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12/24/2025

12/22/2025

Great idea.

Sweden has introduced a revolutionary road salt made from beet extract and maize starch that offers a new approach to winter safety. As winter storms create hazardous conditions, traditional road salt often leads to serious harm for wildlife, particularly birds. In Sweden's innovative system, the road salt not only serves its primary purpose of melting ice but also nourishes wildlife that might otherwise fall victim to toxins. This environmentally friendly solution challenges the norms, asking us to reconsider the unintended consequences of actions we take to ensure our own comfort.

In a world where the balance between human progress and nature’s well-being is constantly tested, this development stands as an example of how simple solutions can make a significant impact. The road salt does not just melt ice—it feeds birds, turning an otherwise harmful substance into a life-saving resource. By using natural ingredients such as beet extract and maize starch, Sweden offers a glimpse into how small adjustments can lead to large-scale benefits.

Nature often pays the price for human convenience, but this is a reminder that we have the power to turn that around. What we once considered a necessary evil is now becoming a tool for harmony. It asks us to think about the nature of progress—are we building for a future where both humans and animals can coexist, or are we pushing the planet to the brink of survival?

The question we must ask ourselves is: how many of our everyday actions could be rethought to minimize harm and maximize benefit for the planet and its creatures? Sweden’s road salt is a step toward this vision—a recognition that the wellbeing of the planet’s inhabitants, no matter how small, should be a part of every solution.

It’s a wake-up call to question the choices we make. Can we integrate more eco-friendly solutions into our daily lives? How far can we take this momentum? The impact of Sweden’s road salt is just one example, but it invites us to consider how many more steps we could take to better our relationship with the Earth. 🌍🕊️

12/27/2024

2025 SALES TAX EXEMPTION INFORMATION FOR CLIENTS
Charges for massage, bodywork, or somatic services are not subject to Sales Tax if
they are performed pursuant to a doctor’s prescription. A “doctor’s prescription” for
massage, bodywork, or somatic services means direction by a licensed medical doctor,
osteopath, chiropractor, podiatrist, psychologist with a doctorate in psychology, or
dentist for initiation of massage, bodywork, or somatic services for a patient for whom
the referring doctor is providing treatment or consultation services within the scope of
his or her license. This direction must be in writing, and must contain the
following:
1. Name of patient; name and signature of referring doctor.
2. Purpose of the referral; AND description of conditions or needs to be addressed by the
massage, bodywork, or somatic therapy. Massage, bodywork, or somatic services
3. The current date.
*Please make sure all information needed is included and correct before leaving your doctors office.
Prescriptions for 2025 may be written by your doctor starting 12/1/2024 and throughout 2025 to be accepted by Massageworks.

*Massage services provided without a doctor’s prescription are subject to N.J. State 6.625% sales tax.

12/06/2024

Massageworks is a women owned small business in the town of Bound Brook, NJ. I offer gift certificates from a 1/2 hour up to 2 hours in length or you can purchase a gift certificate for a dollar amount that works for your budget. Call or text Debra at 732-794-6665 to purchase a gift card, make an appointment or to receive more information. Wishing everyone a beautiful holiday season!