Jennie Degen's Blog – October 2011 Archive (2)

     Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) affects over 75 million people worldwide.  Unfortunately, it's rarely treated in a timely fashion.  Many people will ignore the pain and discomfort until they can no longer use their arms and hands, at which point they will see their doctor and head down surgery lane.  But what you may not know is that if caught early enough, there are simple, non-invasive treatments such as massage therapy, stretching, and posture correction that can reverse the affects of…

     Reiki (pronounced Ray-Kee) is a Japanese technique used for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by "laying on hands" and is based on the idea that an unseen "life force energy" flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one's "life force energy" is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy.

     Dr. Mikao Usui is the founder of the Reiki…