What is compression gear? Have you ever been out at a park or working out at the gym, and you see someone wearing just one, tight sleeve on their arm, or tight, knee-high sock looking garments? These items are actually…
I had my son, Simon, fifteen months ago. I went back to work as a full-time employee when he was only six weeks old. My level of anxiety and overall stress has tripled since becoming a mother, especially after I…
What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is the practice of purposely focusing your attention on the present moment and accepting it without judgement. Novelist Louis L’Amour says it best: “Few of us ever live in the present. We are forever anticipating what…
As the Editor-in-Chief of Anjuna’s content marketing team, most of my time is spent behind the scenes, working with our writers, practitioners, and managers to produce content our audience will find valuable. It occurred to us some time ago, though,…
At Anjuna Medicine, we believe in the paradigm shift our world is currently experiencing surrounding its healthcare options. Our goal at Anjuna is to make healthcare easy, and that includes making sure our patients are equipped with knowledge, choices of…
Exercise: The catalyst of my transformation Growing up on a farm in Oregon, I enjoyed horseback riding, caring for animals, riding my bike down to the bank of the McKenzie River, and playing adventure games with my sister amongst a…
As a massage therapist in Eugene Oregon, I have had the great fortune of being part of an amazing community of therapists and teachers. It’s a profession that feeds many parts of my personality and desires. Serving others through massage…
What is it? In the world of sports medicine, knee injuries are one of the most prevalent maladies, and if you are a runner and have never had Runner’s Knee, count yourself lucky. The term is indicative of how common this type…
Myofascial release is a technique which specifically addresses the connective tissue in the body through stretching and massage. This work is typically done by any practitioner who works in manual therapy, such as massage therapists and physical therapists. Who may…
If you experience reoccurring injury or soreness due to your running routine, massage can greatly benefit your body to keep you moving. Here are three of the top reasons you should consider adding massage to your athletic, self-care routine. 1. Improve Recovery Time The general goal of massage is to help fluid in your…