Applying kinesiology tape (KT) to the front and back of the shoulder may help improve shoulder pain and help heal shoulder injuries. KT consists of flexible material that can move with a person’s body ...

For centuries, people have believed in the power of human hands to heal. Just think about the sense of calm a hug or even a hand on your shoulder can bring when you’re upset. In recent years, ...

An upcoming flight was the source of my anxiety. I recently had knee surgery and the idea of getting my bags to the terminal on my own made my heart race and my thoughts run wild: Assuming I made it ...

The Tri-Cities Cancer Center will offer a free presentation on Meridian Tapping for pain management. The seminar, led by counselor Connie Vandergriff, runs from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at the center, 7350 ...

To cope with stress, sadness, or those annoying feelings of being “stuck,” you could meditate, journal, talk to a therapist, or call a friend — all tried and true ways to help yourself feel better.

As you may know, I have been studying to become a certified yoga therapist with the International Association of Yoga Therapist (IAYT). As part of my practicum, I am required to teach a series of yoga ...

The next time you’re stressed, sweating, or overwhelmed, cross your arms, give yourself a little hug, and start tapping on your shoulders. Angie pulls out the easy-to-do move whenever she’s anxious or ...

Almost two decades ago a colleague in the counseling field spoke of a technique that he said would help reduce stress. As a young academic and only a few years into my clinical career as a ...

For years people thought the practice of “tapping,” aka emotional freedom technique (EFT), was, well, crazy, to put it kindly. But after 100-plus clinical trials (Bach et al., 2019) have shown its ...