http://bodyworklasvegas.com/blog A Blog of Bodywork Las Vegas to Share Thoughts on Health, Wellness and Bodywork Wed, 26 Aug 2009 02:32:01 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I fell off the "eating well" wagon sometime last November.  I had traveled to Taiwan to spend time with family and was bound and determined to maintain good eating habits.  Now, it's not the eating habits that are so poor.  If I were left to my own accord, I'm sure ... http://bodyworklasvegas.com/blog/?p=149 As an athlete, someone has probably suggested making massage and bodywork a regular part of your training program.  It seems intuitive that massaging overworked, over-trained muscles is great for the body while also improving your overall sense of well-being. Regular use of massage therapy has a number of benefits ... http://bodyworklasvegas.com/blog/?p=141 Hi Everyone! I just finished my first group ride this morning with a great group of folks.  The abilities levels ran the spectrum and I was somewhere in the middle, which was cool with me.  But even if I were in the back, it would be okay also.  Here's the deal:  ... http://bodyworklasvegas.com/blog/?p=138 I can't remember when I first started using Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) baths, but it's been quite a number of years now.  Undoubtedly recommended by a trusted friend, my experience with Epsom salt baths have only been good.  Personally, I’ve found that when I have a hard workout where I ... http://bodyworklasvegas.com/blog/?p=136 Therapeutic Tape Lasts 3-5 Days You've probably seen it, and if you've seen it, you've definitely wondered about it.  You may have even Googled it.  It's called Kinesio tape and it recently gained worldwide attention as the colorful tape seen on numerous athletes throughout the recent summer Olympics.  ... http://bodyworklasvegas.com/blog/?p=114 I've been a longtime fan of Kinesio Taping. Many years ago, I was in Taipei teaching salsa. After one evening of teaching class, I inadvertently tripped and fell down a flight of stairs. Luckily, I didn't break any bones, but instantly my ankle was twisted and swollen making it ... http://bodyworklasvegas.com/blog/?p=105 Tell me something wonderful! It can be about anything - something that happened today, or will happen in the future, something you feel, a great memory you have, or a dream you are striving for. It can be about a little ladybug that traveled on your windshield for ... http://bodyworklasvegas.com/blog/?p=102 Cramps -- that involuntary muscle contraction that sends pain signals straight to our brain. I’m sure we’ve all experienced them at one time or another. With the onset of our hot summer days where hydration and electrolyte balance are teetering between too much and too little, cramps ... http://bodyworklasvegas.com/blog/?p=100 Looks like Ashiatsu may have to wait another month or so before we start adding it as a regular part of our menu. If you are not familiar with this style of massage, it is a form of barefoot therapy, using the feet like we would use our hands ... http://bodyworklasvegas.com/blog/?p=97 [caption id="attachment_88" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Broiled salmon and brussels sprouts"][/caption]It was not the book that I went to Border's for last night, but I couldn't resist. This is a HUGE book - 880 pages packed full of all the information you want to know. Most interesting to me are ... http://bodyworklasvegas.com/blog/?p=87