Active Release Therapy Is ART


Updated 04/15/09 8:15 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

Active Release Therapy Is ART

While I love a massage, I have found the relaxing strokes of Swedish massages just don't penetrate the deep kinks that accompany overuse injuries from serious training. That is why I appreciate the targeted technique of active release therapy (ART). It is like no other therapeutic technique I've tried when it comes to healing a chronic injury. ART is a movement-based soft tissue massage Read more

What Will and What Won't Help You Drift Into Dreamland


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

The Truth Behind Common Insomnia Cures

Whenever I need my sleep the most — whether it's when I'm stressed or overtired — is when I have the most difficulty falling asleep. And we all know that not getting enough sleepy time is a recipe for disaster. It's frustrating to say the least, and I feel like I've tried every tip and trick to relax and calm my mind, from hot baths and reading, to taking melatonin and drinking herbal teas. Read more