When we think of hygiene practices, proper oral care and regular showers are probably what come to mind, while massages are considered more of a luxurious splurge. But the ancient technique of ...

Laura Brown never believed she’d go a month without suffering debilitating menstrual cramps. Then 13 years ago, her frustration led her to a massage table, where a San Francisco naturopath applied ...

To help ease a painful medical condition, Sharlene Styles turned to an ancient remedy, and ended up with more health benefits than she expected. Not knowing much about Maya Abdominal Massage, I ...

It was the third time in a month I’d been asked this. The question wasn’t entirely out of place: It was always in a nice spa, and always before starting a massage. Massages are a semi-regular thing ...

Constipation is one of the most common reasons why people see a doctor. Massage may be one way to help relieve long-term (chronic) constipation. Constipation happens when you have difficult, ...

BAMBOO and plush green velvet furniture. Soft lights. New Age-y, tranquil spa music. As I stepped into Maria Renner’s office, calm washed over me. I’d been a little nervous about the next 90 minutes, ...

When we think of hygiene practices, proper oral care and regular showers are probably what come to mind, while massages are considered more of a luxurious splurge. But the ancient technique of ...