Debbie Dugan, Author at Via Medical Massage in Lincoln & Omaha, NE

Nutrition

10 Anti‑Inflammatory Foods to Help Your Body Feel Better Between Massages

At Via Medical Massage, we often talk about how anti-inflammatory foods support the body alongside lymphatic work and medical massage. Inflammation is a normal part…

Debbie DuganMarch 8, 2026

Nutrition

8 Simple Anti-Inflammatory Drinks You Can Add to Your Daily Routine

What you drink each day can play a bigger role in inflammation than most people realize. Hydration supports circulation, lymphatic movement, and tissue repair. Certain…

Debbie DuganMarch 8, 2026

Nutrition

Understanding Anti-Inflammatory Supplements for Pain and Recovery

Inflammation is part of the body’s natural healing process. It helps protect injured tissue, fight infection, and start repair. The problem begins when inflammation sticks…

Debbie DuganMarch 8, 2026

Sleep

Sleep Awareness Week: What Daylight Saving Time Does to Your Body

National Sleep Awareness Week pairs with the “spring forward” for daylight saving time. That one-hour shift may not sound dramatic, but your nervous system strongly…

Debbie DuganMarch 1, 2026

Medical Massage

Hot or Cold for Sore Muscles? We Get Asked This All the Time

“Should I use heat or ice for muscle pain?” We hear this question constantly at Via Medical Massage. Whether someone just finished a tough workout,…

Debbie DuganFebruary 24, 2026

Health and Wellness

9 Benefits of Massage in Colder Nebraska Winter Months

Nebraska winters have personality; that’s why the colder months are some of the best times of year to get a massage. One day it’s crisp…

Debbie DuganJanuary 29, 2026

Health and Wellness

Can You Get a Massage When You’re Sick? When It’s Okay and When It’s Not

Getting sick has a way of making everything feel worse, including tight muscles, headaches, and that heavy, run-down feeling. So it’s normal to wonder if…

Debbie DuganJanuary 1, 2026

toe separators in a soft gel on a woman's foot

Active Living Pain Management Uncategorized

Do Toe Separators Help with Chronic Pain & How Do They Work?

Most people ignore their feet until something feels tight, numb, or achy enough to stop them in their tracks. Long days on hard floors, narrow…

Debbie DuganDecember 4, 2025

Health and Wellness

Massaging Your Organs?! Why A Visceral Massage Might Be Just What You Need!

Visceral massage sounds a little dramatic at first. Most people picture a scene from a medical show. In reality, it is a gentle and highly…

Debbie DuganNovember 23, 2025

Medical Massage

Deep Tissue vs. Trigger Point Massage Techniques: What’s the Difference and Which Is Best for You?

If you have ever booked a therapeutic massage, you have probably seen “deep tissue” and “trigger point therapy” listed as options. They sound similar, and…

Debbie DuganNovember 23, 2025