November 8, 2009 by Jean-Guy Francoeur
by Premyth Institute of Health Information
Since massage is known to reduce stress and enhance the state of relaxation, a very common misunderstanding is that this is all a massage therapist can do. In fact, massage is often used in health facilities such as rehabilitation clinics, and it is becoming more prevalent in treatment for numerous conditions, from carpal tunnel to sciatica.
Another common myth is that massage can spread cancer within a client’s body. Since massage helps increase circulation, and cancer cells move with this circulation, it is quite easy to see how this theory came about. However, exercising has the same effect, and cancer patients are encouraged to exercise. That said, the therapist should still take certain precautions, such as avoiding areas that have been treated with radiation and tumour sites. With a knowledgeable therapist, massage can be very beneficial to those living with cancer.
Some people think they should only visit a therapist if they feel that something is wrong, such as pain, stiffness or tension. In truth, massage is considered beneficial for everyone. It’s a preventative measure that can help maintain healthy joints and tissue, allowing for more flexibility and mobility.
One thing to know about massage therapy (a reason that some people tend to shy away from massage) is that it doesn’t always provide immediate relief. Some people seem to think a single treatment would be all they need to be “fixed” – and if they can’t be fixed after one visit, they can’t be fixed at all. But it takes time to correct years of pain, and sometimes multiple visits are required.
Pregnancy and massage are two terms that should go hand in hand. Yet there remains a preconceived notion that pregnant women cannot receive massage therapy. This is false. If anything, massage therapy helps pregnant women even more than it helps non-pregnant women. Massage can decrease stress and tension, induce relaxation, and enhance the client’s well being. If this is the case for the mother, imagine the benefits for the child. Introducing healthy touch at a significantly young age can have so many positive outcomes and improve neonatal health and development. Babies thrive on their mothers; if mommy is happy, baby is happy.
“Masseuse” is a term often confused with “massage therapist,” but there is a significant difference. “Masseuse” is an old term describing a body worker who does not have the same education or credentials as a massage therapist.
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November 6, 2009 by Jean-Guy Francoeur
by Jean-Guy Francoeur (www.JGFMarketing.com)
Everyone has 24 hours in a day. I don’t get more hours than you and you don’t get more than me… we all get the same 24 hours! When you come to the realization that this statement is VERY true, you automatically open yourself up to a new idea.
If the statement above is true then the notion of task management is false because you can’t manage time, we all get the same 24 hours! However, there is a new way… task management. See, the only thing you can manage is the way you spend your time. That’s what I call task management.
For example, is your time being spend doing “revenue generating” activities or just “whatever comes up”? Do you have a plan in the morning (NOT A TO DO LIST!)? A plan to be productive and revenue generating is NOT a to do list… be sure you know the difference.
I have developed a template to help with task management. I can confidently say this template helped me go from earning $30,000 a year to over $250,000 in a year. I thought you’d like a copy for FREE!
Enjoy,
Jean-Guy Francoeur, Author & Advanced Marketing Specialist
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September 15, 2009 by Jean-Guy Francoeur
I know it’s a bold statement but time management is non-sense. Actually, time management does not even exist! Wow, that’s an even bolder statement but again its true!
Just think about it rationally for one minute. I cannot manage time, you cannot manage time, the Prime Minister, the President nor the Queen can manage time. The simple fact and truth of the matter is that time cannot be managed. We all have the same amount of it (24 hours a day).
What does make the difference is what we do with that time (i.e. Task Management). This is why some people earn millions and billions of dollars while others earn less than required to live. Have you ever asked yourself, “I wonder what Donald Trump does in his day?”
“Let me ask you a question… What do you do with your day?”
Over the years, we have developed a highly effective template for daily task management. This template will multiply your effectiveness so you can get more done in less time. I highly recommend that you get this template NOW! You can’t waste another minute.
WARNING! Do not download this tool is you make all the money you want, you have all the time you want, you take all the vacation you want and you are completely 100% satisfied with your life and/or business. DO NOT DOWNLOAD if that’s the case because I can’t help you 
If you do want to take more vacation, earn more money, spend more time with family, etc. GREAT! This tool is for you!!
P.S. You should get all your employees to also download the tool!
I’m always here to help,
Jean-Guy M. Francoeur
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September 13, 2009 by Jean-Guy Francoeur
by Jean-Guy Francoeur
Don’t we all want to get more done in less time!
You have heard it a million times, "Not enough hours in a day…".
Well those days are over! From here on in, you are now armed with a tool that will drastically improve your productivity.
There are 2 caveats however:
A) You must use the tool every day. Not just when you feel like it.
B) You must use the tool properly has instructed (see below for more details)
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User Guide:
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First, let me make this as clear as possible… THIS IS NOT A TO DO LIST.
Second, as you list your Revenue Generating Activities and your Impact Activities, list them in order of importance. #1 is more important than #2 and so on so forth. Do not even consider #2 until #1 is complete. Once you move on to #2, forget #1 because its done!
Third, be sure to get very clear on your revenue generating activities and your impact activities. The template does include a definition for each.
Fourth, DO NOT skip the last part. You must rate your day. It’s one of the most important parts of the exercise because you will start to see trends and patterns in your behavior. Once you become consciously aware, you can replace those habits with better habits.
Success is about making a habit of the things you don’t like to do. We are creatures of habit but we can decide which habits to form therefore master our fate!
Good luck!
Download the tool Now!
Sincerely,
Jean-Guy Francoeur
Author & Entrepreneur
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September 11, 2009 by Jean-Guy Francoeur
STOP
- Unproductive water cooler talks…
- Clock watching and leaving early…
- Punch in and turn off the brain mentality
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As funny as it sounds, breathing is very important. Stress changes breathing patterns, causing shallow rapid breathing, which in turn leads to decreased oxygen and nutrient delivery to our body tissues, therefore we feel tired and tense.
Solution: Stand up, place one hand on your belly, take a slow deep breath and force your belly hand out towards the desk. Slowly breathe out, trying to expel all the air. Bring your belly hand in and flattening your belly. Repeat this process 10 times
Another trouble spot at work is the neck and shoulders. Since we are stuck in front of a computer or in meetings for a great deal of time, our muscles become fatigued and susceptible to damage.
Solution: Start with range of motion; bend your neck forward as far as it can go comfortably, then back as far as it can go comfortably, then side to side as far as it can go comfortably. Repeat 3 times.
Next, sit on one hand and tilt your head away from that side. Gently pull your head further to the side with the opposite hand, as demonstrated in the picture, and hold this position for 30 seconds. Repeat for the other side
- With all the computer work also comes wrist pain. Once again, we see muscle fatigue, this time due to the repetitive activities of typing and using the mouse.
Solution: Start again with range of motion; with both hands make wrist circles 10 times in each direction, then with both sides make a fist let it go and shake out your wrists. Do this 10 times.
Stretch out your wrist flexors with one arm straight and your palm facing up. With the other hand grab your fingers and try to bring them toward your body, as demonstrated in the picture below. Hold for 30 seconds, and repeat on the other side.
Now you must do the same for the wrist extensors. This time the wrist being stretched is palm down, but still bring your fingers close to your body with the opposite hand as demonstrated in the picture.
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Pilates is an exercise method designed to assist the participant in becoming aware of one’s body. The method focuses on the core postural muscles which are essential in keeping the spine supported and help keep the body balanced. In particular, focus is directed to the breath and the alignment of the spine. Pilates aims to strengthen the deep torso muscles for pain and stress reduction.
This is an excellent way to keep the essential muscular support system strong. There is no impact on the body, and although equipment such as a Swiss ball (exercise ball) or a balance board can be beneficial, many of the movements can simply be done on a mat.
People of all body types and ages can benefit from Pilates. Pilates for beginners is often taught in a group or class setting – however, qualified instructors can also provide individual instruction, which helps clients attain their goals more quickly.
Participants’ goals usually vary. Some people seek to improve their mobility. Others train to correct postural alignment. Athletes benefit by being more centered and mobile, and even deskbound “workaholics” benefit by countering the dreaded “computer” posture – the hunched, vulture-like position one tends to adopt after a few hours at the office.
Most people come to practice Pilates for beginners in order to add a fresh component to their workout programs. Professional Pilates instructors are adept at keeping workouts fresh, exciting and efficient, and their workout spaces support clients’ goals.
Getting started with Pilates
During the initial session (Pilates for beginners), the client undergoes a postural analysis and a flexibility assessment. The instructor takes the time to discuss the client’s goals: do you need help to build a fitness program? Are you here to help improve an injury caused by muscular imbalances? Are you here to experiment?
It is important for the instructor to know how much time he will have with the client so he can set up the lesson plan appropriately for the new beginner.
Beginners who decide to stay for a longer term (a number of workouts over weeks or months) enjoy a variety of workouts each week. Clients should never expect to have the same workout twice; good instructors always adapt and change the routine.
Nothing is set in stone – there is always room to alter the program as the body gives feedback.
This article was published by Premyth Publishing and the Premyth Institute of Health Information.
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Local Health Experts Publish a Book that can Help Your Pain
Up until now, it’s been very difficult for the average person to know which health service to pursue. Luckily, Answers You’re Aching to Know sheds light on this problem by offering you this fantastic and simple guide for these popular natural health systems.
Answers You’re Aching To Know offers a practical insight on how Physiotherapy, Massage Therapy, Pilates, Nutrition and other health services can help people dealing with everyday achesth and pains as well as serious acute and chronic conditions.
Here is what readers have to say…
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“Based on my experience, I am happy to recommend this book and strongly advise all who are sitting on the fence to read it. I recommend this book to all my patients.”
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This book is dedicated to those who are in pain and those who are taking action and looking for answers. Every day millions of people complain about aches and pain, and many of these sufferers do not search for answers. Finding little relief in other treatments or programs, sometimes they give up and learn to accept their circumstances.
This book is for people who refuse to give up, those who continually search for answers. We know this book will expand your awareness of your magnificent body.
Answers You’re Aching To Know is now available in a downloadable book format to be released later this summer in a printed format.
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Soft tissues are vulnerable to injuries, both chronic and acute. The best way to repair injured soft tissues is through hands-on approach. Consult a chiropractic doctor, an osteopath, a physiotherapist or a massage therapist because they know how to manipulate the soft tissues and how to mobilize them.
Individuals who haven’t tried Massage Therapy are hesitant to try such approach and they get really nervous. Well, you’re not the only person who’s anxious of getting a massage. Oftentimes, patients tend to ask question like if they need to take off their clothes, if they should talk to the massage therapist, or what they would do just in case they get uncomfortable. These are common questions that require immediate answers.
Firstly, you need to look for a massage therapist in your area. You can ask for referrals or you can check out the different massage clinics in your locality. Once you find a massage clinic, it’s now time to talk with the therapist. You will be asked to provide some vital information about your health and your current health concerns. You see, the therapist needs to analyze your condition so that he or she can determine what techniques to use and what not to use. This is important to ensure your safety.
Aside from the personal questions, the therapist will also ask you about your preference when it comes to the actual therapy. The therapist will try to meet all your preferences to ensure comfort. The most commonly used oils are lavender, cajeput, and tea tree oil but you will still be asked to choose scented oils. The reason why therapists prefer these oils is because they soothe inflammations and irritations. The oils also desensitize and penetrate nerve endings, thereby giving pain relief. However, if the therapist doesn’t ask you, you can bring up your concerns and preferences.
The question of getting undressed is another consideration. Therapists prefer to work with a patient who doesn’t have clothes on because they can easily work on the different areas of the body. However, if you’re uncomfortable in such setting, you can talk to your therapist about it. Besides, you will not be asked to expose your whole body because you will use a drape. If you still want to wear clothes, make sure that you wear loose clothes so that the therapist can still work well on the affected areas of your body.
You will simply lie down on the massage table. Some tables have bolsters for more comfort. There are also times when you will be asked to move so that the therapist can better access the area being massaged. If the position makes you uncomfortable, tell the therapist at once.
During the treatment, you can talk to the therapist or you can remain silent. When changing positions, then there is a need to talk but after that, there is no need to converse with the therapist. It is up to you to tell the therapist if you like a conversation during the therapy or if you prefer to be silent.
Don’t worry if your body is oily after the massage. The therapist will help you in removing them so that the oils will not stain your clothes.
Massage is an effective pain relief tool.
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Since massage is known to reduce stress and enhance the state of relaxation, a very common misunderstanding is that this is all a massage therapist can do. In fact, massage is often used in health facilities such as rehabilitation clinics, and it is becoming more prevalent in treatment for numerous conditions, from carpal tunnel to sciatica.
Another common myth is that massage can spread cancer within a client’s body. Since massage helps increase circulation, and cancer cells move with this circulation, it is quite easy to see how this theory came about. However, exercising has the same effect, and cancer patients are encouraged to exercise. That said, the therapist should still take certain precautions, such as avoiding areas that have been treated with radiation and tumour sites. With a knowledgeable therapist, massage can be very beneficial to those living with cancer.
Some people think they should only visit a therapist if they feel that something is wrong, such as pain, stiffness or tension. In truth, massage is considered beneficial for everyone. It’s a preventative measure that can help maintain healthy joints and tissue, allowing for more flexibility and mobility.
One thing to know about massage therapy (a reason that some people tend to shy away from massage) is that it doesn’t always provide immediate relief. Some people seem to think a single treatment would be all they need to be “fixed” – and if they can’t be fixed after one visit, they can’t be fixed at all. But it takes time to correct years of pain, and sometimes multiple visits are required.
Pregnancy and massage are two terms that should go hand in hand. Yet there remains a preconceived notion that pregnant women cannot receive massage therapy. This is false. If anything, massage therapy helps pregnant women even more than it helps non-pregnant women. Massage can decrease stress and tension, induce relaxation, and enhance the client’s well being. If this is the case for the mother, imagine the benefits for the child. Introducing healthy touch at a significantly young age can have so many positive outcomes and improve neonatal health and development. Babies thrive on their mothers; if mommy is happy, baby is happy.
“Masseuse” is a term often confused with “massage therapist,” but there is a significant difference. “Masseuse” is an old term describing a body worker who does not have the same education or credentials as a massage therapist.
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Another common myth is that massage can spread cancer within a client’s body. Since massage helps increase circulation, and cancer cells move with this circulation, it is quite easy to see how this theory came about. However, exercising has the same effect, and cancer patients are encouraged to exercise. That said, the therapist should still take certain precautions, such as avoiding areas that have been treated with radiation and tumour sites. With a knowledgeable therapist, massage can be very beneficial to those living with cancer.
Pregnancy and massage are two terms that should go hand in hand. Yet there remains a preconceived notion that pregnant women cannot receive massage therapy. This is false. If anything, massage therapy helps pregnant women even more than it helps non-pregnant women. Massage can decrease stress and tension, induce relaxation, and enhance the client’s well being. If this is the case for the mother, imagine the benefits for the child. Introducing healthy touch at a significantly young age can have so many positive outcomes and improve neonatal health and development. Babies thrive on their mothers; if mommy is happy, baby is happy.
