How PTSD Affects Parenting: Coping Strategies for Parents with Trauma
Parenting is a rewarding experience, but when you are living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), it can feel like an overwhelming challenge. Parents with PTSD may find themselves struggling with their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, which can make parenting even more difficult. However, understanding how PTSD affects parenting and adopting effective coping strategies can help…
Why PTSD Practitioners Focus on Healing the Whole Person, Not Just the Symptoms
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that affects individuals who have experienced or witnessed traumatic events. While it’s commonly associated with soldiers and veterans, anyone can develop PTSD, including survivors of abuse, accidents, or natural disasters. For many people, PTSD doesn’t just affect their mental well-being; it impacts their physical health, relationships,…
Can Massage Therapy Help with Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes widespread pain, fatigue, and tenderness in the muscles, ligaments, and tendons throughout the body. It can make everyday activities feel like an uphill battle, leaving many individuals struggling with physical and emotional discomfort. While there is no cure for fibromyalgia, various treatments can help manage the symptoms and…
Seasonal Affective Disorder? Why Massage Therapy Can Lift Your Mood This Winter
Winter can be a beautiful time of year, but for many in Anchorage, the long, dark days and chilly temperatures bring more than just a change in the weather. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression that affects people during the colder months, is common. If you or someone you know is dealing with…
How to Support a Loved One Living with PTSD
Supporting a loved one who is living with PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) can be both rewarding and challenging. PTSD affects individuals differently, but it often brings about symptoms like anxiety, flashbacks, emotional outbursts, and feelings of isolation. If someone close to you is struggling with PTSD, offering care and understanding can make a significant difference…
Signs You Might Need a PTSD Practitioner for Support
Living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can be challenging, especially if you’re unsure how to navigate the emotional and mental toll it takes. PTSD can develop after experiencing or witnessing traumatic events such as accidents, violence, or prolonged stress. About 6% of people in the U.S. will experience PTSD at some point in their lives,…
Why Anchorage Winters Can Affect Your Skin
Anchorage winters are very cold, with heavy snow and little sunlight. In December, the city gets around 18 inches of snow and has about 11 days of rain or snow. Even though the humidity is high at 77%, the freezing air and indoor heating take moisture away from your skin. This makes your skin dry,…
The Link Between Massage and Lower Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem. It happens when the pressure of blood against the walls of your arteries stays too high for a long time. This can lead to serious issues like heart disease and strokes. Many people use medicine to manage blood pressure, but there are natural ways…
When Dreams Become Nightmares – Overcoming PTSD from Sleep Paralysis
For many people, sleep is a place of rest, a nightly reprieve from the stresses of life. But for those who experience sleep paralysis, the night can be anything but peaceful. Sleep paralysis—a condition where you find yourself awake but unable to move—can be terrifying, as it often comes with intense feelings of fear, hallucinations,…
Night-Shift Workers, This Is Why You Deserve Regular Massage Sessions
For many night-shift workers, the toll of irregular hours and sleep disruptions can impact both physical and mental health. Working against our natural circadian rhythms increases the chances of becoming stressed, tired, tensed up, and even sick. Night shifts can be less manageable with regular massage sessions which reduce these health risks. In this article,…