1. Benefits of Massage Therapy

2. What is Massage Therapy?
Massage is a system of movement of the body’s soft tissue. It may include, but is not limited to, such techniques as…
Stroking
Kneading
Percussion
Friction
Vibration
Compression
Passive or Active Stretching
These techniques can be applied with or without lubricants

3. To enhance the general health and well-being of the recipient.
Purpose of Massage
To enhance the general health and well-being of the recipient.
Types of Massage
There are as many as 250 types of Massage & Bodywork.
Top 2 modalities are Deep-Tissue and Swedish Massage

4. Benefits
Many look at massage as a luxury, but it is becoming more of a necessity to maintain well-being.
There is little knowledge in relation to that of mainstream medicine, but people seem to perceive the risk associated with trying massage as very low and the prospective rewards immediate and tangible.

5. Reduces symptoms from Carpel Tunnel Syndrome
A study by Touch Research Institute in 1996, showed that preterm babies who received massage therapy had 47% greater weight gain & 6 day shorter hospital stay then infants not receiving massage
Reduced chronic back pain in relation to other complementary techniques.
(2000 report in the Canadian Med Assoc Journal)
Safe and Effective way to reduce pain and improve function in the adults with osteoarthritis of the knees
(2006 study in the Archives of Internal Medicine)
Reduces symptoms from Carpel Tunnel Syndrome
(Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies 2004)

6. Has been shown to strengthen the immune system
(Journal of Neuroscience 1996)
Reduces the frequency of headaches
(American Journal of Public Health 2000)
Less stress and improved performance for small sample of employees (against a control group) who had twice weekly, 15 minute massages in the office
Alzheimer’s patients showed reduced pacing, irritability and restlessness after neck and shoulder massage
(Journal of Gerontological Nursing 1996)
Fibromyalgia patients receiving 30 minute massages had less pain, depression, anxiety, stiffness, fatigue and sleep problems.
(Journal of Clinical Rheumatology Report)

7. The Mayo Clinic website also suggests some massage therapy benefits are…
Anxiety
Immune System
Labor Pains
Self Esteem
Sports Related Soreness
Stress

8. Massage does not include the diagnosis of a Specific Pathology, the prescription of drugs or controlled substances, spinal manipulation or those acts of physical therapy that are outside the scope of massage therapy.
Melody Lane, LMT
MT045791
(817)

9. Comparisons & Freezer Meal Workshops

10. Wildtree Products are:
Organic
All Natural
No fillers
MSG
High Fructose Corn Syrup
Dyes
Any other additives
We believe that food should taste great, be good for you, and be simple to prepare. We realize that everyone is busy, so we make adopting a healthier lifestyle simple by providing great resources.

11. Grocery Store Brands vs Wildtree Comparison
Taco Seasoning
Chili pepper, salt, maltodextrin, spice, onion powder, corn starch, yellow corn flour, partially hydrogenated soybean oil, yeast extract, silicon dioxide, sunflower, and/or cottonseed oil, ethoxyquin
$0.99 serves 4..$0.25 per serving
ORGANIC!
Masa corn flour, chili powder, oregano, garlic powder, black pepper
$ servings.. $0.22 per serving
$ servings.. $0.14 per serving
Alfredo Mix
Dehydrated parmesan, cheddar, blue cheese blend (milk, salt, cheese cultures, enzymes, whey), partially hydrogenated soybean oil, maltodextrin, nonfat dry milk, natural flavors, disodium phosphate, sodium caseinate (milk), lactic acid, mono and diglycerides, citric acid, corn starch, wheat flour, maltodextrin, whey protein concentrate, hydrolyzed corn protein, salt, partially hydrogenated soybean oil, spice
$1.69 serves 2, $0.85 per serving
Cheddar cheese, whey cream, sweet cream, buttermilk, salt, garlic powder, spices, parmesan cheese (pasteurized milk, salt, and enzymes) dehydrated parsley, citric acid
$17.00 serves 20..$0.85 per serving
Fajita Seasoning
Corn Starch, MSG, partially hydrogenated soybean oil, silicon dioxide
$0.99 serves 4, $0.25 per serving
Chili powder, cumin, sea salt, lime juice powder, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, oregano, vegetable fiber
$9.50 serves 36…$0.26 per serving

12. Do you know what is in your TACO SEASONING?
SILICON DIOXIDE
You know, the stuff that comes in those “Do Not Eat” packets you get with new shoes and purses

13. Sodium & Sugar Comparisons
Nationally Known Brand
Wildtree
Marinara Sauce from a jar
Wildtree’s Hearty Spaghetti Sauce Blend
Sodium mg
Sugar grams
Sodium (canned tomatoes) mg
Sugar (from tomatoes) grams
Teriyaki Sauce
Wildtree’s Teriyaki Sauce
Sodium mg
Sugar 9 grams
Sodium mg
Sugar grams
A Stir-Fry Sauce
Wildtree’s Pacific Fusion Sauce
Sodium mg
Sugar grams
Sodium mg
Sugar 6 grams
BBQ Sauce
Wildtree’s Cactus Pete’s Agave BBQ Sauce
Sodium mg
Sugar grams
Sodium mg
Sugar grams
Ranch Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix
WT’s Creamy Ranch Dressing & Dip Mix
Sodium mg
Sugar 0 grams
Sodium mg
Sugar 0 grams
Red Enchilada Sauce
Wildtree’s Tia Rosa’s Red Enchilada Sauce
Sodium mg
Sugar 1 gram
Sodium mg
Sugar gram

14. Grapeseed Oil Fact Sheet
Wildtree’s Grapeseed Oil is EXPELLER PRESSED – not solvent extracted like the vast majority of grapeseed oils in the marketplace.
It is made from grape seeds after wine production.
Its delicate flavor and body make it puerect for sauteing, baking or frying.
Miracle Frying Oil
Grapeseed Oil is ideal for frying at high temperature
May be heated up to 419 degrees (F) w/out burning

15. Grapeseed Oil Health Benefits
There are NO preservatives such as TBHQ or BHT
It is NOT hydrogenated
There is NO sodium
NO trans fatty acids
NO cholesterol (it actually aids in cholesterol reduction)
It is easily digestible
A good source of Vitamin E Alpha (an important anti-oxidant) (4.3 mg per serving)
Highest concentration of poly (76%) unsaturated acid of any oil
Helps the body produec High Density Lipoprotein (HDL)
High in Linoleic acid – and its health benefits:
Is a fatty acid which acts as a transporter for saturated fats – helps prevent accumulation in the arteries
Also known as Omega-6 and in near identical proportions to mother’s milk
Vital to life and cannot be produced by the body alone

16. It has one of the lowest levels of saturated fats of all oils
Mono Unsaturated
Poly Unsaturated
Trans Fatty Acid
Grapseed 8%
16%
76% 0%
Canola 7%
59%
30%
Safflower
14%
Sunflower
10%
20%
66%
Corn
13%
25%
61%
1.5%
Olive
77% 9%
Soybean
15%
Peanut
18%
49%
33%
Cottonseed
52%
Butter
63%
26% 4% 3%
Coconut
87% 6% 2%

17. Why should you menu plan?
Save Time!
Your list makes grocery shopping quick and easy
No running to the store for last-minute forgotten items
No need to waste time and mental energy deciding what is for dinner each night
Save Money!
Meal planning means less take-out and fast food for dinner
Shopping with a list means less impulse buys and wasted food
A simple plan allows you to buy in bulk, shop when items are on sale, and clip coupons
The saved money WILL add up. Use it for vacation, a special night out, or “extras”
Value Your Family’s Health!
Skip the fast food and restaurant options which are typically high in fat and sodium
Skip the boxed or frozen “heat up and serve” options full of preservatives and additives
YOU can make the choice to bake instead of fry, add veggies, or season to YOUR liking

18. Prevent Obesity!
Prevent your children from becoming overweight by modeling healthy, balanced eating
Have a better handle on the nutritional content of your meals
Tailor your meals to your family member’s specific dietary needs.
Spend More Time with Your Family
By taking the time to plan ahead, you save time during the day and later in the kitchen
Use that time to spend on the things that matter to you…not running around
Finally have the time you want to bond as a family over a nice dinner
Reduce Stress!
In a fast-paced world and pulled in a million directions, dinner should not be an added stressor
No more worrying about if you have everything you need to put dinner together
Visit the store weekly or twice a month, with list in hand, and leave the worry behind
Meal planning is easy!
We have done the work for you
We’ve got a grocery list and recipes for weeks of meals
Once you get the hang of it, meal planning becomes second nature and you’ll never go back!

19. Freezer Meal Workshops
Host a Workshop
Get 4 to 10 friends to commit (purchase the Wildtree product bundle)
The Wildtree Rep (me) will send a grocery list and directions on how to prepare the freezer bags
Day of the Workshop we all meet at the host’s house and add the Wildtree seasonings to the prepared freezer bags.
Lasts about 2 hours..go home with 10 homemade meals, put them in your freezer. Dinner is ready, just thaw out and cook…ready to eat in about 20 minutes.
View the products on my website listed below
Melody Lane
(817)
Mywildtree.com/MelodyL