http://handsofgold.com/blog Dr. Jen's Thoughts Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:20:52 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en So often in the past, I was mentally stuck on the limited range of standard choices for breakfast.  I would find myself thinking, “Ugh, I don’t want cold cereal for breakfast;” and I knew it would never stick with me for long anyway.  It seems like so many of the ... http://handsofgold.com/blog/?p=48 With the temperature predicted to go as high as 110 degrees or more in Oregon today, I thought a blog on sunburn would be timely.  I experienced a significant sunburn myself a couple of weeks ago while prepping to paint the south side of a house, so I know what ... http://handsofgold.com/blog/?p=6 I received a note from my best friend, who lives in Virginia, telling me she is suffering from a massive case of poison ivy.  Her doctor put her on corticosteroids hoping to "stop the rampant spread;" however, her poison ivy is still spreading and "the uncontrollable  itching" is still driving ... http://handsofgold.com/blog/?p=7 I would describe my typical style as a firm flowing Swedish massage blended with sensitively performed deep tissue. I have had training in a great many modalities and I pick and choose among them in any given session depending upon my perception of the needs of the client at that ... http://handsofgold.com/blog/?p=20 I’m often asked this question by clients I have not seen before. I’m always glad to have the opportunity to explain because there is a difference. A "regular" massage is one given with no specific focus or goal in mind. It is typically a full body massage; it is comprised of ... http://handsofgold.com/blog/?p=3