Cod liver oil tied to low bone mass in women Cod liver oil, a long-used source of vitamin D, may have the unexpected effect of lowering bone mass, a new study suggests.
Norwegian researchers found that among... Read More
Belly fat produces hunger hormone You knew that spare tire around your midsection was hard to shed, but new research suggests that it may be thwarting your diet by churning out... Read More
The Biodegradable Jar is Here Organic Essence is pleased to announce the introduction of Pure Shea Cream and Pure Shea Butter in completely biodegradable and compostable paper jars.... Read More
BIOTONE CEO Jean Shea Discusses Product Line Massage Therapy Radio Host Eric Brown interviewed Jean Shea, founder and CEO of BIOTONE, at the 2007 American Massage Therapy Association Convention in Cincinnati, Ohio.... Read More
Massage, Massage Creams Articles Needed MASSAGEmag.com, the massage therapist’s online massage therapy community, is looking for talented writers and massage therapy experts to join the Web site’s growing list of influential... Read More
Prenatal Screening Bill Passes Since its introduction by Sens.
Edward Kennedy (D-MA) and Sam Brownback (R-Kan) in 2005, the Prentally and
Postnatally Diagnosed Conditions Awareness Act, (S. 1810) also known as the
Kennedy-Brownback... Read More
BIOTONE Supports Breast Cancer Research A leading massage-lubricant company is helping funding research into breast cancer. For every gallon of lubricant sold, BIOTONE will donate $1 to the Susan G. Komen... Read More
BIOTONE Spa Retail Products Debuts Facebook Page BIOTONE debuts its BIOTONE Spa Retail Products Page on the popular social networking site Facebook. The new site provides spa professionals and consumers with an additional... Read More
5 Skin Care Tips to Soothe Dry Skin It's the time of year when many people are suffering from extra-dry, unhealthy, itchy skin. Heal your dry skin with these five tips.... Read More
BIOTONE Announces 2009 Continuing Education Workshops BIOTONE announces its 2009 Continuing Education Workshops to provide massage therapists with hands-on training in Spa Body Treatments, Clinical Sports Techniques and Posture and Pain Management... Read More
The Benefits of Watermelon Seed Oil Watermelon seeds have been prized for the highly nutritive oil that they contain. Watermelon seed oil contains high amounts of unsaturated fatty acids with linoleic and... Read More
Pomegranate Oil and its Cosmetic Applications Pomegranate seed oil possesses powerful antioxidant properties and can help prevent and treat a variety of cancers including breast cancer and skin cancer. Pomegranate oil possesses... Read More
Spa-on-a-Budget Pedicures Spring is upon us, and it's time to start showing off your toes. Follow these steps for a relaxing, budget-friendly pedicure and some great ways to... Read More
AMTA National Convention Registration Opens The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) has opened registration for its national convention at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida, Sept. 23-26, 2009.... Read More
Stress Plays Key Role in Aging Stress-relief is one of the most well-known benefits of massage therapy; in fact, it's the number-one reason clients seek massage. New research shows that stress pays... Read More
The Basics of Proper Skin Care There have been many strides made in the field of skin care, and some of the new skin care products combined with some old, tried-and-true methods... Read More
Seven Skin Care Secrets for Summer 2009 Today's busy woman is demanding products that are convenient, cost-effective and have multiple uses. The seven skin care secrets capitalize on the econo-chic trend and will... Read More
*derma e* Accepts Green Patriot Award Freedom Press presented derma e Natural Bodycare, a pioneer in formulating cutting-edge natural skincare products, with the April 2009 Green Patriot Company of the Month... Read More
BIOTONE Introduces Cocoa-Comfort Massage Lotion BIOTONE announces Cocoa-Comfort Massage Lotion with Cocoa Butter, nature’s ultimate hydrator, to soothe and balance the skin and enhance its texture and tone. The versatile new... Read More
Proper Lotions Key to Lunch Break Massage These days, more and more people are scheduling massage therapy sessions during their lunch breaks, returning to work refreshed and rejuvenated. The lotions used by massage... Read More
derma e Appoints Southwest Regional Sales Manager derma e® Natural Bodycare, a pioneer in formulating innovative effective natural skincare products that contain optimal levels of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and botanicals, has appointed Molly... Read More
SpaFinder's Spa Trends for 2010 With increasingly knowledgeable spa visitors, spas have to stay ahead of the curve—with new massage techniques, innovative body-therapy treatments and trendy products. Marketing efforts aside, spas... Read More
Clients Seek Massage for Many Reasons Relaxation, pain relief, lowered blood pressure, exercise recovery, improved mood, alleviated depression, stress reduction—the list of massage therapy's benefits are too long to list. But beyond... Read More
Massage Helps Breast Cancer Survivors Station WDNU out of South Bend, Indiana, put the spotlight on bodywork for breast-cancer survivors, in an article titled Healing touch helping breast cancer survivors, posted... Read More
Essential Oils Found to Reduce Inflammation The health benefits of red wine are well-known—but what if you are a teetotaler? New research shows that six essential oils—from thyme, clove, rose, eucalyptus, fennel... Read More
derma e® Introduces New Tropical Solutions™ Inspired by the skin beautifying elements of Tamanu Oil, derma e®’s NEW Tropical Solutions™ help protect skin, prevent age damage and restore your natural, youthful radiance... Read More
Olympic Journalists Received Massage, Too Athletes received massage therapy at the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, which concluded Sunday night—and the journalists reporting on their athletic feats did,... Read More
Use Essential Oils to Fight Superbugs Essential oils could be a cheap and effective alternative to antibiotics and potentially used to combat drug-resistant hospital superbugs, according to research presented at the Society... Read More
How Does One Feldenkrais? Researchers set out to study practitioner characteristics and practice patterns among practitioners of the Feldenkrais Method of movement-retraining bodywork.... Read More
New Report Details Spa Guests' Habits Traditionally, massage therapy has been the most-requested service at spas in both the U.S. and worldwide. The Day Spa Association announced on May 5 the release... Read More
BIOTONE Introduces Polar Lotion Retail Offering BIOTONE introduces a new 4-ounce tube of its popular analgesic Polar Lotion, a therapeutic, fast-penetrating lubricant that provides long-lasting, soothing and deep-cooling relief. Massage therapists, chiropractors... Read More
Herbal Destination Unveils First Line of Products A promising new line of natural, Eastern products offers a new path to address major physiological issues like sleep deprivation, stress, immune deficiency, blood sugar imbalances,... Read More
National Massage Week Approaches: July 18 to 24 Massage therapists know: Virtually everyone benefits from massage. Whether a client is young, adult, elderly, physically challenged or athletic, massage effects physical health and emotional health.... Read More
Spa Therapy Benefits Osteoarthritis Patients Massage therapy is the most popular type of session requested by spa-goers, and many massage therapists at spas are trained to provide additional types of sessions... Read More
BIOTONE Introduces Cocoa-Comfort Massage Balm BIOTONE announces Cocoa-Comfort™ Massage Balm, one of the first balms for the professional massage therapy market. Created from a one-of-a-kind formulation with the leading ingredient of... Read More
MRSA On The Decline Drug-resistant bacteria, such as MRSA, are no joke to health care providers, including massage therapists. The good news is MRSA is on the decline.... Read More
Music's Healing Potential Studied A candle is lit, a client is on the massage table, lotion is poured into one palm, and gentle music floats through the session room. That... Read More
iS CANCER CARE Program Heals Skin from Head to Soul Each October, Innovative Skincare organizes its annual iS CANCER CARE Spa Days, where volunteers, including dermatologists, medical aestheticians, massage therapists and others from UCLA/Revlon Breast Cancer... Read More
SpaBoom Now Features BoomTime Deals SpaBoom, the industry's preeminent provider of revenue-generating online marketing for spas, salons and massage therapists, now features BoomTime Deals, group deals that small businesses run themselves.... Read More
Massage Therapy Remains a Top Spa Service Spas in the U.S. received an estimated 143 million client visits in 2009, according to new research. Along with body treatments, massage therapy remains a popular... Read More
Foot Massage Reduces Edema in Pregnant Women Swelling, or edema, during pregnancy is normal but can leave the expectant mother feeling uncomfortable. In new research, foot massage has been found to decrease lower-leg... Read More
Research Shows Spa Therapies Combat Burnout Massage therapy is one of the most popular types of services requested at spas worldwide. New research shows a trip to the spa could reduce work-related... Read More
CAM Use in Canada Use of therapies like massage, herbs, chiropractic, reiki, acupuncture, yoga and meditation, collectively termed complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), is prevalent throughout North America. New research... Read More
NCBTMB Announces Election Results The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) announced this week the result of elections of new officers. The board voted during its fourth... Read More
Pevonia Botanica Launches Lumafirm For years, Pevonia Botanica Skincare has been on the cutting edge of result-driven skin care for men, women, teens and pre-teens of every skin type and... Read More
Bellanina Announces New CEO Bellanina Day Spa opened in Ann Arbor 13 years ago. Nina Howard, its founder and president is now pleased to announce that Kathryn Winkelhaus-Myers has joined... Read More
250th Massage Envy Spa Opens in Ohio Massage Envy, the nation’s largest massage therapy provider and the largest spa chain in America, announces the opening of its 250th Massage Envy Spa® location.... Read More
Night-Shift Workers' Health Improved with Aromatherapy Night-shift work causes mental stress and lifestyle changes, and is recognized as a risk of cardiovascular diseases associated with impaired endothelial function (blood flow), according to... Read More
New Website Serves Health and Beauty Professionals The National Association of Complementary & Alternative Medicines (NACAMS) is in the process of launching a new comprehensive website for professionals covering eight health and beauty... Read More
Yon-Ka Conducts Online Sweepstakes Yon-Ka--Paris, the French-made, luxury phyto aroma-therapeutic skin-care line, is conducting a sweepstakes on its website, www.yonka.com, in which the winner will receive 1 year of Yon-Ka... Read More
Massage Envy Announces Opening of 300th Spa Massage Envy, the pioneer and national leader of affordable and convenient massage and spa services, announced the opening of its 300th spa. The company introduced its... Read More
derma e Wins Best Exfoliant Award Delicious Living magazine rewarded derma e's Microdermabrasion Scrub with the 2011 Beauty and Body Award for Best Exfoliant. This news was announced to Delicious Living's 405,000... Read More
SpaRitual Introduces Handprint Hand Serum Furthering the wide success of Handprint Hand Salve, SpaRitual has announced its newest release, Handprint Hand Serum, a continued evolution in slow aging. This intensive moisturizer... Read More
SpaRitual Introduces Sole Mate Callus Remover Known for crafting all-natural and highly effective organic beauty solutions, SpaRitual continues to raise the bar in green formulas by introducing the first 83-percent certified organic,... Read More
Idee Dolce Launches New Massage Holster: Haute Hip Idee Dolce launched its first product at the American Massage Conference: Haute HipTM, an insulated massage holster styled with different fabrics, giving massage therapists a fun... Read More
Beyond Brightening: New Repêchage Biolight Collection Hyper-pigmentation and age spots are no match for the new and innovative Repêchage Biolight Collection. The latest in groundbreaking peptide and marine biotechnology, the Repêchage Biolight... Read More
Steve Capellini Spa CE Courses Launch Online The video footage demonstrating the modality was shot in high definition. Steve Capelinni's courses include; benefits, contraindications, equipment and supplies list, treatment set up, practice log... Read More
Steve Capellini Spa CE Courses Launch Online The video footage demonstrating the modality was shot in high definition. Steve Capelinni's courses include; benefits, contraindications, equipment and supplies list, treatment set up, practice log... Read More
SpaRitual Unveils New Organic Soak Tonics Made with 75-percent certified organic ingredients, SpaRitual's newest Organic Soak Tonics continue to soften and restore balance to the skin with organically harvested plant extracts and... Read More
BIOTONE Introduces Controlled-Glide™ Massage Creme BIOTONE has introduced Controlled-Glide Massage Creme. Uniquely formulated to provide a rich thick creme with contained glide, the new professional massage lubricant is ideally suited for... Read More
AMTA Continues Interactions with Spa Organizations In 2011, the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) has continued its relationships with spas and spa organizations to improve the opportunities for massage therapists who choose... Read More
Spa Week Launches Holiday Gift Card Sale Spa Week Media Group, the industry leader for everything wellness, has announced its highly anticipated pre-holiday gift card sale. In preparation of the frenzied holiday season,... Read More
Aroma Naturals Introduces New Butterx Lip Care Line Aroma Naturals is thrilled to introduce its new Butterx Lip Care line. The all-natural lip balms are packed with nourishing antioxidants, moisturizing nutrients and other natural... Read More
Massage Envy Announces 40 Millionth Massage Massage Envy, the pioneer and national leader of professional, convenient and affordable massage and spa services, has announced it has performed its 40 millionth massage. The... Read More
BIOTONE Introduces True Balance Massage Gel BIOTONE has introduced True Balance Massage Gel, which uniquely combines mango butter with fruit oils and botanical extracts to provide a lubricant that is rich, luxurious... Read More
derma e® Receives Best Facial Skin Care Award Delicious Living magazine honored derma e® Natural Bodycare, a pioneer in formulating cutting-edge effective natural skincare products, with the Best Facial Skin Care Award for their... Read More
EveryBody Deserves a Massage Week is July 15 to 21 Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP) will celebrate its award-winning, 18th annual EveryBody Deserves a Massage Week from July 15 to July 21. ABMP members nationwide... Read More
Soothing Touch Now Certified Organic Manufacturer After a thorough inspection of the Soothing Touch manufacturing facility and the review of its operating procedures by the New Mexico Organic Commodities Commission (NMOCC), Soothing... Read More
derma e Awarded 2012 Best Skin Care Products The entire derma e® Natural Bodycare line received the 2012 Best Skin Care Products award from Whole Foods Magazine. This is derma e's fourth time (second... Read More
Jean Shea Awarded ONE Concept Innovation Award BIOTONE Founder and President Jean Shea was awarded the ONE Concept Innovation Award by the American Massage Conference (AMC) for her achievements in advancing the market... Read More