Postnatal Myth: Postpartum Depression and Anxiety Go Away On Their Own That would be wonderful! But is it true? Some myths are, as we all know. This one… …sadly… …is not. The fact is, these issues can only grow worse when not dealt with in a productive way. Just like breastfeeding is a learned set […]
Can Any Licensed Massage Therapist Provide Postnatal Massage? The answer is certainly no because a Therapeutic Massage Practitioner must be trained specifically in Postnatal Massage as there are many special contraindications and considerations, and in some municipalities and states, an LMT must have taken a certain number of credit-hours of education in this modality. Training […]
I work as a Health Care Provider, though I don’t care to even share which field I work in. That’s unimportant. I could be a Physical Therapist’s Assistant. I could be a Nurse or work in any other licensed medical occupation. I’m not saying. But I am licensed and that’s all I;’m willing to share. […]
Study Review Finds Massage Therapy In Older People Promotes Well-Being, Care In Residential Care Settings
The full abstract is titled Massage, a complementary therapy effectively promoting the health and well-being of older people in residential care settings: a review of the literature This study was a review of fourteen studies of massage therapy provided to elderly residents in residential care settings. Presumably, this means primarily nursing homes, but there […]
No matter where you live in America, there is a Meals On Wheels program near you. If you are unfamiliar with this charity and its importance, then this might help to answer some of your questions. Elderly people are a group that is different from most other age groups. The population of Americans who qualify […]
Myth: Your emotional, physical, and mental trauma, as well as any injuries sustained during pregnancy, will all be gone in a few months and you’ll have your “pre-pregnancy body” again. Fact: Of course, at first glance, this seems amazing, but upon further consideration, it starts to sink in that this is impossible, for most women. […]
Hi, everyone. 🙂 As a registered Lactation Professional working in New Jersey, I find that women, and families, have many misconceptions regarding breastfeeding. It’s understandable. Unless Your Mom Or Sis Breastfed, You Never Even Saw Someone Breastfeeding! Breastfeeding just isn’t something that most women have had encounters with, unless their mother had other children when […]