SaraNdipity Massage LLC

SaraNdipity Massage LLC This is always a goal in my practice with my clients. Building relationships through regular care is one of the most rewarding parts of the therapy I provide.

As a massage therapist with over 19 years of experience, I have grown to really love healing and what massage therapy can accomplish fixing short term and long term muscular issues. I love seeing transformation, whether it's improved range of motion, reduced tension, or simply hearing how much better they feel.

04/14/2026

I have massage openings Friday and Saturday! Message me for times and I will get you scheduled
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04/05/2026
04/05/2026

Our 75 minute March 31st winner is…. Danielle 'Counsell' C***s!!! 💆🏽‍♀️ congrats girl!! You deserve it!! 💕 Happy Easter!!

02/18/2026

Our Feb 15th (a little late) drawing winner for a 75 minute massage is ✨Charity Dellwo ✨ 🎉congratulations Charity!!! I will contact you shortly!! Remember to prebook during your next massage to get into our quarterly contest!

Two openings this week! More openings next week! Hope to see you soon!
02/02/2026

Two openings this week! More openings next week! Hope to see you soon!

01/04/2026

If you chop up broccoli and let it sit out for at least 10 minutes before cooking it, you significantly increase the formation of the powerful cancer-fighting compound sulforaphane in the broccoli.

🗂️The Science Behind the “Chop & Wait” Method:

Broccoli contains two components stored separately in the plant’s cells: glucoraphanin (a precursor to sulforaphane) and the enzyme myrosinase. Chopping or chewing the vegetable breaks the cell walls, allowing these two compounds to mix and form the active sulforaphane.

The myrosinase enzyme is very sensitive to heat and is quickly destroyed during cooking. By letting the chopped broccoli sit for a period before cooking, you allow the enzyme sufficient time to convert a significant amount of the glucoraphanin into sulforaphane, which is a more heat-stable compound.

🗂️Recommended Waiting Times:

While even a short wait is beneficial, studies suggest different optimal times:

📑Minimum Time: At least 5-10 minutes can be helpful.
📑Optimal Time: Many researchers recommend 30-45 minutes.
📑Maximum Benefits: Some studies advise waiting as long as 90 minutes for the highest yield of sulforaphane.

Maximizing sulforaphane content is important as this compound helps fight cancer through several mechanisms: detoxification of carcinogens, induction of apoptosis (programmed cell death), cell cycle arrest, targeting cancer stem cells, and anti-inflammatory and anti-angiogenic effects.

PMID: 33456268

Who do you know that you would love to nominate?! 🤩🌟
01/02/2026

Who do you know that you would love to nominate?! 🤩🌟

✨ **BIG NEWS!** ✨

We’re so excited to officially open the nominations for **The Joyful Spark Project** — a brand-new quarterly giveaway to celebrate and pamper one deserving woman each quarter of 2026. 💛✨

Know a woman who could use a little extra joy, confidence, and love? **Nominations are officially OPEN now through Sunday, 1/18/26.** (No self-nominations, please!)

👉 Head to our website for all the details and to submit a nomination. Let’s light someone’s spark together!

https://www.allisonsaddicts.com/blogs/news/the-joyful-spark-project

A HUGE KUDOS to the additional participating businesses donating products or services to our winner this quarter; Avalon Salon Salon on Main Elk River AnyaK Photography and SaraNdipity Massage LLC ! You ladies are amazing!

12/23/2025

The study titled “Phytochemical analysis and antioxidant and anticancer activities of mastic gum resin from Pistacia atlantica subspecies kurdica” investigated the biological effects of mastic gum resin using several digestive system–related cancer cell lines. The researchers found that the resin significantly inhibited the growth of colon cancer (COLO205) cells, with an IC₅₀ value of 5.2 ± 0.8 μg/mL after 72 hours. The treatment reduced cancer cell viability by approximately 34% and induced nearly 40% apoptosis, while normal human colon fibroblast cells remained largely unaffected.

According to the same study, the anticancer activity of mastic gum resin is linked to its high polyphenol and flavonoid content and its ability to trigger the mitochondrial apoptosis pathway. The resin caused cell cycle arrest at the G2/M phase, activated caspase-9 and caspase-3, increased expression of the pro-apoptotic gene Bax, and decreased expression of the anti-apoptotic gene Bcl-2. These findings suggest a clear molecular mechanism by which mastic gum resin suppresses colon cancer cell proliferation under laboratory conditions.

PMCID: PMC6084073
PMID: 30122948

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