http://www.associatemts.com Massage Therapy, Nutritional Supplements, Essential Oils, and Healthy Chocolate in Fort Wayne Indiana Sun, 26 Oct 2008 14:18:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Aspartame was developed as a treatment for Peptic Ulcers.  As the story goes, the chemist licked his fingers and discovered an ultra sweet taste.  Suddenly, the former ulcer drug became the new sweetener kid on the block.  At 180 times sweeter than sugar and zero calories, Aspartame is now in ... http://www.associatemts.com/2008/08/17/your-favorite-artificial-sweetener-aspartame/ When surveyed, 80 percent of Americans were dissatisfied with the cost of health care. When asked about their own care, 57 percent said they are satisfied with the cost. This is the “I’m OK but you’re not OK” perception of life. Sadly, people will give up being okay just because ... http://www.associatemts.com/2008/03/04/when-surveyed/ Hello to all! I hope you have had a wonderful summer as we are in its waning days. Here in the midwest our days are shorter and the evenings are cooler, a great time of the year for an evening campfire. I have covered a variety of topics in my previous ... http://www.associatemts.com/2007/10/14/special-offers/ The question of natural therapies for cancer came up between colleagues a few days ago. Some of the comments did not surprise me. One therapist even said, "They have a cure for cancer. It's just not economically feasible to bring it to the public." A lot ... http://www.associatemts.com/2007/07/22/politics-as-usual/ Winter has come to a close and spring is at hand. During the transitional period, we see a lot of people ill. That extra environmental stress takes its toll on the immune system making it harder to deal with all the pathogens. It doesn't help that our ... http://www.associatemts.com/2007/05/12/happy-spring-to-you-and-yours/ Top of the New Year to you! As you know, the flu season is in full swing. Remember that your flu shot is manufactured in the spring when researchers try to determine which of as many as one hundred strains will rear its ugly head the following winter. Remember, ... http://www.associatemts.com/2007/02/13/beginning-of-the-year-news/ I'm glad you're visiting.  This blog will have health information for the lay person.  It will also have information regarding essential oils, supplements, and alternative health options.  Please remember that these are my thoughts and they are not endorsed by any physicians or healthcare practitioners.  In the months to come, ... http://www.associatemts.com/2006/10/15/welcome/