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- Foot Drop: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2015 from Alliance Rehab & Physical TherapyWhat do you understand by Foot Drop? Foot Drop, also referred to as ‘drop foot’ is a gait abnormality, where person is unable to lift his/her forefoot and hence walking becomes challenging for such persons. Foot drop is not a disease in itself but rather a sign of underlying foot disorder ...
Views: 1152 - Stroking It - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2017 from Patricia HuffDifferent strokes for different folks, and even with a therapeutic massage, so how would you like yours? Let’s break it down some. Stroke number one is for the party person, most likely a bridal shower group of women, a birthday crowd or a house call for just plain fun. ...
Views: 1599 - ***Interview with Sheila Alexandra, www.seniorspa.net - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2015 from Linda Mac DougallThere seems to be a small community of senior massage providers, so it is great when one of us connects with another. She and I serve elders, but in different ways. 1. Background? I majored in health sciences, worked as a childcare worker in a group home program providing emergency & long ...
Views: 1458 - Is a Career as a Massage Therapist Really So Great? - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2015 from Bill ClarkOn the face of it, working as a massage therapist sounds like a fantastic career. After all, you will be working for yourself, with all the freedom that comes with being self-employed. You will also be doing a job you enjoy, and helping people at the same time. At this point you are probably ...
Views: 1137 - Medical Massage Interview with Candice Parker, LMT, MMP - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2015 from Linda Mac DougallMedical massage is a specialized branch of our profession. I am interviewing various branch representatives to show the array of potential directions we have as therapists. What is your background? I am a medical massage practitioner. I graduated from The National Massage Therapy ...
Views: 2239 - ***Self Care for Caretakers - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2015 from Linda Mac Dougall1. What are problems caretakers experience? a. Stress- emotional, physical, spiritual b. Allowing others to drain their energy-boundaries c. Getting health care d. Caring for their spirit and attitude e. Not pursuing life goals/dreams f. Trouble understanding being ...
Views: 1521 - ***Interview with Rosi Goldsmith on Neuro-massage - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2014 from Linda Mac DougallI found Rosi one day while surfing the net looking for neurology and massage. I found her articles very interesting and decided to contact her. Her branch of massage I wish I had learned when younger, but had never heard of it. Until I found Rosi, I had no idea it existed or that training ...
Views: 2010 - Dreams Do Come True Spinal Stenosis Part 2 - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2014 from J CostaI had written an article on Spinal Stenosis it has led to this. Dreams do come true when you truly want to heal. Joe who ran the Boston Marathon, has spinal stenosis herniated disc ran the entire 26 miles with absolutely no pain. He is still doing well. He gave us the medal for ...
Views: 1330 - Spinal Stenosis Part 1 - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2014 from J CostaI have a couple of people that I am working with that have Spinal Stenosis. My first one runs the Boston Marathon every year. He is in his 60’s. God Bless Him. Spinal Stenosis is 2 discs that slipped and is pinching the nerve root. Plus he has 3 areas where it is herniated. When he first came to ...
Views: 1247 - Sensual Massage for Women Goes Mainstream - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2014 from Freja NjordenNot long ago within our culture, there was a myth that women were not very sexual. If they were, they did not enjoy it, much. It was also not long ago that sex toys were hidden and shameful. It is safe to say that toys and aids have gone main stream. Women are inherently sexual beings and it is ...
Views: 2452 - 4 Best Resources for Repairing Your Life after a Debilitating Injury - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2014 from Anica OaksAfter suffering from a serious injury, victims should use several important resources for a solid recovery. Such individuals need to recover on a physical, emotional and financial level. Physical Therapy A car accident or slip and fall can cause serious short and long term injuries. Physical ...
Views: 1230 - Do you get the massage? - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2014 from Kenny McDowellDo you get the massage? 19 August 2014 How many of us train week after week battering our bodies with physical exercise never stopping to think how we "service" the muscles, tendons, ligaments etc. that are constantly being used? Would you drive your car for miles and miles without ...
Views: 1360 - Twelve Elements Which Make Or Break Good Thai Massage - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2014 from Shama KernIt's great to learn Thai Massage techniques, but this is only the first step to becoming an excellent therapist. Here are twelve elements which are essential ingredients to study Thai Massage for best results. 1. Not getting stuck with a standard whole body routine or ...
Views: 1528 - Medicines, Side Effects, the Elderly, and Nutrient Loss - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2014 from Linda Mac DougallThe older we get, the less enzymes and stomach acid we often have to fully process our foods. Many people start having reflux, gas, bloating, and general digestive distress. Going to the doctor often gets them prescriptions for various forms of aluminum antacids when it is often more acid, not ...
Views: 1600 - Lower Your High Blood Pressure Naturally Using Towel - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2014 from Junji TakanoMost people resort to the use of medicinal herbs or a strict low-salt diet as natural ways to lower high blood pressure. However, did you know that a towel can also be used to lower your hypertension? ## Here's what you need to do: 1. Bring out a towel and roll it up ...
Views: 2002(1 vote) - More Studies Supporting Massage Therapy - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2014 from Linda Mac DougallMassage studies help to tell us where our skills are effective, how much they are effective, for whom they are effective, how they are effective, and when they are effective. This helps the profession offer services that are most beneficial and helps clients get the best we can give. Studies ...
Views: 1341 - Skin Health Treatment to Heal & Tone | Essential Oil Recipe by Skin Type - Fast & Super Easy Method! - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2014 from KG StilesSkin Health Therapy to Heal & Tone | Essential Oil Recipe Healing and rejuvenation for your skin cell tissues with essential oil. Use this simple method after your shower. Here’s what you will need and the essential oils to use. Preparation – what you will need: Small ceramic bowl 1 ...
Views: 1927 - ***Seniors and the Benefits of Massage - by Submitted on May 21, 2014 from Linda Mac DougallI was asked to do an article on the benefits of massage, but these can be found anywhere on the net or off. But, then I rethought the topic and decided to give some studies on senior issues published by respected journals. To these, I will add some other perspectives from my ...
Views: 1389 - Subjects That Need To Be Taught Before General Licensure - by Submitted on May 03, 2014 from Linda Mac DougallAs an introduction to me and my vision for future massage graduates, I have to discuss what I have seen and experienced. Know that my background as an advocate for the disabled is one reason I feel so strongly and want to see reform. While most of the nation has national certification, my ...
Views: 1366 - Choosing a Guide - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2013 from Patricia HuffWhen a woman brought her teenage daughter to me for a massage she was unaware that I was reading her aura. This woman had her own agenda, her own beliefs and wasn’t about to let go of any of it not even for the 20 minute chair massage she wanted for her daughter. “It feels different to ...
Views: 1174 - Give Old Muscles A New Lease Of Life - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2013 from Richard ClarkeDo you feel tense? Maybe you feel tight across the upper back between the shoulder blades, or perhaps it’s more of a stiff lower back, hips and legs. Tight muscles create numerous problems throughout the body from aches and pain to reduced oxygen and blood flow to the tight area. Soft ...
Views: 2098(1 vote) - 3 Tips to Get Rid of Cellulite - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2013 from Richard ClarkeToday I will explain how and why cellulite takes hold and what you can do about it. The bane of some women’s lives it can make skin look less attractive, and from what I have been told, forcing some women into changing which clothes they choose to buy and wear. Cellulite causes bumps or an ...
Views: 2059 - What on earth is Deep Tissue Massage And What Does The idea Do? - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2013 from Liam ThompsonMasseurs use deep tissue massage so that you can get through the layers involving muscles and fix any issues that could be occurring much deeper down. Connective tissues and deep muscle layers include the ones where serious pains could develop, with some muscle knots producing so much pain ...
Views: 1058 - Pregnancy Massage Therapy: What are the benefits? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2013 from Amanda DonisWhen applied by a skilled and well trained licensed massage therapist,pregnancy massage is an effective means for reducing many of the uncomfortable and painful symptoms experienced during pregnancy. Historically, massage was simply inherent in the care women received during pregnancy. It was ...
Views: 1364 - Hot Stone Massage- Soothe The Deep Muscle Pains Using This Ancient Technique - by Submitted on May 03, 2013 from James TaylorA massage after a long tedious workday sounds very convincing as it promises to relax the fatigued muscles and revamps the entire blood circulation of the body. There are varied kind and types of massaging techniques are in practice today and each of them are known to provide specific kinds of ...
Views: 1143 - Advantages of Occupational Remedy on Schizophrenia - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2013 from Anita DevisPsychological health experts are presently tests out numerous cure strategies and remedy techniques that would successfully relieve the signs or reverse the problems of schizophrenia. One of individuals that have emerged from these research attempts is occupational remedy. Obtain out much more ...
Views: 1332(2 votes) - The Pressure that Helps! - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2013 from Rona SantosEvery people when they hear the word “pressure” relates it to annoying and relates it next to stress. But, let me give you the kind of pressure that will leave your and let your body relax and release stress. Getting those eyebrows a little bit asking what I am talking about then let me tell you ...
Views: 1960 - Massage Is Not Only For Your Back - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Ramil MorlaCountless articles have been written that cover the theory and technique behind massage therapy on a regular basis. The article below is somewhat different because it will cover the impact of the techniques utilized at these parlors and discuss the best methods for finding which parlor is right ...
Views: 1281 - Transcend Your Spirits to a New Level with Tantric Massage - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2013 from James PattrickTantric massage is one of the most sensual and erotic massaging technique that is believed to have originated in India. However, nowadays such services are available are everywhere. After a stressful day at work a tantric massage can rejuvenate you and make you feel great. It has been studied ...
Views: 1752 - Tips in Finding Massage Training Schools - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2013 from Peter RosebergWith your knowledge of different massage techniques and good customer service, you can be well-paid in entering massage therapy as a profession. If you’re interested in getting into this career, here are some tips on how to find out about massage training and massage therapy schools you can take ...
Views: 1212 - Massage Therapy: A move Towards the Wellness - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2013 from Chelsa TaylorMassage has been extensively used by the people of 21st century. It is not that people have started using it as a wellness solution now; in-fact massage has a very old history. But now people have started understanding its importance and the therapy is used by all classes of people to gain ...
Views: 1638 - The Cardinal Rules of Skin Care - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Maxie CurtisMany people may not admit it, but most are very conscious about how their appearance, especially their skin. Having clean, healthy skin can make even the comeliest person look radiant and attractive. It can also make a person look younger than his years, something that most women today would ...
Views: 2401 - Feeling Tense? Massage These Key Areas to Instantly Reduce Stress - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2013 from Mulyadi KurniaStress is often accompanied by muscle tension, especially along the trapezius muscle (the triangular area starting from the temple, covering the base of the neck, and running along the shoulders). The aches and knots you feel in your shoulders and the base of your neck is almost always a result ...
Views: 1795 - What You Need Besides a Massage Diploma - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from David AlexanderFulfillment is what most massage therapists find at work. Well, this does not really come as a surprise considering that massage therapy is now among the top careers in the world. Employment opportunities are plenty (with excellent chances to get a job abroad), work hours can be flexible ...
Views: 2063(2 votes) - Where to Get a Great Massage and How to Learn to Give One - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Peter RosebergThe word "massage" comes from "masso," a Greek word that means "to touch". It works by manipulating layers of muscles with the use of different pressure techniques. For thousands of years, massage therapy has been used to promote relaxation and improve a person's well-being. Today, you will find ...
Views: 1182 - How to Become a Massage Therapist - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Peter RosebergBeing a massage therapist is now a rewarding and well-accepted profession. It was even dubbed as one of the top careers in 2011 in Business Week. With the growing demand for massage therapists these days, there is an emerging opportunity for all, even established professionals and employees in ...
Views: 1308 - London Massage Helps in Treating Various Ailments - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Chelsa TaylorThere are multifarious types of massage, and it has own specialty to abate stress, affliction or enhance accepted well being. We all need to understand the importance of massage, because it’s more important in everybody’s life. It’s an age-old art with abounding variations depending on the ...
Views: 1597(1 vote) - Full Body Massage - How’s It Beneficial? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from Sana MoorsIt is not easy to decide which type of massage is ideal for your body. Generally, the massage therapist focuses on a full body massage. These areas are usually known as trigger points. When massaged appropriately, the areas release any of the built-up knots in the muscles which trigger pain and ...
Views: 1368(1 vote) - Experience Holistic Healing with a Full Body Massage - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from Sana MoorsThe full body massage is perhaps the best way through which you can treat the muscles and soft tissues of the body. It is a unique way of relieving pain and eliminating tension in your muscles. What happens as a result is that the pores of the skin are opened up and wastes eliminated. The whole ...
Views: 1343(1 vote) - Health Benefits of Infrared Sauna Therapy - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from Shane WatsonIn today’s life everybody is running after money but we are neglecting our body. There is an important proverb in English. “Health is Wealth “. No doubt money is very important, but health is also more important. If we are physically and mentally fit we can earn our bread and butter. We don’t ...
Views: 1083 - Ayurveda Massage To Ensure You More Healthier - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Siddharth GautamAyurveda is the ancient Indian system that based on the holistic medicine. This system of kerala ayurveda firstly originated from the Asian boundaries that specifically started from India. In earlier days of ancient time when these new medical systems of allopathic and homeopathy were not ...
Views: 1052(1 vote) - How to Choose a Therapist for Teens - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Alice JonathanAdolescents are the most troubled and confused group of people. Due to physical and environmental changes around them, they find it difficult to cope up with such developments and changes. In such cases, parents play a vital role in ensuring emotional and mental stability in their lives. ...
Views: 1061(1 vote) - Why Detox ? - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Holly MullinWhy Detox? "Why do we need to Detox? Aren't our bodies designed to do this process naturally?" This is probably the question I hear far above and beyond any other. Why detox? When our bodies are designed to rid itself of waste products, what is the purpose of cleansing? Our bodies were ...
Views: 2637(1 vote) - Crystal Healing Therapy- A Holistic Therapy - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Jeny PitterCrystals have always been admired by humans because of their immense mystifying beauty. These have been used as told for healing health and disorders. Also, they have been used as good luck charms as talismans. For believing in crystal healing therapy one has to believe that there are energy ...
Views: 1098 - Spa Where You Can Not Be bored - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Siddharth GautamSpas are becoming more to be said, that it is not dismal, dreary places, but as a complex with multiple generations can feel well. The renovation of baths, formulation usually also pay attention to rest and have a pool where they can retire older, you just want a bit of peace and quiet, as to ...
Views: 994 - Your Horse Can Benefit From Equine Massage Therapist - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Williams BistlineTo those people own horses for a wide variety of reasons, ranging from the casual ride to horse shows and track racing. Horses need a little outside help to increase their agility and health whatever their motivation may be. With this one, a horse massage therapist comes in. Your horse will ...
Views: 1225 - How to Enjoy a Beach Massage - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2012 from Alice JonathanAs soon as the summers arrive, it’s the time of the year to hang up your coats and get into those bikinis for fun filled time at the beach. An excellent way to relax and unwind, beaches have a lot of things to offer apart from the water and the sun! If you want to enrich your experience at a ...
Views: 1430 - Why A Facial Spa Steamer Is A Must Have For Any Beauty Spa Or Salon - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2012 from Williams BistlineBeauty salons and spas are regularly adding new and cutting edge products as a way to stay competitive with other spas. You really want your clients to be happy and have an awesome experience so it is vital that you buy high quality products and equipment that will give them that amazing spa ...
Views: 1334 - Different Kinds Of Facial Massage Equipment - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2012 from Williams BistlineWhen you are a salon or spa owner, it's likely that you have been trained to use many facial massage equipment and have your preferences in terms of what sort of tools you prefer to use. There are definitely many possibilities in terms of what to use for facial massage, and this includes just ...
Views: 3041 - The Science of Beauty - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Rona SantosWe all know that all of us are not perfect. Each and every one of us has our own insecurity and imperfection. But when it comes to beauty many science study can help us improve ourselves not to be perfect but to be more confident to our self and face the world with our dignity and ...
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