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Mary’s Spinning Explained: A Story of Aging and Vertigo, Part 3 – Final
Mary’s tests showed that her vestibular system was declining due to age. Presbyequilibrium is a result of the reduction in the gelatinous substance in the otoconial mass, causing the inability to sense gravity and linear acceleration. Aging also contributes to a … Continue reading
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Dizziness in the Elderly: A Story of Aging and Vertigo, Part 2
Chronic dizziness in those 65 and older is fairly common and presents symptoms such as lightheadedness, vertigo, disequilibrium, spinning, and faintness.[1] Because Mary’s dizziness was increasing, she made an appointment with her doctor. Dizziness in the elderly can be caused by … Continue reading
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Meet Mary: A Story of Aging and Vertigo, Part 1
I am the massage therapist for a retirement community ranging in age from late sixties to late nineties. Working with this group is challenging because of the many age related conditions that can develop with advancing years. One of my … Continue reading
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Let’s debunk the detox myth.
What does the word “detox” mean? In the case of supplements or diets, it is primarily a marketing term that is backed up by little or no evidence. Often times, no two companies use the same definition. While the claims of … Continue reading
Top Ten Reasons to Believe You Might be a Massage Therapist……
In honor of National Massage Therapy Awareness Week, I’m posting one of my favorite lists pulled together from various sources. We all need a laugh now and again! You’ll know you’re a massage therapist if you laugh or nod your … Continue reading
To Retail or Not To Retail…
I have vacillated over selling retail merchandise in my Batesville massage office since I first opened….and I have received differing opinions on the decision. My massage instructor was a “purist” and saw no reason to be a sales person. She … Continue reading
