Apparently, we Americans take so many prescription medications that they are passing through our bodies and ending up in the water supply. Consequently, everything from antibiotics to sex hormones are floating around in America’s drinking water. This predicament has led one newspaper to suggest that we take a more eco-friendly approach to our health and “go green” with some forms of treatment.
Among the “green” treatments are acupuncture, chiropractic and, naturally, massage therapy. The theory is that if we seek alternative treatments for our health problems then we can avoid polluting the ground and water with tons of waste pharmaceuticals.
Massage as a green practice. Intriguing.
Read the article here.
A lot of people have an interest in becoming massage therapists these days. Some want to earn a few bucks part-time while others want to make it a career. But this is the first time I have read about massage therapy being a sort of family trade.
David Jewell is part of a family with a heritage of massage therapy. David discusses his influences, his job activities and his massage school experience in this article from the South Bend Tribune.
There are many ailments and conditions that seem to respond well to massage therapy. Joint pain, muscle strain, specific injuries and general stress have all been found to respond well to massage as a treatment modality.
One of the more mysterious but increasingly pervasive conditions that seems to be responsive to massage therapy is fibromyalgia. This condition is characterized by chronic, widespread pain that is sensitive even to light touch. Since the disease, though little understood, primarily affects the neuromuscular system, the symptoms of pain and tenderness have been found to respond to massage therapy in many cases.
This is just one more condition for which massage therapy has been found to be a viable alternative for treatment. As the benefits of massage become more apparent to a mainstream audience. the opportunities for massage therapists expand. All the more reason to consider a full-time or supplementary career as a massage therapist and receiving training at an accredited massage school.
Read more about massage and fibromyalgia here.
An apparently very bright woman named Amy is studying for her doctorate and working as an audiologist. In her blog, titled “Lakeshore Ladies,” Amy contemplates attending massage school so she can become a certified massage therapist. Her motivation is both financial and psychological. She would like the opportunity to supplement her income but thinks that practicing massage therapy would allow her some degree of satisfaction that she is not currently receiving in her current position.
It is intriguing to “eavesdrop” on someone’s rationale and decision-making process as they consider attending massage school. Read about it here.
