Bodyworks Massage Therapy

12/11/2025

Ice skating on the Beaver River just above the Bridgewater Bridge in Beaver County in the 1940s.
(Photo from https://www.facebook.com/LittleBeaverHistorical)

12/11/2025

📜🔬 A 1,000-year-old onion-and-garlic remedy has just outperformed some of today’s strongest antibiotics in the lab — and scientists are stunned.

Researchers revisiting a medieval recipe known as Bald’s eye salve discovered that this ancient mixture can wipe out antibiotic-resistant bacteria far more effectively than expected. The remedy, first recorded in the Anglo-Saxon medical text Bald’s Leechbook, blends garlic, onion, wine, and extracts from cow stomach. When a team from the University of Nottingham recreated it using the original preparation steps, they found something remarkable: the complete mixture destroyed up to 90% of MRSA, one of the world’s most dangerous superbugs.

Even more surprising is that the ingredients showed no significant antibacterial power on their own. Only when combined exactly as the medieval recipe instructed did the treatment become potent enough to outperform modern antibiotics — including against biofilms, dense bacterial communities that are notoriously difficult to eliminate.

Scientists are now studying how this ancient formula works, and why it succeeds where many current drugs fail. As antibiotic resistance continues to rise globally — a threat projected to cause hundreds of millions of deaths by mid-century — discoveries like this offer a rare and hopeful lead in the search for new treatments.

Source: University of Nottingham research (published in mBio and related institutional reports)

What other ancient remedies do you think might hold scientific secrets? Does this discovery change how you view historical medical texts?

For educational purposes. This content is based on publicly available scientific research.

12/10/2025

12/10/2025

12/08/2025

🚰Drinking water after a massage is beneficial because it helps flush out toxins released during the session, rehydrates muscles, and aids in recovery. It also prevents potential dehydration symptoms like headaches and dizziness and helps reduce post-massage soreness by diluting byproducts like lactic acid.

💧Benefits of drinking water after a massage
Flushes out toxins: Massage can release metabolic waste and toxins from muscles, which are then circulated into the lymphatic and circulatory systems. Drinking water helps the body flush these out of the system.
Rehydrates muscles: The manipulation of muscles can lead to a loss of fluids. Drinking water helps replace these fluids, similar to how you would after a workout, to rehydrate and support muscle function.

💧Reduces soreness: Hydration helps prevent and reduce post-massage soreness by diluting and removing byproducts like lactic acid that can build up in the muscles after being worked.

💧Aids in recovery: Staying hydrated is crucial for muscle repair and recovery. Water helps ensure that muscles and other tissues can repair themselves efficiently, allowing you to bounce back quicker.

💧Prevents dehydration symptoms: Massages can sometimes lead to temporary symptoms like headaches, dizziness, or fatigue due to the physical demands on the body. Drinking water helps prevent these symptoms by stabilizing blood pressure and electrolyte levels.

💧Improves circulation: Water is essential for maintaining blood volume and viscosity. Drinking water after a massage keeps the blood moving efficiently, allowing it to deliver oxygen and nutrients to your tissues.

12/05/2025

11/22/2025

From chronic pain to mental health issues, military veterans often face a host of health concerns upon returning from service. During , explore recent research on the many ways massage therapy supports the health and well-being of veterans: https://bit.ly/478uCWp

10/21/2025

In preparation for Thanksgiving, we have a lengthy shopping list. Last year we served over 280 meals - all thanks to our generous donors!

We need:

Corn bread mix
Turkey broth
Sweet potatoes - fresh
Broccoli-fresh
Mushrooms
Celery and carrots
Mushroom soup
Big cans of green beans
Cranberry sauce - whole berry & sauce
Dried cranberries
Walnuts
Mayonnaise
Canned corn
Individual packets of honey
Gravy - powdered or jarred
Stuffing mix - Stove top or other
Better than bouillon- chicken or turkey
Canned fruit - apple sauce, pears, pineapple
Cream soups
Bisquick
Noodles

THANK YOU !!!

10/20/2025

AN IMPORTANT REMINDER FROM THE PENNSYLVANIA GAME COMMISSION

As you deck out your porch or yard this fall, remember — you’re sharing your neighborhood with more than just humans. 🐿️

Here are a few ways to make your spooky setup shine without putting Pennsylvania’s wildlife at risk:

🎃 Skip the chemical pumpkin washes. They won’t stop decay — they’ll just make your pumpkin toxic. Let nature take its course and enjoy the natural rot of the season.
🎃 If painting instead of carving, choose non-toxic or natural paints so your pumpkins stay critter-safe if nibbled. Or, keep your painted masterpieces indoors and dispose of them properly later.
🎃 When it’s time to switch from spooky to harvest décor, consider composting your pumpkins or donating them (if chemical-free) to farms, shelters, or zoos that use them as tasty treats.

🕸 Ditch the faux “spider webs” outside — real animals like birds, bats, and squirrels can get tangled in them, leading to serious injuries or even death.

Thanks for helping keep Pennsylvania’s wild neighbors safe and happy this Halloween season.
Have a frightfully fun and wildlife-friendly Halloween! 👻

Pennsylvania Game Commission