June 2015 | Continuum Healing

4 Myths of Massage Therapy

Jenny Bork, MassageNo commentsmassage therapy, myths, Natural Health

4 Myths of Massage Therapy

It may come as a surprise that a large part of my massage practice is purely education. Some of this education revolves around what they’re feeling in their body and how they can counteract those feelings physically or emotionally. But most of it is actually correcting mis-education.

I hear myths repeated without any knowledge behind the claims except for “my massage therapist told me it’s true, so it must be” or “my colleague said it, and it sounded good.” Sometimes, it’s simply no knowledge of the benefits of massage.

Whether it’s correcting misinformation or simply providing a foundation for clients new to massage therapy, I strive to equip my clients with knowledge to help them achieve true wellness by understanding what’s going on in their bodies. I am mindful of the vulnerability present in one’s healing journey, and it is a true privilege to be part of that process. Here are a few points I share frequently:…

The One Thing That Shapes Your Entire Life + What To Do About It

Christie Kruisenga, Emotions, Mind Body and Spirit, NaturopathyNo commentsCuriosity, Emotions, Fear, Love, Root

Do you ever get the uneasy sense that someone, or something, is lurking behind you? You can feel its presence, but with every glance over your shoulder you find nothing. Some may believe it’s a spirit watching over you, an energy passing by, or your intuition kicking in. All of these explanations are valid in my mind, but I’ve noticed a slightly more sinister creature breathing heavily on my neck as of late. It’s a familiar, intangible mass that changes density and size at different times, but it always loiters around, sometimes whispering in my ear. In fact, it’s probably sitting comfortably behind you right now, too. It goes by the name of Fear.…

Healing Benefits of Earthing

Erica McLaughlin, Mind Body and Spirit, Natural Health, NaturopathyNo commentsEarthing, Feet, Grounding, Health, Natural Health, Nature

Ever since I was little I felt myself drawn outside – barefoot. If given the option, shoes were opted out in exchange for free-moving toes and dirty soles. Even now, as an adult, when I go outside to work or play, I prefer to go without shoes. I love the feel of my skin touching the grass, dirt, rocks, and even cement. It is real to me. Alive. Reminding me of what it’s like to feel. To be connected to something.

Most simply, this connection I crave is one with the Earth: a process called Grounding or Earthing. To ground is to bring the skin in contact with the surface of the Earth to allow the body’s electrical current to align with the electrical energy of the Earth, restoring balance. Grounding maintains the human body’s most natural electrical state, which in turn promotes optimum health and functionality in daily life.

Just as the sun gives us warmth and vitamin D, the Earth underfoot gives us food, water, a surface to enjoy, and a gentle energy that is healing to the body. You can’t see the Earth’s energy but some people experience it as a warm, tingling, pleasant sensation felt while …

How Sunscreen Affects Your Health

Angela McElroy, Natural HealthNo comments

More than two million Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer annually. And even though more and more people use sunscreen, the incidence of skin cancer continues to climb worldwide.¹

I love the saying “At the end of the day your feet should be dirty, your hair messy and your eyes sparkling.” –Shanti

But to make that happen we need to expose ourselves to the sun. I hear all over the media how we need to protect ourselves from the sun and how bad it is for us. And, to a certain degree, that is correct. Too much exposure can cause harmful effects like burns and over an extended period of over-exposure, it may be the cause of skin cancer. But I feel a more important question that should be addressed is: what happens when we deny ourselves the correct amount of exposure?…

Month: June 2015

4 Myths of Massage Therapy

The One Thing That Shapes Your Entire Life + What To Do About It

Healing Benefits of Earthing

How Sunscreen Affects Your Health