You were enjoying your massage until "that spot" was touched. Remember last week you exercised and it hurt in that area afterwards? It also felt a little swollen, but that may have been because you kept poking it when describing it to people. A little ice and an analgesic seemed to do the trick.

Guest Blogger: Carol Rahaba Mathebula

Who loves oil?  Many clients are now starting to show a decided preference for oil  instead of lotion or cream. I wonder how much impact the onset of cooler weather has on that.

One of the big guns in your body's arsenal is your immune system, which is designed to protect you against disease. With today's toxic environment, your immune system is really working hard fighting viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites. You also have to withstand assault form within the body when cells go rogue or your body over-reacts to what it perceives as a threat. Throw in the effects of dealing with the economy and you may find yourself close to the breaking point.

If you have ever been in the company of women, you have undoubtedly heard this question before. The answer may be faulty air-conditioning or it may be menopause. Menopause, known as "the change" is a transition from functioning ovaries to non-functional ovaries. It is a normal event for women that signals the end of fertility. However, some women go though menopause early due to chemotherapy, surgery, medications, or radiation.