It was the third time in a month I’d been asked this. The question wasn’t entirely out of place: It was always in a nice spa, and always before starting a massage. Massages are a semi-regular thing ...

Laura Brown never believed she’d go a month without suffering debilitating menstrual cramps. Then 13 years ago, her frustration led her to a massage table, where a San Francisco naturopath applied ...

BAMBOO and plush green velvet furniture. Soft lights. New Age-y, tranquil spa music. As I stepped into Maria Renner’s office, calm washed over me. I’d been a little nervous about the next 90 minutes, ...

Abdominal massage is gaining attention as a natural remedy for gas and bloating, with early research suggesting it aids digestion by promoting peristalsis and relaxing muscles. Studies indicate it can ...

Having trouble finding relief from chronic constipation? Natural, first-line approaches include drinking plenty of water, increasing fiber intake, and identifying food intolerances. But if these ...