When I started school for massage therapy, it was a shock at first.
Body Wisdom
Confession: I Have a Bad Habit that Could Kill Me or Get Me Arrested (& I’ll Bet You’ve Done it Too)
I know it’s bad, but once you start, it’s a really hard habit to break.
What Your Body Wants You to Know: Your Feet Need Attention Too!
When was the last time you gave your feet any consideration?
What Your Body Wants You to Know: You Need to Drink More Water
We’ve all heard the “eight glasses of water a day” recommendation for years, but is that actually accurate?
Your Body Wants You to Know: Sugar is not Your Friend
We all love it.
Your Body Wants You to Know: Why You’re Still Tired this Morning
Kate Bartolotta helps us get the most out of every minute of shuteye.
What Your Body is Trying to Tell You
We spend so much time in our heads, we often ignore the important things our body is trying to tell us. Here are a few of the basics.
Is Being “Rock Hard” Worth Risking Your Life?
Male sexual performance supplements are largely unregulated, yet may contain dangerous drugs not listed on the label.
Let Go of Your Six-Pack Abs Obsession
Overworking your abdominal muscles? You may be doing more harm than good to your health and appearance.
What Happens When You Ignore Pain
You can tough it out, but the body keeps the score through the effects of cortisol. Kate Bartolotta offers several drug free alternatives for chronic pain management.
What Happens When Our Emotions Stay in Our Bodies
It’s never too late to address unexpressed emotion stored in the body as pain, tightness, and discomfort.
How to Quit a Bad Habit
Five ways to change your life for good.
How to Support a Loved One Who Is Dealing with Depression
What to do—and what not to do—to be supportive, and when to get more help—for your depressed loved one and for yourself.
7 Types of Self-Care to Help Prevent and Heal Depression
Depression shouldn’t be a terminal illness. How to tell if your depression is serious, and when to seek care.
10 Things Your Massage Therapist Wants You to Know
If you’ve never had a massage before, you might be worried about how your body will respond and appear to the therapist. Kate Bartolotta’s advice is to relax.
Do Men Have a Monthly Cycle?
Men’s hormone levels may have a cyclical nature, but the causes remain elusive.