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DO YOU HAVE SOME PROFESSIONAL WISDOM YOU'D LIKE TO SHARE WITH YOUR PEERS? WRITE TO ME AT KARRIE@ABMP.COM. Spice of Life One teaspoon of cinnamon provides the same antioxidant power as a half cup of blueberries or one cup of pomegranate, according to recent research from the McCormick Science Institute, an independent research organization supported by spice maker McCormick & Co. Researchers also added other spices to the list, including ginger, oregano, red peppers (including paprika and cayenne), rosemary, thyme, and turmeric. Experts say these spices offer a big punch in a small package. "The study of spices is a relatively new area of nutrition science investigation, but one that holds great promise," says Dr. Wendy Bazilian, author of The SuperFoodsRx Diet: Lose Weight with the Power of SuperNutrients. "What is especially encouraging is that the spice amounts being studied are reasonable for culinary usage." Antioxidants help prevent and repair oxidative stress, a process that damages cells in the body. This damaging oxidative stress has been linked to cancer, heart disease, and other health issues. New Moms Need a Break Want to reach out to new moms in your practice? Take a page from the book of The Medical Spa at Nova in Ashburn, Virginia, where Fourth Trimester Massage is the newest addition to their list of spa services. This head-to-toe treatment includes massages designed to tone overstretched areas of the skin, retrain muscles and connective tissue, eliminate excess body fluids, and treat a host of other post-pregnancy issues. Targeted massage to address hip rotation, range of motion exercises to strengthen tired shoulders, and a relaxing eye compress of aloe vera, chamomile, ginkgo biloba, and Japanese green tea extract to soothe tired eyes are just some of the treatment options. QUICK TIP Want to extend the life of your massage oil? Squeeze a few drops of vitamin E into each 8-ounce bottle of oil. This natural preservative will significantly prolong the shelf life of those expensive oils without degrading your blend. massagetherapy.com—for you and your clients 97