I love my massage therapist. Of all the 90,000 people in the United States who claim massage therapy as their part-time or full-time job, mine is the greatest. Like most, she is self-employed. A large percentage of these workers are of part-time and self-employed workers. Not all states in the United States require some sort of a license to practice massage therapy. If a state does not have any massage laws, then nothing is required and a...more
Ouch, my back hurts! Have you ever felt you couldn't move all because of your aching back? I know both my husband and I have. We can both trace long familial issues with backs. A back massage feels good. Probably the best type of therapy for backs is acupressure (acupuncture & pressure combined). In the United States there are plenty of spots where you can book yourself in for a luxurious massage for either 30, 45 or 60 minutes. You can even go...more
In all my years on this earth, I have only had one massage! Now that I know the many benefits and history of massage, I'll be looking forward to a series of massages. It is an ancient form of healing and ways of relaxation and rest. It is found in to ancient cultures. Records of different massages go back through the ages in all parts of the world to many ancient civilizations.The art of massage is the manipulation of superficial layers of muscle and connective tissue. This is to enhance function and promote relaxation and well-being. It became popular in the US in the 1800s and grew in popularity until the 1930s and 40s. When modern medicine came to the forefront, the art of massage therapy became discounted as lesser than. Suddenly, it became popular again in the 1960s and 1970s when nurses began to use it to relieve pain in patients. Unusually, in the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta it was deemed a core medical service. This gave more credence to it.The word massage comes from the Latin word "frictio", as well as from the French word meaning friction or kneading", and the Arabic word massa" meaning to touch, feel or handle. I am always interested in finding out the origin of...more
You have a number of options available to you when it comes to purchasing Texas health insurance. However, not all of them may be the best choice for your particular health and financial situation. For example, you may qualify for group insurance under your employer but the type of insurance they have may not provide you with adequate...more
There are two ways you can obtain health care. The first one is through the public system provided by the government and the second one is through private organizations by taking out private health insurance. But what does this policy cover? How does it work? You will find answers to these questions through the following...more
Are you thinking of getting a private health insurance but unsure what is suitable for you? Well, before you even say 'yes' to what a health insurance company offers, you have to know some important things about this type of health plan first. You need to know the advantage of getting a private health plan. Add to that, you should look at the list of people who usually benefit from it. Also, you may be interested to find out on how it compares with public health plans. All these will be explained further below.First things first – let's have a look on how private health plans compare with other types of health insurance. If you enroll under this type of policy, there are many things you'll surely enjoy. For one, you can have the luxury you need even when you're sick. What does this mean? Well, you can have TV sets and telephones inside your hospital rooms. You can also have air conditioned rooms as well. In other words, you can choose a private ward.On top of all these luxuries however, there are yet other things you can enjoy when it comes to private health insurance. Foremost, waiting time will be reduced when there are emergencies. You can always use the health...more
I love my massage therapist. Of all the 90,000 people in the United States who claim massage therapy as their part-time or full-time job, mine is the greatest. Like most, she is self-employed. A large percentage of these workers are of part-time and...more
Everyone knows how crucial it is to keep body fit. Obesity is one of the biggest fights for mankind since long. Since ages we are keep on finding solution of over weight. There are many reasons of over weight. Some of the major factors are hormonal...more
In Australia, you can get private health insurance that will give you more options when you need to visit a doctor or if you have to go to hospital. In some cases, you can get health insurance that will cover you should you require...more
When you are looking for private health insurance the best thing that you can do is evaluate different types of health insurance that suits your lifestyle. A suitable health insurance package should meet the needs of your family at a...more
If you are self employed you should take a serious look into Health Savings Accounts, for several reasons, starting with there is a huge savings on your monthly premiums regardless if you are insuring yourself or you and your family and...more
Health insurance coverage is one of the most expensive investments you can make, but it is also one of the most important. Living without health cover and is dangerous financially, because all it will take is one surgery or serious...more