May 4, 2012
May 3, 2012
How can I treat carpal tunnel?
a PHYSIATRIST says
Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the arm’s median nerve is pinched in the narrow passageway located on the inside of your wrist (the carpal tunnel).
TREATMENT I do a clinical diagnosis and confirm my assessment with an electrodiagonistic test. To relieve and control symptoms temporarily, I administer a cortisone injection to the wrist. For severe cases, I may perform surgery to release the ligament on the roof of the carpal tunnel, which expands the passageway and gives more space to the median nerve.”
SELF-HELP Try ibuprofen or naproxen, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that can provide temporary pain relief and reduce inflammation. To prevent a relapse, try wrist stretches (pressing the back of your hand down for 15 seconds and then pushing your fingers back for 15 seconds). —Meijuan Zhao, M.D., instructor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School and physiatrist at Massachusetts General Hospital
a YOGA THERAPIST says
Stress on the wrist begins in the upper body, where slouching or a sunken chest may compress and disrupt nerves that link to the arm and wrist.
TREATMENT I check your posture and postural habits, making sure your head is aligned with your spinal column and that you aren’t leaning too far forward when you sit. I also correct breathing by teaching you how to lengthen the breath and breathe into the belly, which helps mobilize the chest and ribs and reduces stress.”
SELF-HELP Try a modified version of Downward Facing Dog, placing your hands on a desk with your hips folded slightly. Or, try a simple doorway back bend: Walk into a doorway, and let each hand catch on the door frame. With your feet just forward of the door and hands on the door frame edge behind you, look up and arch your back gently, opening your chest. Hold this pose for at least five minutes. —Timothy McCall, M.D., author of Yoga as Medicine: The Yogic Prescription for Health and Healing (Bantam, 2007)
an ACUPUNCTURIST says
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), carpal tunnel syndrome is considered a symptom of weak qi (energy) flow and blood stagnation in the wrist.
TREATMENT I get a health history and conduct a TCM medical evaluation to assess any imbalances. To invigorate blood circulation, I perform acupuncture on the inside of the wrist, along the pericardium, heart, and lung meridians, and then focus on distal points such as the ear. I may also apply an herbal plaster, containing herbs baked into a bandage, or prescribe herbal formulas to get blood moving.”
SELF-HELP Avoid repetitive activities that apply pressure to your wrist such as typing uninterrupted for long periods of time. To strengthen wrists, hold one- to three-pound weights or a soup can and curl the weight toward your wrists and away from them. Apply ice to your wrist to relieve inflammation and swelling. —Beth Kohn, L.Ac., M.T.O.M, Dipl.Ac, Dipl.CH, of the Henry Ford Center for Integrative Medicine
Source: http://www.naturalhealthmag.com/expert-advice/how-can-i-treat-carpal-tunnel
May 2, 2012

Have you seen our latest giveaway on our Facebook Fan Page? We are currently offering a special giveaway for just our Facebook Fans. How would you like to have a Spa Day for 2?
Rizzieri School for the Healing Arts is giving away a package that includes a 50 Minute Student Massage for 2, to enter, just visit our Facebook Fan Page, like us, and fill out an entry form!
May 1, 2012
Give Yourself a Soothing 5-Minute Massage
Ease tight leg muscles
Sit on the floor with legs extended. With hands in fists, press knuckles into tops of thighs and slowly push them toward knees. Keep pressing down as you return to start position and repeat. Continue, changing your direction and pressure to focus on sore spots, for one minute.
Soothe sore forearms
Make a fist with left hand, elbow bent and palm facing up. Wrap right hand around left forearm, thumb on top. Rotate left forearm so that palm faces the floor, then turn it back up. Continue for 30 seconds, moving right hand around to focus on tender areas. Repeat on opposite arm.
Work out back kinks
Sit on a chair with knees bent, feet fl at on the floor, and bend forward at the hips. Bend arms behind you, palms facing away from you, and make fists. Knead circles into your lower back on either side of your spine. Continue, working your way up, for a minute or more.
Relieve foot pain
Sit on a chair with feet on the floor and place a golf ball (or a tennis ball, if that’s all you have ) under ball of left foot. Slowly move foot forward and back for 30 seconds, then in circles for 30 seconds, pressing harder on the ball when you feel a tight spot. Repeat on right foot.
Source: Shape Magazine – http://www.shape.com/lifestyle/beauty-style/give-yourself-soothing-5-minute-massage
April 30, 2012

Will you be attending our Spring Career Fair tomorrow?
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
10am – 12pm
Students and alumni: Come and meet with hiring salons, spas and beauty professional face-to-face & submit your resume.
If you have any questions, please contact
April 27, 2012
April 26, 2012

Stress releases cortisol into the bloodstream. Because cortisol is acidic, it irritates the lymphatic and digestive systems—and thus vata, the dosha (or life force) in the colon that’s linked to the nervous system.
►TREATMENT: I plan a diet and herbal regimen for my patients based on their symptoms, allergies, eating habits, and genetic predispositions. I recommend they eat only three meals a day so they burn fat, which is the calmest source of energy. To energize but not overstimulate vata, I recommend herbal adaptogens like tulsi and ashwagandha.
►SELF-HELP: Try sarvabhyanga, a self-massage that calms the peripheral nervous system, for one or two minutes in the shower. Use circular strokes to massage herbal sesame oil on your head, joints, and feet, and longer strokes over your bones.
—John Douillard, D.C., Ph.D., director of the LifeSpa Retreat Center and Clinic in Boulder, Colo.
April 25, 2012

Tomatoes Are Good for Your Brain
Eat plenty of tomatoes! They are a good source of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals (the molecules that damage brain cells). – Source Humana
April 24, 2012
Massage Away Tension
A soothing massage releases muscular tension and helps the transition to bed. Try rubbing your head, neck, face, and arms with warm, unfiltered organic sesame oil. “This puts a shield around the body and also makes you feel nurtured,” says Palkhivala. You can also include someone in your ritual by asking them for a yawn-inducing rubdown: The spine from the neck downward should be stroked for about five minutes with a gentle touch.
April 23, 2012

Last Sunday, Rizzieri Aveda School for Beauty and Wellness hosted it’s first ever Catwalk for Water – “Rock & Recycle at Rizzieri” with a special thanks to Aveda, and Firecreek Restaurant. Several student teams competed with original hair, costume, and makeup design, as well as area salons. There was an amazing turnout, and we are very grateful for the tremendous amount of support. All proceeds went to the Clean Ocean Action, a non-profit that supports the protection and preservation of beaches in New Jersey.

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