Sometimes we forget to talk about these guys. That's because they're commonly the ones quietly working hard and not bothering anyone. Over the course of 15 months they work their 40 hours/week day jobs, or they raise their families, and they still find time to train and study for a rewarding new career in Clinical…
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Massage Therapy And Breast Cancer
It’s time to spread the word! Join The Soma Institute in Chicago to spread the word about Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast Cancer is one of the deadliest diseases among women today. Fortunately, many women are surviving breast cancer more than ever due to early detection and treatment. Massage therapy has shown to offer many…
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Massage Helps Cancer Patients
Massage Therapy: Increased Quality of Life for Cancer Patients According to news coverage released by The American Medical Association, recent research shows massage therapy can benefit patients suffering from cancer. Besides alleviating common symptoms associated with cancer like nausea and fatigue, massage therapy has also been shown to reduce stress, depression, and anxiety— effectively improving the…
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Massage Helps Oncology Patients
By Amber Mills. Massage Helps Oncology Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy Massage therapy, according to a recent study published in “Applied Nursing Research”, resulted in decreased anxiety and lessened fatigue among 40 oncology patients undergoing chemotherapy. The study found that back massage significantly reduced anxiety and acute fatigue. (more…)
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