Holistic Therapies In The News
Cost of workplace stress hits $14.8b
"Stress is costing the Australian economy $14.81 billion a year as employees fall sick from workplace demands they cannot meet. New research* shows Australian workers miss an average 3.2 working days a year because they are too stressed to function." - news.com.au, 14 August 2008
* Click here to download the Medibank Private commissioned research report entitled "The Cost of Workplace Stress in Australia" (1,090KB PDF).
Massage: A relaxing method to relieve stress and pain
“A soothing massage can help you unwind, but that's not all. Explore the health benefits and risks of massage therapy, plus what to expect.” MayoClinic.com, 1 February 2008
Watchdog to oversee alternative therapy
“The Health Care Complaints Commission (HCCC) is to be given greater powers disciplining naturopaths, herbalists, homeopaths and massage therapists, NSW Health Minister Reba Meagher says.” The Australian, 3 January 2008
Benefits of massage in relation to various conditions
“The mind, which before massage is in a perturbed, restless, vacillating and even despondent state, becomes after massage, calm, quiet, peaceful and subdued; in fact, the wearied and worried mind has been converted into a mind restful, placid, and refreshed.” Internet Health Library, 2008
