Massage Therapy and Integral Health. Masaje Terapeutico y Salud Integral (English/Español)

Eduardo Barreto - Winnipeg

Concepts about our Health and Wellness, with an emphasis on Therapeutic/Remedial Massage, Sports, and Alternative treatments. Eduardo Barreto is a physician from Cali, Colombia, who specialized in Biological and Alternative Medicine. He studied Massage Therapy in Winnipeg and has a practice in that city as an RMT. Working at Nature Doctors. Conceptos de Salud Integral, Masaje Terapeutico, Medicina Biologica y Medicina Deportiva. Eduardo Barreto es un medico de Cali, Colombia, estudio Masaje Terapeutico en Winnipeg, Canada, y tiene su practica en esa ciudad usando acupuntura y masaje.

Episodes

  1. Jun 3

    The Science of Breathing - Episode 1

    The Science of Breathing is an educational podcast series presented by Wellness and Natural Health Academy that explores one of the most essential yet often overlooked functions of human life: breathing. Although we breathe more than 20,000 times each day, few people understand how breathing influences the brain, nervous system, emotions, energy levels, sleep quality, recovery, and overall health. This series combines modern scientific research, neuroscience, sports performance, psychology, mindfulness, and ancient breathing traditions to help listeners better understand the powerful connection between breath and well-being. In Episode 1, listeners discover why breathing is much more than simply moving air in and out of the lungs. The episode explores how breathing acts as a bridge between the body and mind, influences emotional states, supports cellular energy production, and helps regulate the nervous system. It also examines the effects of modern lifestyles, chronic stress, and unconscious breathing habits on health and performance. Future episodes explore topics such as nasal breathing, nitric oxide, sleep and apnea, breathing and trauma, athletic performance, nervous system regulation, and practical breathing training methods. Whether you are interested in improving health, reducing stress, enhancing athletic performance, increasing focus, or simply learning more about the human body, The Science of Breathing offers practical insights and evidence-based tools to help you breathe better and live better.

    The Science of Breathing - Episode 1
  2. 05/20/2025

    Definition of Therapeutic / Remedial Massage

    Eduardo Barreto talks about what is Therapeutic Massage, how this tool can help with different conditions and helps to relax the body too. The scientific evidence and research are showing how massage is beneficial, for centuries massage and the use of touch has been applied to heal the body and reduce the tension in life. All the different modalities aim to restructure the body and achieve balance.  Therapeutic Massage or Remedial Massage can benefit conditions such as muscle pain, muscle spasm, lordosis, scoliosis, arthritis, problems with TMJ joint, headaches, tension-related respiratory disorders such as asthma or emphysema, cardiovascular disorders, or neurological disorders.  Studies indicate that Therapeutic Massage has a sedative effect upon the nervous system, is effective in promoting recovery from fatigue, helps with scar tissue, helps in chronic inflammatory conditions,  can increase peristalsis action promoting better digestion, and more.  On the web page of the Manitoba Massage Association, you can find the area Massage for life (https://massageforlife.ca/), and learn about the benefits of massage. References: Yates, J.A. Physician Guide to Therapeutic Massage, Canada: Massage Therapist's Association of British Columbia, 1990. Quebec Task Force of Spinal Disorders, Spine 12 no 7, Suppl, Sept 1987 Jones F. P. The Future of the Body, Los Angeles, Jeremy P. Tacher Inc., 1992 Season 01, Episode 02. (English)

  3. 05/20/2025

    Sleep-Sueño: Recomendaciones Naturales para dormir mejor

    Este episodio explora la importancia del sueño como pilar fundamental de la salud, explicando cómo influye en el sistema inmunológico, el equilibrio hormonal, la salud mental y el rendimiento físico. Se destacan factores que pueden afectar negativamente el sueño como el estrés, el uso de pantallas, la alimentación tardía y los desequilibrios del ritmo circadiano. Secciones del Podcast Por qué es tan importante dormir bien? Se explica que dormir entre 7 y 9 horas ayuda a reparar tejidos, consolidar la memoria, y regular hormonas como la melatonina, el cortisol y la grelina. Factores que interrumpen el sueño: Se analizan causas comunes como la cafeína, el alcohol, el estrés emocional, la luz azul, y las rutinas desordenadas. ​ Recomendaciones naturales para dormir mejor:​ Infusiones de valeriana, pasiflora y manzanilla​ Baños de agua caliente con sales de magnesio​ Técnicas de respiración y meditación​ Rutinas de sueño regulares y desconexión digital Ciencia y respaldo: Se citan estudios de Harvard Medical School y la National Sleep Foundation que avalan los beneficios del sueño sobre el sistema inmune, el metabolismo y el estado de ánimo. Consejos prácticos antes de dormir: ​ No comer pesado en la noche​ Evitar pantallas una hora antes de acostarse​ Crear un ambiente oscuro, fresco y silencioso​ Usar aceites esenciales como lavanda o sándalo Frase destacada: “El sueño no es tiempo perdido: es el laboratorio donde el cuerpo se repara y la mente se reinicia.”

  4. 02/08/2021

    Sports Massage Therapy

    Sports massage 
 PRE-EVENT The massage will last for approximately 10-15 minutes and will aim to stimulate and energize the muscles rather than relax them.  • The closer the massage is to the beginning of the event, the less intrusive it should be. The movements should be focused on outer tissue massage and light stretching and stimulation, as opposed to massaging too deeply and straining the client.  • Using minimal oil or cream (as too much can clog the pores and reduce sweating, which isn’t good before a sporting event)  • Using friction to heat the soft-tissues  • Compression techniques to encourage blood to flow through to the muscles  • Tapotement to gently stimulate the muscles (rather than relaxing them) • Moving the joints through their ROM to aid lubrication and remove stiffness • Preparing the muscles for activity through minimal stretching POST-EVENT   In the case of a post-event massage, the main roles of a sports massage therapist are to ensure that the client can begin training again as soon as possible and to prevent them from suffering from Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness DOMS. 24 to 72 hours after exercise (micro-trauma in muscle fibers). Should last around 10-15 minutes and focus on: • Soothing the nervous system with effleurage • Relaxing the muscles with petrissage to prevent any tightness or soreness • Using compression to promote blood flow to the muscle fibers and body in general  • Incorporating compressive effleurage to finish, so that the body is left soothed by the treatment Massage during injury recovery and rehabilitation  Usually (but not always depending on the client), a rehabilitation massage will consist of: Easing muscle strain and tension  Promoting circulatory movement  Aiding the flow of nutrients and oxygen to the vital organs and tissues  Removing swelling in joints  Reducing scar tissue in the site of injury  Reducing stiffness and improving mobility Helping to manage pain at the site of injury/in the body in general  (Adaptation from "Learn Muscles, Dr. Joe Muscalino")

    Sports Massage Therapy

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Concepts about our Health and Wellness, with an emphasis on Therapeutic/Remedial Massage, Sports, and Alternative treatments. Eduardo Barreto is a physician from Cali, Colombia, who specialized in Biological and Alternative Medicine. He studied Massage Therapy in Winnipeg and has a practice in that city as an RMT. Working at Nature Doctors. Conceptos de Salud Integral, Masaje Terapeutico, Medicina Biologica y Medicina Deportiva. Eduardo Barreto es un medico de Cali, Colombia, estudio Masaje Terapeutico en Winnipeg, Canada, y tiene su practica en esa ciudad usando acupuntura y masaje.