MASSAGE THERAPY FOR MENTAL HEALTH
A growing body of research supports the positive impact of massage therapy for relieving stress, anxiety, and depression.
In the United States, almost half of adults will experience a mental health challenge during their lifetime. A growing body of research is supporting the positive impact of massage therapy for relief of stress, anxiety, and depression. In fact, many studies indicate it can provide benefits similar to psychotherapy for certain conditions. Read on to learn more about the ways massage can improve mental health and well-being.

Massage Therapy Can Relieve Stress
​Stress is prevalent in today’s fast-paced world and can negatively affect people’s health and well-being. Massage therapy has shown to significantly reduce stress on both physical and psychological levels. While massage therapists know from experience that massage reduces stress, there is also considerable research that validates our experience.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
​
Calming Waters Massage
​relocates to Yarmouth Port 

Barbie Clemons, Licensed Massage Therapist, has relocated her business, Calming Waters Massage, to SBaba Spa, 710 Route 6A, Yarmouth Port. SBaba Spa is a collaborative of several individually operated wellness business at the Fiddler’s Green Plaza.
Calming Waters Massage was established in December 2014 with the goal to understand your needs, work with you and have you feeling better by the time your session is over.  Ultimately, Ms Clemons strives to give you the sense of wellbeing that will allow you more freedom to enjoy what you love doing with less pain, more energy, and more living!
After years of study and practice Barbie has mastered many effective styles and modalities of bodywork such as: Traditional Chinese Medicine Cupping Therapy; Thai Foot Massage; Comprehensive Foot Reflexology; Neuromuscular Massage in addition to Relaxing Swedish and Deep Tissue massage.
 Visit www.CalmingWatersMassage.org for more information, to book your massage session call or text Barbie at 774-487-2611
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Contact Barbie Clemons at 774-487-2611 or barbie@calmingwatersmassage.org for more information

​            Hello, all!  I know swimsuit weather is ahead and I’ve been thinking it’s time to up my veggie and protein intake to try to get ready for summer.  I just made a yummy side dish that can be easily turned into a full meal by adding either quinoa, chicken or grilled shrimp.  This is a summertime one bowl wonder that will help you feel full and get several servings of veggies  in one bowl.  It would even make a good cold salad to take on the go.  So here is the recipe for you.  It’s quick, easy and the colorful veggies make it not just yummy, but beautiful too.

        Hello, everyone.  Summer is just around the corner and it’s time to step up your salad routine.  If you’re tired of the same old boring salad, here’s a way to add some interest. 
       Let’s start with some tender greens that are perfect for summer.  They add a bit of elegance and interest.  Look for varieties like Mache, Mustard Greens, Tatsoi, Frisee, Watercress and Mizuna.  These may sound a bit exotic and perhaps hard to find, but Whole Foods and local farmer markets will be a good place to look.
        Go for the seasonal veggies and don’t forget that fresh fruit in salads can add a hint of sweetness and are visually pleasing, adding color to your plate.  Not to mention the fact that they are vitamin packed.  Also, adding nuts and seeds bring a nice crunch to the mix. They are also packed with healthy nutrients and protein. Take the little bit of extra time to toast them in a dry pan to really enhance the flavor and texture.  Fresh herbs are another great way to jazz up the visual interest and flavor profile.

​Hi everyone! 
​ I’m writing to you with a cookbook recommendation that is informative and inspirational.  Additionally, it is filled with beautiful photography that will inspire you.  It’s called The Blue Zones Kitchen, 100 Recipes to Live to 100 by Dan Buettner. 
 
            The book sets out to discover the secrets of those areas of the world which have the most people who live to be 100.  The findings narrowed the search down to 5 areas which are:  Sardinia, Italy, Okinawa, Japan, Nicoya, Costa Rica, Ikaria, Greece and lastly Loma Linda, CA.  So, what are the secrets of the inhabitants of these beautiful places?  Well, here is a synopsis of the top 11 reasons of what these areas have in common.

​            Hello to you all!  I hope this letter finds you healthy and happy.  Although, some of us may find this goal hard to achieve if you are lacking in one particular area...sleep!  No matter how well you eat, or how much exercise your get, you still can’t function at your highest level if you are sleep deprived.  Which brings me to my suggestion to check out.  It is an app called calm.com.
 
            This app has so much to offer!  There are daily wellness topics discussed by Jay Shetty, quick daily guided meditations, short exercise routines to keep your body feeling more flexible and energized.  However, one of my favorite features is the sleep stories!

​            Do you feel confused sometimes about which diet will work the best for you?  There are endless options like no carbs, occasional fasting, eliminating sugar, Paleo and the list goes on.  But there is a great diet that you can follow that requires no research at all.  It’s called intuitive eating.  It was developed by Evelyn Tribole, MS, RD, and Elsye Resch, MS, RD, FADA.  Together they created a 10 step plan that is easy for anyone to follow, and it is customized for the most important person of all...you!  So, consider each of these steps and see how they might be able to get you a little bit healthier.

If you wear sunscreen daily, congratulations. You’re already ahead of the curve with your skincare routine. Along with washing your face and moisturizing, it is one of the most important things you can do to maintain the health of your skin over time.
Let’s move on to best sunscreen practices. Aside from wearing it every day, and ideally reapplying it every few hours when you’re outdoors, you’ve likely heard that sunscreen should always be applied as the very last step of your skincare routine. And while this is certainly true for mineral sunscreens, it turns out it’s not the best practice for chemical SPFs.
A QUICK PAUSE HERE TO TALK ABOUT THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MINERAL AND CHEMICAL SUNSCREENS...
Put simply, chemical sunscreens absorb into your skin, whereas physical sunscreens sit on top of it. More specifically, chemical sunscreens use ingredients like oxybenzone, octinoxate and avobenzone to create a chemical reaction (hence the name) that changes UV rays into heat that is then released from the skin. Physical sunscreens use ingredients like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide to block UV rays from penetrating through your skin in the first place.For a chemical sunscreen to do its job properly, it needs to get into your skin—which is why the order of application is important here. When using a chemical sunscreen, it should go on before your moisturizer, so there isn't anything getting in the way of its absorption (i.e., ingredients from your moisturizer that could prevent or minimize absorption of the chemical blockers).
Prefer to use a mineral or physical sunscreen? Cool, proceed as usual and continue to apply them as the last step of your routine since they’re formulated to reflect light off the surface of your skin.
And if you really want to go the extra mile, we’d suggest topping things off with a cute summer hat for added protection.

​Hello, everyone!  The sun is shining and the air is fresh and warm...it’s almost Easter.  Hard to believe after a long, dreary winter.  It’s time to celebrate spring whether you celebrate Easter or not.  But part of the fun is enjoying treats that you wouldn’t normally have.  Which brings me to one of the topics in health coaching...joy!  Of course, it’s good to maintain a healthy diet and an exercise regime, but sometimes you just need a treat.

​Greetings and happy weekend!  I’m writing this week about another cornerstone of health coaching...home environment.  Our home is our sanctuary, a place where you can celebrate, rest and restore.  However, when your home is in chaos, your mind and soul may end up in the same place.  This brings me to my topic of the week...organization.
 
            First off, let’s not think of this as one giant, whole house project that leaves you feeling so overwhelmed, that you give up before you even get started.  Think small projects that will invigorate you, and may spark enough joy to encourage you to take on another.  These projects can help you feel more in control of your life, and create and inspiring sense of accomplishment.