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TENNIS BALLS For Natural Pain Relief The following ( http://www.prevention.com/fitness/fitness-tips/natural-pain-relief-tennis-ball ) is a wonderful article sharing how to use 2 tennis balls to reduce pain when you're not able to get a massage and from a book The Roll Model  by yoga teacher Jill Miller . "You can get into tight areas with tennis balls since these moves get into the deepest layers of your muscle and connective tissue to pry apart adhesions so your muscles can fully contract and stretch," says Miller. These 10 exercises help achy feet, stiff knees, tight thighs, sore hips, a cramped back, bad posture, a tight chest, tense shoulders, tired hands, and a stiff neck. Who knew tennis balls could be so versatile and beneficial? Massage Extraordinaire (located in San Diego Tennis and Racquet Club ) 4848 Tecolote Road San Diego, CA. 92110 (619) 295-3516

CABBAGE - The St. Patrick's Day SUPERFOOD Raw Cabbage Not only is cabbage synonymous with St. Patrick's Day,  it is also a SUPERFOOD every day! BENEFITS OF CABBAGE - Helps prevent cancer Reduces cholesterol Heals stomach ulcers Reduces inflammation Boosts brain function CABBAGE FACTS - Cabbage is a Brassica vegetable (cabbage, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, kale and broccoli) Cabbage has a high water content. Great source of fiber Full of antioxidants If you overcook cabbage, it smells like sulfur. Did you know RED CABBAGE is healthier for you than the GREEN variety? In general, brighter colored vegetables and fruit are richer in antioxidants than lighter colored produce. SO EAT SOME CABBAGE AND HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!!

The Most Popular & Classic Form of the Soft Tissue Techniques YES, SWEDISH MASSAGE --- Is also known as the 'SPA' MASSAGE Most common and best-known type of massage in the West Uses massage oils or lotions to enable SMOOTH movements Rhythmic and Relaxing massage Uses gliding strokes or touch Uses firm yet gentle, constant pressure but NOT deep pressure Extra pressure can be used on areas of specific muscle tension Eases muscle tension Based on anatomy and physiology as opposed to energy work Breaks up muscle knots (or adhesions) For relaxation and reduction of edema, the direction of the movement is toward the heart or in the direction of blood flow For fibrotic areas, a cross-fiber direction is used Various parts of the hand, forearm, and elbow may be used during Swedish massage  Pioneered by a Swedish physiologist Per Henrik Ling at the University of Stockholm Swedish massage is the foundation massage for other massage techniques ( deep tissue massage

INTRODUCING - Bobby and Shanna McCarron Shanna, Bobby, Maelce and Maxx McCarron If you're a San Diego Tennis and Racquet Club member, you probably recognize Shanna - one of the club's wonderful Personal Trainers and the Group Exercise Coordinator. Shanna and her husband Bobby have been receiving massages for over 15 years ! Their answer as to why they receive massages - "I get massages because I think with all my workouts and daily activity, my body forgets how to relax.  Massage reminds me to breathe and release inner tension that I don't realize I have.  We have also used massage as rehab.  Massage helps loosen muscles that have been injured or overused.  We believe massage helps us recover faster." McCarron Family Sports: Bobby - baseball Shanna - run, weight training, dance Their children: Maelce - competitive cheer; 14 years old; Massage has helped Maelce with her overuse injury from cheer, as well as helping reduce her stre