels of adrenaline and cortisol, together known as the "stress hormones," which suppress the immune system and increase blood sugar levels, keeping our muscles ready for fight or flight. In those times, stress was a good thing. It meant survival.

Massage plays an important role in the treatment of high blood pressure, which is common in both men and women, and is caused by many factors including stress, complications from other diseases and dietary pattern.

Why Smart Consumers Are Ditching The Myth Of ‘No Pain No Gain’

The “no pain no gain” myth has been circulating in the wellness industry for decades. It became popular in the 1980's as one of Jane Fonda's favourite aerobics catchphrases, and it's been causing harm ever since. "No pain no gain" is the idea that you get greater rewards by engaging in hard or painful work. Another way to express the same sentiment is “go hard or go home,” but I like to refer to it as the “punishment mentality.”

We become a builder of our bodies every time we make a decision about how to eat or when to exercise. Each decision is either building a lasting structure for the future or tearing it down prematurely.

The good news is that it doesn't have to be a hard or painful process. It can be built right into your workday and be as easy as 3 simple steps

It almost goes without saying that stress is everywhere in today's fast-paced world, and that it can negatively impact anyone’s health and well-being. Massage therapy has been shown to be a means by which stress can be significantly reduced on both physical and psychological levels.

Pain can be sneaky.  It can take a little detective work to figure out where the source of the pain is coming from.  This is because the pain may be a symptom of another underlying issue.

Here’s an example we are all familiar with.  A 45-year old man stops talking mid-sentence and grabs his left arm in pain.  What do you immediately think of? Heart attack?

Any kind of pain can be debilitating, and for people who suffer from migraine headaches, pain can disrupt both their personal and professional lives. Whether migraine occurs infrequently or on a regular basis, finding dependable relief is a top priority.

Chronic stress is like a race car without any pit stops.

Imagine a race car driver who shows up on the day of his big race.

His car is well-built and has a powerful engine. The starting gun goes off and the driver speeds down the track. He’s fast and making good progress. So he goes faster and keeps pushing on.

Back pain is an inevitable result of our lifestyle. Most of us work for hours in office jobs and have to sit all day in a chair in front of the computer. Other causes of back pain include standing for a long time, sitting in the wrong position, exercising incorrectly and congenital malformation.

Nearly 80 years ago, with the growing popularity of alternative medicine in the world in general, the Western World saw an uptake of alternative medicine, particular those originating in Japan and China.