Administrative Professionals Appreciation Week Is Almost Here. A Massage At Work Is The Perfect Gift!
Administrative Professionals Appreciation Week is April 22-25. Looking for a great idea to show your staff how much you appreciate their efforts?
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PDF Leo Ranieri Featured on Better TV!
Leo Ranieri, Massage At Work‘s President & CEO, was recently 
featured on Better TV’s Employee Appreciation Day Special. He explained and demonstrated the benefits of massage at work on actual employees at the TV station.
Click on THIS link , and see for yourself what all the buzz is about!
Boost Your Immune System
With the change of season come several elements that may affect your body if your immune system is not working properly.
Disorders in the immune system can result in dangerous health conditions like infections that can be easily prevented by following a handful of tips to boost it:
- Exercise. It is the simplest way to keep your body moving and it costs nothing. Exercise helps strengthen your immune system and prevents overweight, another important factor in the development of chronic disease.
- Lower your intake of sugar and fat. Consuming too much sugar or fat suppresses the cells that fight bacteria. Instead, it is recommended you eat foods with high nutrient content like vegetables, fruit and whole grains.
- Reduce your stress. Even though short-term stress may boost the immune system, constant stress has the opposite effect and exposes the body to cortisol and adrenaline, which suppress the immune system proper functioning.
- Be social. Wether you interact with a small or large group of people, being in contact with others will help make your immune system much stronger.
- Eat antioxidants. A diet rich in vitamins and antioxidants will help fight infection. To get enough of this in your diet expert recommend eating an abundance of brightly colored fruits and vegetables, like berries, citrus fruits, kiwi, apples, red grapes, onions, spinach, sweet potatoes and carrots.
- Adequate rest. Simply put, fatigue increases your susceptibility to illness. Most adults need from 7 to 9 hours of sleep every night.
- Practice relaxation techniques. Laughing and meditation are the easiest way to reduce stress levels. Who wants to be on edge all the time?
Massage At Work attending 2012 CFO Leadership Summit
Massage At Work is glad to announce we are attending the CFO Leadership Summit (formerly CFO Rising) for the fourth time this year!
Entitled “Emerging Trends for Sustaining a Resilient Company”, this year’s conference will take place in Orlando on March 11 – 14. There is still time to register and participate in several events that will provide useful information to boost your productivity.
Stop by our Massage at Work booth to meet Jesse, Vicky and Sarah and get a FREE massage from our fantastic therapists.
Fennel, More Than A Kitchen Companion
Fennel has been a long culinary companion for most of us, but did you know it also has several medicinal properties? Its cultivation is not reduced to a particular area, and can be found in many regions including Europe, Asia, North American and Australia.
Fennel contains anethole, which could explain its medicinal effects:
- Fennel tea, made by pouring boiling water on bruised fennel seeds, has been used throughout history to help indigestion, reduce infant bloating and to improve the lymphatic system.
- The tea can also be used as a breath freshener and applied as an eye wash.
- Ancients also used syrup made from fennel juice to alleviate chronic cough and fed fennel tea to nursing mothers to increase the flow of milk.
- There are studies that show fennel can be a very effective diuretic and a potential drug for treatment of hypertension.
Fennel Essential Oil can also assist on physical matters, keeping the mind stable and functional, yet uplifted. Try it for yourself.
Massage At Work Attending 2012 GrowCo Conference
Massage At Work is glad to announce we are attending Inc. Magazine’s 2012 GrowCo Conference for the second year in a row! This time will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in New Orleans from March 5-7 . Click on the image to the left for details for how to register.
Are you an entrepreneur who has reached a certain plateau? Are you a small or medium company trying to get to the next level? This is a great opportunity to learn exciting business strategies and to make valuable connections that will help you and your company reach the next step.
With guest appearances and speakers like former President Bill Clinton, FUBU founder Daymond John and Guy Kawasaki, this will surely be an event you won’t want to miss this year!
Visit our booth and receive a FREE chair massage between sessions! Talk to us about how WE can help grow YOUR company.
Join Us At IKEA’s BYOF Event on January 14
We are delighted to start the new year around our friends in Northern NJ!! Massage At Work will participate in IKEA’s National BYOF event this Saturday January 14.
Our own Leo Ranieri will provide FREE chair massage sessions at the IKEA location in Elizabeth, NJ from 2 to 6 pm. Come by, say hello, and let his healing hands release stress off your body and mind.
Read more about the event at Paramus Patch
Happy Holidays from Massage At Work!!!
It’s been a fantastic year for us. We’ve met so many new clients, and we want to thank you for allowing Massage At Work to enhance your work life.
We wish you all a healthy Holiday Season and a wonderful New Year.
Happy Holidays, from Leo, Lisa, Kathy & Luis!
Stop Stressing! Three Fast Ways to Chill Out
Massage At Work was recently featured in Lauren Levinson’s article for Real Beauty.
Three Fast Ways to Chill Out give tips to lower your stress by targeting three pressure points in your head: cheeks, nose and temples.
Read the whole article following the link to Real Beauty website and magnify your potential with a stress-free day.
Happy Birthday December babies!
We congratulate all our December babies, and wish you month of health and joy. Happy Birthday from your friends at Massage At Work!!
Kathy B.; James L.; Holly O.; Andrea W.; Michael B.; Stella W.; Joe G.; Rina C.; Eileen L.; Mary Kate R.; Robert M.; Adam G.; Matthew h.; Tim E.; John L.; Scott P.; Julian T.; Victor A.; Zachary S.; Marino P.; Shizuko A.; Jenna S.; Roseanne V.; Samuel S.; Kristina M.; Alice C.; Joy G.; Ricky P.; Warit T.; Gail D.; Rafal F.; Noreen M.; Glenn R.
Which type of walk suits you?
Walking is a low impact cardiovascular exercise that involve the major muscles
working in a repetitive fashion for an extended period of time.
There is a variety of benefits you can obtain from a walk, depending on its intensity and how hard you push yourself.
- Leisure Walk is done at a moderate pace, it is great for relaxation and as a kick start when you are just beginning to exercise. it stimulates mental well-being and inspires meditation.
- Hiking, also called Cross-country hiking or Bushwalking, helps you strengthen your calf and glute muscles as you discover your surroundings. Variations of this exercise place emphasis on different muscles of your lower body and boost your cardiovascular activity. Hikng is typically done in a wild setting or dirt rail, as opposed to the flat terrain preferred for walking.
- Challenge Courses are a fun variation of hiking, and is usually done in groups, as you will need others to help you sort through the several obstacles along the course, like rope ladders, climbing and tight ropes.
- Interval Training consists of combining periods of moderate and intense walking, which can contribute to burning more calories the more vigorously you exercise. Start out with a light-paced walk for 5 to 10 minutes to warm up, then walk as fast as you can for 20 seconds, walk at a moderate pace for 40 seconds, and continue to alternate back and forth for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Sprint Training is very similar to interval training in that you do high intensity bursts. Walk for 5 to 10 minutes, sprint as hard as you can for 30 seconds, then walk for 60 to 90 seconds. Alternate back and forth for 20 to 30 minutes. You are basically using walking for your rest periods instead of standing still.
Whichever the type of walk is right for you, remember to do it at your own pace. Racing or distance are not the goals, moving at a comfortable pace your body can handle and benefit from is. Control your breathing and enjoy the scenery around you. It will make it the most fun and provide you with better results.
Empower your life with a Walk
Walking is the simplest form of exercise, it is free and easy to incorporate into any lifestyle. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends 30 minutes of moderate level physical activity five days a week to see results which range from improving strength and cardiovascular health to weight loss.
A recent study in England also proved that daily walks have the ability to improve one’s mood, as the exercise releases natural endorphins that can elevate the mood of depressed patients better than antidepressants.
What walking CAN do for you:
- Increase weight loss
- Lower blood pressure
- Improve balance
- Reduce stress.
What walking CANNOT do for you:
- Build muscle bulk
- Offer a controlled environment like a gym
- Provide a predictable calorie burn like on a treadmill machine.
Follow us next week for an installment on What type of walk is the right one for you.
Salt Therapy for a Healthy Body
Salt is essential for keeping the body running properly and for good health.
Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, prescribed saltwater inhalation therapy for bronchial and lung disorders.
The National Academy of Sciences recommends that Americans consume a minimum of 500 mg/day of sodium to maintain good health. Individual needs, however, vary enormously based a person’s genetic make-up and their lifestyle. Nowadays, more people are rediscovering and enjoying the benefits of salt therapy.
When shopping for culinary or bath salt, it is important to find the words “all natural” on the packaging and avoid highly refined salts, for they are bleached and chemically treated.
In its natural form Salt is an easily processed nutrient that influences the body in three distinct ways:
- Reduces stress. Unrefined salt is rich in calcium and magnesium, the latter being a key mineral to keep the body free of stress.
- Improves overall health. Salt helps carry nutrients into the cells and regulates several body functions, including bolstering the immune system and enabling healthy digestion. It also has a large variety of minerals needed for optimal health, many of which are missing from our daily diet.
- Assists in detoxifying the body. Salt baths with warm water help open the pores, allowing toxins to be released and permuting the body absorb minerals.
Most of our salt comes from foods, some from water. Doctors often recommend replacing water and salt lost in exercise and when working outside. And just like with everything in our life, balance is crucial for optimum results.
Drink Water, stay healthy in winter time
Most of us run a very hectic lifestyle and sometimes forget to balance our diet.
The one thing that should never be absent in your daily routine is water.
An average adult’s body contains the equivalent of 45 quarters of water, and through normal activities loses two to three quarters each day,
It is as easy to get dehydrated in winter as during summer time. You may not be sweating but water vapor is still being lost through your breath. The colder it gets outside, the harder is it for the body to maintain a 98.6 degree temperature. Producing that extra energy requires extra water. Drinking at least 70 ounces of water a day will help you stay warm.
Dehydration can cause exhaustion, muscle fatigue, cramps, loss of coordination and even a stroke. A dehydrated person is also more susceptible to winter colds and flu.
Remember not only to carry your gloves and hat to keep your outer body warm, but to also have some water handy to keep your organism running smoothly.
Share the benefits of cranberries this Holiday
This week most of us will breathe cranberries and turkey during the Thanksgiving celebrations, but did you know that cranberries, besides being a delicious side dish are also great source of Vitamin C, dietary fiber and the dietary mineral manganese?
Cranberries are a fruit and native plant of North America. Our Native Americans were the first to use them as food, and their health benefits have been greatly advertised.
Many believe that drinking a glass of fresh cranberry juice after an intense workout helps your body replenish vitamins, minerals and the fruit’s natural sugars will aide the muscles recover and contributes to the body overall growth.
Cranberries also have the ability to prevent peptic ulcer by inhibiting the adhesion of bacteria to certain areas of the stomach lining, Some laboratory researches have shown that consumption of cranberry juice may also be beneficial against bacterial infections in the urinary system.
So on this holiday times eat moderately and enjoy the benefits of one of America’s favorite foods.
Soothing stretch for your lower back
Lower back pain is one of the most uncomfortable. Whether it is caused from sitting
in a bad posture, from practicing sports, or because your mattress is not as comfy as it once was, it is important to stretch the correct muscles to avoid prolonged pain.
The Spinal Twist stretch or T-Roll stretch helps relieve contraction in lower back muscles like abdominal oblique, transversus abdominis and quadratus lumborum.
This stretch should be done careful and slowly. Never force your knees to the ground to avoid overstretching.
- Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
- Slowly let your knees fall toward the floor until a gentle stretch is felt in your spine.
- Hold for 10 seconds and return to the starting position.
- Next, allow your knees to slowly fall to the other side until a gentle stretch is felt.
- Hold for 10 seconds and return to the starting position
Repeat the exercise several times for the each side.
Save 10 % This Holiday With Massage At Work
Work can be very stressful, especially as we head towards the hectic holiday season. A massage is always soothing but it’s even more enjoyable when you’re paying 10% less for it.
Everyone deserves to be stress free, so thank your team for all the hard work they did this year with a fifteen minute on site chair massage!
Book before November 22nd and you will receive 10% off. A three hour minimum is required.
Contact us for further information or call 1-877-886-0555
The Wonders Of Tea Tree
Tea tree is a pale yellow colored oil with a fresh camphoraceous odor native to the Northeast coast of Australia.
Crushed tea tree leaves were inhaled by aborigines to relieve colds and headaches. Most recently, tea tree oil has been used as a topical application that is effective against bacteria, viruses, fungal infections, even scabies and head lice. Tree oil is also used in the treatment of moderate common acne.
Experience the medicinal and cosmetic properties of this aromatic oil for yourself!
Contact us to purchase a bottle of Tea Tree Pure Essential Oil for only $9.
Refresh your life with Pomegranate
November is National Pomegranate Month.
Pomegranate is not only a fruit famous for its meaning (“apple of murderous seeds”) but also valued since ancient times for its household and its medicinal properties.
Pomegranate is a rich source of Vitamin B5 and Potassium, and its edible seeds contain high concentrations of fiber and unsaturated oil.
To choose a juicy sweet pomegranate it should be an unblemished fruit that feels heavy in the hand. The larger the fruit, the better developed and sweeter the flesh inside.
Making pomegranate juice is very simple, just requires a little patience:
- After carefully scoring the fruit with a knife, separate the seeds (arils) from the white membrane with your fingers.
- Be careful not to get the juice on your clothes because it stains.
- Put the fleshy seeds into a extractor or blender, process, strain and then refrigerate or freeze.
You may want to try mixing pomegranate juice with other beverages for a nutritious drink, or spice it up with spirits for refreshing results.
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