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How Do Essential Oils Work? Here’s What You Need to Know
Have you spotted those tiny glass bottles on the supermarket shelves? Does it seem like every new product you hear about is infused with some type of essential oil? Have you had a friend recommend essential oils for your headaches, stomachaches, or insomnia? This is...
Magnesium Lotion: How to Take Your Massage to the Next Level
If you take a multi-vitamin supplement, chances are you'll see magnesium listed on the label — and for good reason. As the fourth most abundant mineral inside your body, magnesium plays a vital role in optimizing your health. It ensures your muscle contractions and...
Skincare Questions & Answers: Why Is Sunscreen Important?
Colorado doesn't quite get the "300 days of sunshine a year" that's long been touted. That said, there are only about 60 days per year of completely overcast conditions — which means there's still plenty of sunshine to go around. Whether today is sunny, cloudy, or...
What Are Muscle Knots (And Can Massage Help You Feel Better)?
They crunch. They rattle. They roll. They seize up after a hard workout or when you sit at your desk all day. And no matter how hard you try to relax, they never seem to go away. You've heard them called "knots" in your muscles, but is that an accurate description? Do...
5 Surprising Benefits of Deep Tissue Massage
Each year, about one in four Americans get a massage. Some people book a massage for pain relief, while others book their sessions simply to relax. These are two very valid reasons to get a massage, but they're not the only ones. The truth is that the benefits of deep...
Should You Get Massage for a Pinched Nerve?
If you ask us, we're pretty sure that whoever coined the expression "a pain in the butt" had a pinched nerve. To be specific, a pinched nerve can cause pain in your neck, back, arms, and legs. And yes — it can also be a (literal) pain in your butt. Medical experts...