When is the last time you did something just for you, something that made you feel good? As women, we tend to put our needs last. Women – particularly mothers – are often the caregivers for their families. Yet it is easy to forget that we need to focus on ourselves, too. Practicing self care makes people happier and more…
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Spring: A Fresh Start for Nature and You
Spring has finally arrived in Rochester. The robins have returned, tulips are stretching their green leaves through the soil, hibernating animals are waking. Do you feel a renewed sense of energy? You’re not imaging it. Although Americans celebrate January 1 as the beginning of the new year, nature recognizes spring as the true start to a new year. Are you…
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Massage for Back Pain
Did you know that approximately 80 percent of Americans will suffer from back pain at some point in their lives? If you’ve ever had an achy back, you know just how terrible back pain can be. This condition can be as mild as a little stiffness in your lower back to being unable to straighten your spine. Back pain can…
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Take Care of Your Heart
February: the time of year when it seems everyone is focused on finding and keeping love. Fancy dinner reservations, wine and chocolate abound in a world awash with pink and red hearts. But it’s also a time to focus on your physical heart. Your spiritual and emotional well-being is connected to your heart health. According to the American Psychological Association,…
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New Year, New You?
The start of a new year is a time of reflection on the previous year and the positive changes you can make for the year ahead. Many people use the new year as an excuse to set lofty goals of self improvement. You’ve heard the ambitious wellness resolutions: going to the gym every day, eating more fruits and vegetables, ditching…
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