Acupressure significantly reduced heart rate among subjects who suffered a stroke, whereas placebo acupressure did not, according to recent research. The study, “Cardiovascular benefits of acupressure (Jin Shin) following stroke,” involved 13 subjects who experienced a stroke at least 19 months earlier. Inclusion criteria were a unilateral stroke resulting in persistent deficits, as well as…
By Cassandra Hall Primeau, RMT The abdomen is by far one of the most neglected areas of the body, but it can also prove to be one of the most important. You’ve probably heard your massage therapist say at some point, “everything is connected.” It’s absolutely true. Since the abdominal region is at the…