Tag: Community Care College
The ABCDE’s of Mole Assessment
June 10, 2015
As Massage Therapists, we may see anomalies on our client’s skin that they may not be aware of. It may be appropriate to inform them what we see, if you …
5 At-Home Massage Techniques to Help Insomnia
June 4, 2015
Therapies for insomnia vary from prescription drugs to self hypnosis. One of the simplest therapies is self massage. First though, making a ritual of bedtime is a nice way of …
What exactly is Deep Tissue Massage, and is it Right for Me?
May 21, 2015
Most people believe deep tissue massage should be this painful, non-relaxing experience in order to be beneficial. But this is not true. In fact, many people fall into a deeper …
The Importance of Clothing Recycling
February 12, 2015
Clothing recycling is more than just turning an old T-shirt into a crop top. For many, your recycled clothes are their only clothes. Dr. Celia Stall-Meadows, Campus Director of Community Care …
4 Massage Techniques to Help with Allergies
September 19, 2014
I moved to Oklahoma from Alaska almost four years ago and had heard of the elusive seasonal allergy problems people suffered from but never experienced them until then. As it …
I’ve Got You Back | Tips to Alleviate Back Pain
September 12, 2014
Back pain is no fun, and sadly a lot of people suffer from it. My brother was one of them. His back pain came on suddenly and with so much …
The Scents of Fall: Massage Therapy Edition
September 4, 2014
It’s not officially Fall yet, but it’s just around the corner; September 23’s fall equinox introduces shorter days and longer nights, cooler temperatures. Walking thru the crisp fallen leaves of autumn’s …
Top 5 Teas and Their Benefits
August 15, 2014
Tea is a very healthy drink used widely in China and Japan. Before Europe even knew tea existed, China and the rest of the Asian continent were drinking it. Most …
How To Relieve Hip Pain at Home
July 24, 2014
How many of you suffer from hip pain? I know I do. A lot of the time, I have to put a pillow under my hips to create temporary relief. …
12 Reasons You Need to Drink More Water
July 18, 2014
I know, drinking water is boring, however, if you don't get enough water moving through your system the consequences are huge. You don't believe me? Well, here are a few …