Author Archives: Ann

About Ann

Ann Stanley has practiced massage and craniosacral therapy in Bend Oregon for the past nine years. She incorporates myofascial release and lomi-lomi techniques into her massage. She is writing a novel, plays the flute and piano and has a Ph D in applied mathematics. She did research for many years on mathematical models for the spread of infectious diseases, first at Los Alamos National Laboratory and then at Iowa State University.

Stress

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Ann

We have all heard that stress is a killer, but you may not know some of the ramifications of living with constant stress. Because your body doesn’t function properly when you’re tense for hours and days on end, you can … Continue reading →

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Is Fructose Safe?

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Ann

The bottom line, according to a an article in the December 2011 issue of Acupuncture Today, is no, especially not in the quantities that the average person eats these day (an average of 28 teaspoons (over a half a cup) … Continue reading →

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It isn’t the lactic acid

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Ann

I am often asked by my massage clients what massage is doing to their muscles. One of their common misconceptions, especially when they have recently over-exercised and their muscles are sore, is that it is removing lactic acid from their … Continue reading →

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Why sitting is so bad for your back and what to do about it

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Ann

In today’s world, many people sit all day, often at a computer. This can be awful for your back. I just found this fabulous blog at Healing Yew about why, with tips for preventing back pain when you have to … Continue reading →

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Hard work and miracles

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Ann

This past week, I did a one hour private session with Dr. Vance Bonner, and I have to tell you that it was amazing. I’ve had the great good fortune of studying with Dr. Bonner, the inventor of Structural Reprogramming, … Continue reading →

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Caring for sore feet

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Ann

Do your feet sometimes ache or even hurt? Mine do.  I’m on them a lot of hours every day, due to work, and also because I don’t really like sitting down. There’s nothing worse than standing around on achy feet. … Continue reading →

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Gluten-free vegan bread

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Ann

These days, a lot of people are avoiding gluten, for various health reasons, and many of them are either allergic to eggs, but also trying to maintain a vegan diet. If you are one of those people, then finding bread … Continue reading →

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