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About 80% of women report having experienced PMS symptoms such as bloating, cramping, irritability and mood swings. Sometimes these symptoms are minor and easily manageable, and other times they can make life pretty miserable. Massage therapy can help alleviate many of these symptoms and reduce the impact of PMS on your daily life. Here are some common PMS symptoms that benefit most from massage therapy.

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If you have ever dealt with PMS, you know it makes your unpleasant time-of-the-month a whole lot worse. Whether you bloat and cramp or have mood swings and crave every type of food, there are some natural remedies to help make those days a little less miserable. Below are some of the best natural remedies for relieving common PMS symptoms.

Whether you are a seasoned athlete or just getting started on a new workout regimen, you are putting your body through more than usual and your body is prone to a sports injury. Injuries can be sustained unexpectedly while being active or slowly over time due to repetitive motions.

A muscle strain can be a simple overstretched muscle or tendon, or the result of a partial or complete muscle tear. Strains are often caused by overstretching, twisting, pulling, and overusing muscles. Symptoms include limited motion, muscle spasms, muscle weakness, swelling, cramping, or inflammation, and usually some loss of muscle function.

Plantar fasciitis is a very common foot condition that causes inflammation and pain in the plantar fascia, the fibrous tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot connecting your heel bone to your toes. If left untreated, plantar fasciitis can become a chronic condition and put strain on other parts of your body.

About 83% of active adults, ages 25 to 65, will suffer from plantar fasciitis. While it is most common in runners, those who are overweight or frequently wear unsupportive shoes also have an increased risk of plantar fasciitis.

Before you start going through a list of head massages to get rid of your headache, it’s important to determine what type of headache you are suffering from to know which massage will help. In some cases, a head massage can make your headache worse. Here are 5 common types of headaches and a complimentary massage to help you find relief.

Being able to think clearly and carry on with day-to-day life can quickly be destroyed with a strong headache. Many people have occasional headaches, but frequent headaches that affect your ability to sleep or take care of simple tasks can be very frustrating.

When you breath in airborne agents like pollen, grass, mold, cedar, or ragweed, your immune system mistakes them as a danger and releases antibodies that attack the allergens. Your immune system also releases a chemical called histamine into the nose, eyes, and lungs to attack and remove the allergens from your body. This causes inflammation, congestion, and itchy, watery eyes.

Just like that, Spring is here and ready to bring warmth, growth, and unwelcome allergies. Some of us will have little to no allergy symptoms while others are already anticipating the dreadful watery, itchy eyes, runny nose, sneezing and coughing.