Kanye West’s mother died of plastic surgery complications because she had an existing condition that another plastic surgeon was afraid would lead to a heart attack. Mrs. West should never have gone through her surgery. Her death could have been prevented if she had been completely honest with her doctor. 

 

Many people, nearly half of all women, lie to their doctors. The most common things they lie about are drinking, smoking, drugs, drinking water, exercising, and sex partners. We may assume that these things don’t matter when it comes to our health, but sometimes it can mean the difference between life and death, especially if you are going into surgery. The show, The Dr.s, lists five things that people lie to their doctors about that can have serious affects to our health.

 

5. Not flossing everyday.

This doesn’t seem like a big deal, but the bacteria between your teeth can not only give you cavities but can also travel to your heart as plaque build-up and lead to a heart attack. Also, a dentist can always tell if you floss or not. Ever wonder how to get rid of bad breath…use a tongue scrapper to get rid of bacteria on your tongue. Brushing and mouth wash will not get rid of bacteria completely.

 

4. Not being honest about medications you are taking.

Many people may do this as a mistake because you forget all the medications you are taking. You should tell your doctor all the over-the-counter (OTC) medications you are taking along with any supplements or vitamins. Even specialists need to know what medications you are taking, such as genealogists and surgeons. OTC medications can have deadly affects when combined with certain prescription medications. Before you see the doctor, make a list of all medications you have taken in the last 30 days or any meds you taking regularly.

 

3. Wearing sunscreen.

Lying to your doctor about not wearing sunscreen may seem trivial, but if they prescribe specific medication that makes your skin more sensitive to light, it could cause a severe sunburn. Many times the prescription bottle will say that it can make your skin more sensitive to the sun or light, and at that point make sure you do use sunscreen anytime you go outside.

 

2. Smoking.

Doctors need to know if you have been smoking because surgical procedures and some medications can have a negative or deadly affect when you combine cigarette usage. Birth control, for example, can cause stroke or heart attack if you use it, smoke and are 35 years or older. In fact, you should not be taking birth control pills if you are 35 or older and smoke. Doctors can tell if you have been smoking because they can smell it on your clothes and body. They can also tell by listening to your lungs. 

 

1. Drinking alcohol.

Most people lie about how much alcohol they drink and how often they drink to their doctors. In fact, when you write down how much alcohol you use, doctors will many times double or triple that amount. Doctors are not there to judge and need to know how much alcohol you consume because medication or even street drugs can kill you if you use the wrong combination. It is not a doctor’s job to judge or turn you over to the police if you are doing street drugs or anything else illegal. Their primary concern is your health. Even if you have done drugs in the past, doctors need to know. Your life is not worth risking just because you want to appear good and wholesome to your doctor. Doctors see all kinds of things daily, and I’m sure nothing will surprise them.

Solid Bubble Bath

1/3 cup cream of tarter
1 cup baking soda
1 cup sodium laurel sulfoacetate (SLS)
1/3 cup glycerin liquid
Few drops water-based soap colorant or food color
Any fragrance or essential oil
A mold

Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl and add the colorant and fragrance a few drops at a time until the desired shade and scent are achieved. Mix in the glycerin liquid a little at a time until the mixture holds together in your hand. Transfer to your mold and press firmly into the mold. Unmold after about an hour and check for firmness. If the mixture crumbles, return it to the bowl and add more glycerin, then remold.
If it holds together when unmolded, cut into chunks or slices and continue to let dry on wax paper. This may take overnight or longer to harden. Wrap in cellophane, tissue paper, or store in a container. Use within a month or two. Makes 18oz.
To use: Drop into running bath water.

Bubble Bath

Castile soap should be grated or flaked.

 

Sweet Dreams Bubble Bath:

6 drops of lavender oil
3 drops of patchouli oil
1 quart of distilled water
1 bar of castile soap (4oz. bar)
4 ounces liquid glycerin

Mix the water, soap, and glycerin together and stir. Add essential oils to the mixture.

 

Cold Season Bubble Bath:

6 drops eucalyptus oil
3 drops spearmint oil
3 drops peppermint oil
1 quart distilled water
1 bar castile soap (4oz. bar)
4 ounces liquid glycerin

Mix water, soap, and glycerin together and stir. Add essential oils to the mixture.

 

Pure Sunshine Bubble Bath:

6 drops orange oil
4 drops grapefruit oil
3 drops lemon oil
1 quart distilled water
1 bar castile soap (4oz. bar)
4 ounces liquid glycerin

Mix water, soap, and glycerin together and stir. Add essential oils to the mixture.

 

Love Potion Bubble Bath:

6 drops jasmine oil
3 drops rose oil
3 drops vanilla oil
6 drops ylang ylang oil
1 quart distilled water
1 bar castile soap (4oz. bar)
4 ounces liquid glycerin

Mix water, soap, and glycerin together and stir. Add essential oils to the mixture.

 

Lilac Bubble Bath:

1 quart distilled water
1 bar castile soap (4oz. bar)
3 ounces liquid glycerin
5 drops lilac fragrant oil

Mix water, soap, and glycerin together and stir. Add essential oils to the mixture.

 

Lavender Bubble Bath:

1 quart distilled water
1 bar castile soap (4oz. bar)
3 ounces liquid glycerin
3 drops lavender fragrant or essential oil

Mix water, soap, and glycerin together and stir. Add essential oils to the mixture.

 

Violet Bubble Bath:

1 quart distilled water
1 bar castile soap (4oz. bar)
2 ounces coconut oil
2 ounces liquid glycerin
4 drops violet fragrant oil

Mix water, soap, and glycerin together and stir. Add essential oils to the mixture.

 

Cherry Bubble Bath:

1/2 cup unscented shampoo
3/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
15 drops cheery fragrance oil

Pour shampoo into a bowl and add water. Stir until well mixed. Add salt and stir until mixture thickens. Add cherry fragrance and place in a decorative bottle. Can also be used as a body wash.

 

Velvet Apple Bubble Bath:

5 drops green apple fragrance
1 quart distilled water
1 bar castile soap (4oz. bar)
1 1/2 ounces liquid glycerin
5 drops green food coloring (optional)

Mix water, soap, and glycerin together and stir. Add essential oils to the mixture.

 

Tropical Dream Bubble Bath:

3 drops rose fragrant or essential oil
2 drops jasmine fragrant or essential oil
1 ounce liquid glycerin
1 ounce coconut oil
1 bar castile soap (4oz. bar)
1 quart distilled water

Mix water, soap, and glycerin together and stir. Add essential oils to the mixture.

Angelica (Angelica archangelica): Anticoagulant, nervous fatigue, insomnia, sedative anti-anxiety.

 

Aniseed (Pimpinella anisum): Estrogen-like action, antispasmodic of the nerves and muscles, modifications and reflexes, augments digestive secretions, cardiovascular tonic, decongestant of the pulmonary, antispasmodic, lumbar paralysis.

 

Basil (Ocimum basilicum): Antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, decongestant of the veins, pulmonary prostate, anti-infectious, antiviral, antibacterial, particularly associated with pneumonia; antispasmodic, and muscle relaxant.

 

Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis): Antispasmodic, expectorant, regulator of the nerves, arthritis, Candida, anticatarrhal, anti-infectious, bacteria, staphylococcus, streptococcus, pneumonia, antifungal, equilibriant of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves, anticoagulant.

 

Bergamot (Citrus aurantium ssp. bergamia): Anti-inflammatory, claming, nervous depression, insomnia, rheumatism, hormonal.

 

Birch (Betula alleghaniensis): Anti-infammatory, antispasmodic, rheumatism, muscular tendonitis, cramps, arthritis, liver insufficiency in children.

 

Canadian Flea Bane (Conyza Canadensis): Stimulant of liver and pancreas, antirheumatic, antispasmodic, hormone-like action.

 

Cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica): Arthritis, regeneration, arterial sclerosis, cellulite, lymphatics, fluid retention, hair regeneration, bronchitis, and tuberculosis.

 

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum): Antiseptic, cystitis, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, antiparasitic, fatigue, nervous depression, bronchitis, tuberculosis, pulmonary, hemorrhoids, parasites, sexual stimulant, anticoagulant, anti-infectious, degenerative nerves, sclerosis, rheumatoid, autoimmune viruses.

 

Cistus or Rockrose (Cistus ladaniferus): Immune-stimulating, cell-regenerating, antibacterial.

 

Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus radiate): Antibacterial, anticatarrhal, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, expectorant.

 

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare): Antimicrobial, antiparasitic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxin, circulatory stimulant, diuretic, expectorant.

 

German or Blue Chamomile (Matricaria recutita): Anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, eczema, dermatitis, ulcers, dyspepsia, gastrointestinal duodenal ulcers, cystitis, hormone-like action, decongestant, digestive tonic, skin.

 

Ginger (Zingiber officinale): Anti-inflammatory, bronchitis, digestive tonic, stomach, aphrodisiac, rheumatism, antioxidant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, expectorant, laxative, stimulant, warming.

 

Grapefruit (Citrus paradisii): Antidrepressent, antiseptic, astringent, disinfectant, diuretic, stimulant, digestive tonic.

 

Helichrysum (Helichrysum italicum): Antispasmodic, cholesterol, tissue regeneration, liver cleanser, biliary dilator, chelator, mucolytic, rhinitis, phlebitis, anesthesia, hemostat blood regulator, eases trauma.

 

Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis): Antiviral, antibacterial, asthma, anticatarrhal, pneumonia, ovarian, trouble with puberty, cystitis, post infection, rhinopharyngitis, antiparasitic, anti-inflammatory of the pulmonary tract, decongestant, anticatarrhal, mucolytic, infectious, anticatarrhal, expectorant, bilitic, anti-infectious, antistaphylococcus, streptococcus, E. coli, Candida, cystitis, bronchitis, sinusitis, osteitis.

 

Inula (Inula graveolens): Enlarged glands, regulator, mucolytic, rhinopharyngitis, bronchitis, anit-infectious, anticatarrhal, antitussive.

 

Juniper Berry (Juniperus communis): Antiseptic, expectorant, rhinitis, rheumatism, urinary tract, bladder, kidney, nerve degeneration.

 

Lavender (Lavandula officinalis): Arthritis, bursitis, rheumatism, burns, skin, dermatitis, infectious dermatitis, acne, allergies, PMS, insomnia, cardiotonic, phlebitis, paraphlebitis, tachycardia, anticoagulant, fluid retention, solar plexus spasms.

 

Lemon (Citrus limon): Antiseptic, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, Vitamin P-like action, increases micro circulation, calming of the nerves, respiratory infections, insufficient digestion, thrombosis, phlebitis.

 

Lemongrass (Cymbopogonflexuosus): Anti-inflammatory, cellulite, digestion, sedative, vascular dilator, ligaments.

 

Mandarin (Citrus reticulate): Antispasmodic, digestive tonic, antiseptic, antifungal, relaxing, sedative, hypertensive.

 

Marjoram (Origanum majornan): Anti-infectious, tachycardia, hypertension of the arteries, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, duodenal, colitis, antisexual, rheumatism, muscle inflammation, rhinitis, bronchitis.

 

Pepper (Piper nignim): Anticatarrhal, expectorant, stimulant to the digestive system, aphrodisiac, laryngitis, bronchitis, rheumatism.

 

Peppermint (Mentha piperita): Liver and pancreas deficiencies, indigestion, dyspepsia, vomiting, hepatitis, viral hepatitis, colitis, gastrointestinal imbalance, disturbances, cystitis, prostatitis, rhinitis, osteitis, laryngitis, circulatory problems with the vision virus of the nerves, fever, calming.

 

Pine (Pinus sylvestris): Decongestant of the lymphatics, uterus and ovaries, anti-infectious, antifungal, antiseptic, tonic of the nerves, nerve stimulant, hypertensive, cortisone-like action, antidiabetic, sclerosis, plaque, congestion of the ureter, bronchitis, asthma, arthritis, rheumatism, anti-infectious against inflammatory allergies.

 

Ravensara (Ravensara aromatica): Anti-infectious, antiviral, antibacterial, neurotonic, rhinopharyngitis, bronchitis, viral hepatitis, cholera, herpes, typhus, mononucleosis, insomnia, muscle fatigue, asthma, bronchial pulmonary, expectorant, mucolytic, antiseptic.

 

Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile): Anesthesia, anti-inflammatory, calming, parasites, skin, liver, decongestant, antibacterial, antifungal.

 

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis): Rheumatism, muscle contractions, cardiotonic, general, decongestant, antibacterial, antifungal.

 

Rosewood (Aniba rosaeodora): Antiviral, antibacterial, anti-infectious, bronchial pulmonary tract, mucolytic, oral infection, Candida vaginitis, depression.

 

Sage (Salvia officinalis): Expectorant, mucolytic, anti-infectious, antibacterial, antifiangal, Candida, antiviral, estrogen-like, regulates circulation, stimulant and tonic.

 

Sandalwood (Santalum album): Decongestant of the lymphatics and veins, cardiotonic, calming nervous system.

 

Spearmint (Mentha spicata): Anti-inflammatory, anticatarrhal, mucolytic, calming, reducing cholesterol, digestive tonic, inflammatory cystitis, respiratory, bronchitis.

 

Spruce (Picea mariana): Bronchitis, hormone-like, stimulant of the thyroid, cortisone-like action, anti-infectious, antispasmodic, prostate inflammation, rheumatism of the muscle, immune, depression, antifungal.

 

Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare): Flu, fever, colds, pigmentation, antitumoral.

 

Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus): Allergies, antispasmodic, antiviral, colitis, spasmodic, anti-inflammatory, anti-infectious, antiallergenic.

 

Thyme (Thymus thymal, thymus vulgaris): Anti-infectious, antiviral, antibacterial, bronchitis, cervexitis, dermatitis, osteitis, rhinitis, rhinopharyngitis, stomach.

 

Valerian (Yaleriana officinalis): Tachycardia, sedative, tranquilizer, antidepressant.

 

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium): Anti-inflammatory for neuralgia, anticatarrhal, digestive agent, prostatitis, neuritis, ulcers, insufficient biliary function.

 

Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata): Anti-inflammatory, antiparasitic, antispasmodic, cardiotonic, tachycardia, arrhythmia, sexual tonic, equilibrate, antidiabetic.

Castile Soap:

7 oz. Castile soap, grated
1 tablespoon lanolin
1 tablespoon jojoba oil
1 tablespoon pumice (optional)
1 tablespoon crushed lavender, rosemary, peppermint, etc. (optional)
12-15 drops of essential oil or fragrance oil (optional)

Melt grated soap with lanolin and oil in microwave or in double boiler on the stove-top, stirring occasionally. Mixture should be soft, like oatmeal. Remove from heat and add remaining ingredients. Let soap mixture cool while placing waxed paper on counter-top to put finished balls on. Oil hands so the soap doesn�t stick to them, and form into three equal sized balls. Place balls on waxed paper to finish cooling. When hardened, they are ready for use. You may also roll balls in some of the herbs for a great look to a nice gift.

 

Antiseptic Soap:

2 cups glycerin soap base
2 tablespoons tea tree essential oil or 1 tablespoon lavender essential oil (or both)

 

Calamine Soap (for poison ivy):

1 cup glycerin soap base
2 tablespoons calamine lotion
2 tablespoons liquid glycerin
1 tablespoon French white clay

 

Problem Skin Soap (1):

3 cups glycerin soap base
1/4 cup whole lavender flowers (optional)
1 1/2 teaspoons lavender essential oil
1/2 teaspoon rosemary essential oil

 

Problem Skin Soap (2):

2 cups glycerin soap base
1 teaspoon juniper essential oil, or a combination of grapefruit, lemon, lime, and orange equal to 1 teaspoon.

 

Healing Soap (1):

1 cup glycerin soap base
1/8 cup aloe vera gel

 

Healing Soap (2):

2 cups glycerin soap base
2 tablespoons St. John’s wort oil

 

Oatmeal Soap:

1 cup glycerin soap base
1/2 cup crushed or powdered oatmeal
1 teaspoon almond oil (optional)

 

Colored Soap:

1 cup glycerin soap base
1-2 drops of liquid ordinary food coloring

 

Dry Skin Soap:

1 cup glycerin soap base
2 tablespoons avocado oil, cocoa butter, almond oil, or olive oil

 

Ageing Skin Soap:

2 cups glycerin soap base
2 tablespoons emu oil

 

Extra Gentle:

2 cups glycerin soap base
2 tablespoons evening primrose oil

 

Body Lotion Bars:

1.5 oz. Beeswax
1 oz. Cocoa Butter
1.5 oz. Shea Butter

Melt above ingredients and add:

2 oz. of any one or combination of
Sweet Almond
Apricot Kernel
Grapeseed
Jojoba oil

Stir the oil into the melted ingredients and mix well. Pour into small hand-sized molds. Remove from molds when the cooled bars are solidified.
Hint: after bars have cooled, place in freezer for about 10 minutes.

Sensual:

2 cups Spa Salt
2 cups Dead Sea Salt
5 drops Ylang Ylang essential oil (alone or in combination with others listed)
10 drops Lavender essential oil
5 drops Neroli essential oil

 

Relaxing:

1 cup Epsom Salt
1 cup Dead Sea Salt
1 cup Spa Salt
10 drops Lavender essential oil
20 drops Bergamot essential oil
20 drops Sweet Orange essential oil

 

Uplifting:

1 cup Epsom Salt
1 cup Dead Sea Salt
1 cup Spa Salt
20 drops Cedarwood essential oil
10 drops Lavendar essential oil
5 drops Patchouli essential oil

 

Sleepy-time:

1 cup Spa Salt
1 cup Dead Sea Salt
10 drops Sandalwood essential oil
10 drops Sweet Orange or Mandarin essential oil

 

Fizzing Bath Salts:

2 cups Sea Salt or Spa Salt or Epsom Salt
1 cup baking soda
1/2 cup Citric Acid
20 drops any essential oil

 

Salt Scrub

Items Needed:
Course grind sea salt
Epson salt
Oil (may mix essential oils and herbs)

Mix equal amounts of the sea salt and Epson salt. Mix any type of oil or essential oil with the salt blend until just covered. Massage into skin and let set for 20-30 minutes. Wipe off with a towel.

 

Conditions that can be approved with a salt scrub:

• Chronic illness
• Sluggish circulation
• Low energy
• Dry flaky skin
• Mild skin conditions

 

 

Avoid a salt scrub if you have any of the following:

• Acute inflammatory skin conditions such as infections or acne
• Varicose veins
• Ulcers, abscesses or sores
• Severe eczema
• Acute illness
• Areas that have recently been shaved

 

 

Herbal formulas:

Detoxification Blend:
Juniper	Eucalyptus	Sage
Rosemary	Ginger	Black Pepper
Grapefruit	Clove
Relaxation Blend:
Lavender	Chamomile	Marjoram
Jasmine	Peppermint	Clary Sage
Reducing Blend:
Juniper	Grapefruit	Orange
Sage	Ginger	Pine Needle
Lavender	Peppermint
Anti-Depressive Blend:
Peppermint	Chamomile	Clary Sage
Orange	Rosemary	Geranium
Ylang Ylang	Lemon Grass

 

Ocean Blue:

1 cup Epsom salt
1 cup baking soap
4 drops blue food coloring
3 drops jasmine essential or fragrance oil
4 drops vanilla essential or fragrance oil
2 tablespoons liquid glycerin

Combine dry ingredients, mix well. Add color and scents one at a time. Keep stirring until mixed well. Break up any clumps. Keep mixing until you have a semi fine power. Add glycerin and mix well.

 

Desert Sands:

5 drops yellow food coloring
2 drops red food coloring
4 drops musk fragrant or essential oil
3 drops jasmine fragrant or essential oil
3 cups Epsom salt
1 cup baking soda
2 teaspoons liquid glycerin

Combine baking soda, Epsom salt, and glycerin until well blended, add scents stirring until there is no clumps just a fine powder. Divide the mixture evenly into 3 separate bowls. In the first bowl add 3 drops yellow food coloring, in the second add 3 drops red food coloring and in the third bowl add 2 drops yellow with 1 drop red food coloring. Stir each bowl until the color is well mixed. Allow the air to dry it for a few hours before placing in a bottle. Once dried, layer the colors red first, then organge, then yellow.

 

Northern Lights:

1 cup kosher salt
1 cup baking soda
3 drops Pine balsam essential or fragrance oil
2 drops cinnamon essential or fragrance oil
2 drops cassis essential or fragrance oil
2 tablespoons liquid glycerin

Mix ingredients together blending well. Break up any clumbs.

 

Milk Bath:

3 cups powdered milk
1/4 cup oatmeal
1/4 cup dried orris root
1/3 cup almond meal*
1 capsule vitamin E (break open into dry ingredients)
1/3 cup cornstarch

Combine ingredients making sure it’s completely mixed. Store it in a container. When you are ready to add it to your bath, scoop the desired amount of mixture and tie securely in a muslin bag or even a facecloth will do. Tie to the faucet allowing the warm water to run over the bad. Makes enough for a few baths.
*To make almond meal:

Using a blender, grind up blanched or slivered almonds to a powdered consistency.

Effleurage:

• Prepares tissue for deeper work
• Soothes and relaxes client
• Moves blood and lymph
• Good transition stroke
• Should be used following petrissage or friction stroke

 

 

Petrissage:

• Lifts tissue away from the bone “milking”
• Milks the tissue of metabolic wastes
• Draws new blood and oxygen into the tissue
• This stroke does not need to be done towards the heart

 

 

Friction:

• Heat producing compressive stroke
• Breaks down adhered scar tissue
• Rearranges muscles and collagen fibers
• Increases circulation to areas that have little to no blood supply (ligaments/tendons)

 

 

Percussion:

• Successive strikes
• Loosens mucus and phlegm in thoracic region
• Can be used to stimulate or relax

Materials Needed:
1. Device to warm stones. Temperature should be set between 175 to 200 degress for roasting ovens. Typically takes stones 1 hour to heat up.
2. Bleach. Stones should be cleaned in � cup of bleach to 1 gallon of hot water before first use and following each treatment.
3. Massage oil. Massage oil rather than lotion or cream should be used when performing hot stone therapy.
4. 1-2 bath towels.
5. Massage sheets and table.
6. Tongs or slotted spoon.
7. Selection of stones. Stones should vary in size as well as shape.
15-20 small stones to fit between the toes
10-20 hand size stones
5-10 large round stones
3-5 irregular shaped stones
Most stones should be flat, round, and have a nice edge. Irregular shaped stones should have a point for reflexology work and trigger point palpitation purposes. Weight of rocks and shape of rocks are important qualities to consider when selecting your stones. Expect your collection to change and grow over time.

 

When performing Japanese hot stones, it is important to gage temperature of stone based on individual client. Some people can tolerate a warmer temperature than other, but regardless of individual heat preferences, it is important not to burn the skin! If necessary, place a towel between client’s skin and stone while the stone cools. General rule of thumb is if the stone is cool enough to hold in the palm of your hand, it is cool enough to use on the body.

 

Contraindications for Japanese hot stones:
1. High blood pressure
2. Diabetes
3. Elderly clients
4. Skin rashes
5. Open sores or cuts

 

General Procedure:
1. Start prone.
2. Apply oil to client’s back.
3. Medium sized stones used to glide (effleurage) on erector spinae 5-10 passes.
4. Medium stones effleurage from C7 to pelvis back and forth.
5. Place a large stone in the center of SI joint and 1 on each glute.
6. Use medium stones to work Rhomboids and trace under the scapulas.
7. Use small/medium stone to work supraspinatus and infraspinatus.
8. Small/medium stone to work the arm. Can use 2 stones at once.
9. Remove stones on the low back - with new stones cross-fiber friction on low back and glutes.
10. Use 2 stones to compress the neck - a small stone can be used for detailed work on the neck.
11. Place a stone in the hands of the client.
12. Cover back and place stones directly on the spine from the pelvis to C7.
13. Work legs with large or medium stones.
14. Bend leg at knee joint, flex foot, and use stone on heel, arch, and pads.
15. Remove stones from back - starting at pelvis and working your way up.
16. Switch to supine.
17. Start with quads, move to flexors, and end with feet (large stones for legs, small stones for feet).
18. Move to arms (you can remove the stones from hands now or before they turn over). Use small or medium stones on arms.
19. Incorporate pectoralis with medium or small stones.
20. Breast drape and incorporate stomach. Use Swedish movements.
21. Drape client with sheet and place stones large to medium up center of stomach to just below the clavicle.
22. Work face like taught in Swedish.
23. Remove stones as final step, starting with the largest to the smallest.

 

Japanese hot stones treatment are designed to:
1. Cause extreme relaxation.
2. Remove deep tension in the muscles.

 

The therapist should always allow 1.5 hours to complete a treatment.

Preparing the environment for massage

• Temperature: warm 88-90 degrees
• Surface: soft, warm and cozy place
• Oil: cold pressed oil (typically something you can eat) Ex. Olive oil, etc.
• Lighting: low setting; not bright
• Music: soothing
• Supplies: diapers, baby wipes, cloth diaper, towels

 

 

Infant massage is a simple, gentle, yet firm application of stroking, pressing, squeezing, and movement of the limbs. Examples of the techniques used are soft circular motions with fingertips all over the baby’s head; gentle but firm squeezing and twisting of soft tissues of the legs; broad strokes on the chest; milking the arms; and small circles all around the back with the fingertips. Talking to the child and maintaining eye contact are important throughout the massage. It is a time of connecting and playful interaction that helps the infant’s emotional and social development, as well as the physical.

 

Contraindications:

Acute infections
Fever
Staph infections
Tuberculosis
Hemophilia
High blood pressure
Contagious skin disorders
Inflammations
Fractures
Dislocation
Osteoporosis
Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
Swollen joints
Cysts
Jaundice
Recent surgery (not for at least one to two weeks after surgery)
Diabetes- advanced stage
Gastrointestinal or jejunostomy feeding tubes
Varicose veins
Edema
Tumors
Dislocated fracture or broken bones
Sunburn

Head and Face:
Supine Position.
1. Gently place hands on client’s shoulders or thumbs in the center of the forehead to establish touch.
2. Starting from just above the eyebrows, use the pads of your thumbs to stroke from the middle of the forehead moving laterally to hairline. Repeat 3X.
3. Return to center just above the eyebrows again, drag thumbs up to center of forehead, and move laterally to hairline. Repeat 3X.
4. Return to center just above eyebrows again, drag thumbs to top of forehead just below hairline, and move from center laterally to hairline. Repeat 3X.
5. Drag thumbs in slow, short motions up center of forehead, from eyebrows to top hairline.
6. With R hand, use circular friction on R side forehead. Move from eyebrows up to hairline. Repeat 3X.
7. With L hand, use circular friction on L side forehead. Move from eyebrows up to hairline. Repeat 3X.
8. Continue circular friction with both thumbs at the same time into hairline and across the parietal bone of the skull. Repeat 2X.
9. With R hand, use pads of fingers to perform circular friction just above the temples, around the ear, affecting the temperalis muscle. Repeat 3X.
10. With L hand, repeat step 9.
11. With pads of thumbs, move from the nasal bone across the zygomatic arches. Use both thumbs at the same time, and pull up slightly at the finish (ending just below the temples). Repeat 2X.
12. With pointer fingers above the lip and thumbs below the lips, moving from center, pull slightly upward like a smile. Repeat 2X.
13. Trace mandible with fingers, end stroke by slightly pulling and rubbing the ears.

 

Neck, Arms, and Hands:
Supine Position.
1. Apply lotion. Use circular friction with both hands on S.C.M. Repeat 3X.
2. Apply lotion. Slide hands under the back. Hands should be between the scapulas, but not touching the spine! Bend fingertips and drag hands up the back of the neck - on both sides of the spine - and stop at the occipital ridge. Allow head to rest on fingertips for 10-15 seconds. Repeat 2X.
3. Turn head to L side. Place your forearm on client’s temporal bone and use slight pressure to give a stretch. Ask client to tell you when they feel a stretch. Lift hand and repeat circular friction on the S.C.M. Repeat 3X.
4. Turn head to R side. Repeat stretch. (Remember to ask client if they feel a stretch). Repeat circular friction on the S.C.M. Repeat 3X.
5. Return head to straight position. Using slight traction, take L ear almost to the L shoulder.
6. Use palms and then fists (light to medium pressure) along with the trapezius. Repeat 3-5X.
7. Return head to straight position. Using slight traction, take R ear almost to the R shoulder.
8. Repeat step 6.
9. Return head to straight postion. Petrissage the trapezius muscle with alternating hands. (Milk the traps).
10. Stand up and move to the L arm. Pull arm around until it is superior to the head. Give a slight pull to offer a stretch. Hold for 10-20 seconds.
11. Apply lotion to full arm with light effleurage strokes. Using gliding motion up entire arm 2-3X, then return to the forearm.
12. Use V strokes and fist to work the forearm. Use circular and cross fiber friction at attachment sights.
13. Move superiorly to the arm. Kneel down and glide down the forearm using more pressure on the back of the arm (flexors) than on the front. This stroke is performed by using the thumbs on the extensors and fingertips on the flexors.
14. Move to the biceps and deltoids. V hand up and around arm and use circular friction on the deltoid. Finish arm by light effleurage.
15. Move to hand. Use gliding stroke for between the metacarpals (bones in the hand) and light circular kneading on the carpel bones (wrist). Rotate wrist. Flip hand over and perform cross fiber friction and circular friction to the palm.
16. End hand by pulling and fractioning each individual finger.
17. Apply lotion. Effleurage the entire arm and up the neck to the head and glide back down to the trapezius insertion on the shoulder. Repeat the trapezius move 2-3X. Lift arm and cross it over to the R side of the body. While holding the arm, reach under the scapula. Apply effleurage and knead the Rhomboid muscles. Be careful not to touch the spine. Work this area 3-5X.
18. Return arm to table and under the sheet (if client isn’t hot). Repeat steps 10 to 17 on the R arm and hand.

 

Abdominals, Legs and Feet:
Supine Position.
1. Provide breast drape for women and firmly tuck sheet under client’s pelvis. This is your barrier - Do not work under the sheet ever!
2. Apply lotion. Working clockwise so as to follow the pattern of the large intestine. Use light effleurage starting below the sternum, just below the ribcage, above the pelvic bones, under the ribcage on the lateral side and back up to the sternum. This should be a large, smoothly flowing circle. Repeat 3X.
3. Repeat clockwise circle with light circular friction. Petrissage abdomen, starting at the pelvic bone and pulling all the way up the torso to the scapula. Repeat step by moving to the R side of the table.
4. Apply lotion. Slide hands under the clients back. One hand on each side of the spine. (Like you are giving the client a hug around their lower back). Pull up and slide hands back around to the sides of the client. Repeat 2X.
5. Undrape R leg. Using effleurage, apply lotion to entire leg. Increase pressure to medium. Facing the calf and using the horse stance, roll thumbs down the calf moving from the ankle up to the kneecap. Repeat 2X.
6. Use fingers to apply pressure to the digitorum longus and brevis muscles in the calf. (Move up the sides from the ankle to the knee and glide back down to the ankle).
7. Move to the thigh. Use effleurage, cross fiber friction, forearm, fist, and petrissage to thoroughly work the entire thigh. Pressure should progress from light to deep. Redrape leg. Repeat steps 5-7 on the L leg.
8. Uncover R foot. Use effleurage, cross fiber friction, fists, and circular friction on the bottom of the foot. Run thumbs up the spine of the foot and spread fingers across the pads and balls of the foot. Run thumbs between each metatarsal bone on the top of the foot. Rotate ankles. Pull and use light friction on each toe. Repeat on L foot.

 

Back:
Prone Position.
1. Cover client’s back with the sheet. Stretch hips by applying pressure just below the pelvis, first on the R then on the L, or visa versa. Use circular friction on the glutes by first working medially and then rotate your circles out laterally until you reach the hip flexors. Work with circular friction back to the midline and increase pressure with each pass. Work this area for a minute or two.
2. Walk palms of hands up the client’s torso by applying pressure to either side of the spine. This loosens the erector spinea. Apply pressure with palms or fists to the trapezius muscles by first pushing on the R side, then the L, or visa versa.
3. Undrape the client’s torso. Tuck the sheet. This is your barrier. Do not work under the sheet!
4. Apply lotion to entire torso by using first light effleurage and then gradually work deeper. Repeat strokes 3-4X.
5. Apply lotion to your R forearm and run it up the L side of the client - below the 12th rib but above the pelvic bone. Use no pressure until you are on the erector spinea above the 12th rib. Repeat 2X.
6. Use both thumbs side by side starting at the trapezius and move down the erector. When you reach the pelvis, separate your hands so you L thumb moves just above the other pelvic bone. Glide back up to the trapezius. Repeat 2X.
7. Face the clients head in the archer position. Use effleurage strokes to loosen trapezius. Repeat 3-5X.
8. Cross fiber friction and circular friction on the rhomboids. Work area for 1-2 minutes.
9. Bend arm and tell client to relax their shoulder blade. Using both thumbs or palms, trace the rhomboids insertions on the scapula. Repeat 2X.
10. Unbend arm. Apply lotion to entire arm, including the scapula with effleurage.
11. Use fist on the flexors, then move to effleurage on the biceps and triceps. Circular friction on the deltoid. Repeat effleurage.
12. Compress and friction the teres major and minor as well as the infraspinatus (on the scapula). Effleurage. Redrape the arm.
13. Repeat steps 4-12 focusing on the client’s R side.
14. Fingers and then fists up trapezius all the way up to the occipital ridge. Repeat 2X then switch to the thumbs and run them down the erectors to the pelvis and drag hands slowly back. Repeat 2X.
15. Return to neck and petrissage or milk the neck.
16. Shampoo circles on the back of the neck, temperalis, and the occipitals.
17. Effleurage the entire torso.
18. Circular friction across the lower back. Circular friction on the glutes (working above the sheet) and any other nice polishing moves that are feather gliding. Redrape the back.

 

Hamstrings, Glutes and Calves:
Prone Position.
1. Undrape entire L leg, tuck sheet under R leg and apply lotion using effleurage.
2. Use effleurage 3X on entire leg.
3. Face client’s calf using the horse stance and use petrissage, friction and long gliding strokes with the forearm.
4. Transition to the hamstrings. Do not apply pressure to the back of the kneecap!
5. Use effleurage, transition into the forearm, cross fiber friction, petrissage, and fists up the illiotibial band (lateral side of the tigh).
6. Effleurage and feather stroke the entire leg and redrape.
7. Bend leg to stretch the quadriceps. Make sure to ask the client to tell you when they feel a stretch. (If they feel any uncomfortable pressure in the knee do not do this stretch).
8. Frog stretch. Once again, ask if the client feels a stretch. Work hip flexors with palm and fingertips. Straighten leg.
9. Repeat steps 1-8 on the R leg.
10. After you redrape the client’s R leg, perform light percussion to the entire body, starting at the top of the back and moving over the glutes, down the calf and back up, then switch sides (avoid the kidneys).

 

****** Do not perform any stretches on the elderly or anyone who has osteoporosis, or any other condition that is contraindicated. Remember to also keep your pressure light on anyone who fits into these categories as well.

The advent of drug therapy in the 1950s pushed hydrotherapy to the side. Today, practitioners realize the importance of hydrotherapy and use it in their everyday practices.

 

Effects of Cold Water:

• Improved circulation, simulating the nerves and awakening the functional activity of body cells.
• Prolonged use has a depressive effect.

 

 

Immediate effects of cold water:

• The skin is chilled.
• Surface blood vessels contract and blood is driven to the interior of the body.
• Nerve sensitivity is reduced. The functional activity of body cells slows.

 

 

The Three Stages of Sensation:

• Stage 1: Feels cold
• Stage 2: Pain, aching, and burning
• Stage 3: The cassation of pain or onset of numbness

 

 

Advantages of Cold Treatments:

• Decreased swelling
• Decreased pain

 

 

Disadvantages of Cold Treatments:

• Increased stiffness
• Many people have an aversion to cold

 

 

Effects of Hot Water:

• Immediate effect is to temporarily draw blood to the surface of the skin
• Local blood vessels dilate and increase circulation
• Moderately warm applications have a relaxing effect on the blood vessels, muscles, nerves, and promote the functional activity of body cells.

 

 

Advantages of Heat Treatments:

• Decreased pain
• Increased tissue extensibility (ability to stretch)
• Decreased stress response (use after stressful days)

 

 

Disadvantages of Heat Treatments:

• May cause increased swelling
• May cause secondary tissue damage if left on too long
• May cause fatigue
• May increase infection

 

 

When using Heat and Cold consider the following:

• Stage of injury or disease
• Area of body
• Medical status
• Client preference

 

 

Negative Reactions to Hydrotherapy:

• Cyanosis: blue lips or beds of nails
• Red marbling of skin: a small area is okay, but the entire limb is not
• Pain longer than 3 minutes
• Uncontrollable shivering or shivering that lasts longer than 1-2 minutes
• Cold extremities
• Fullness or congestion in the head - have client sit up; warm foot bath and cool compresses on the head
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Faintness, fatigue or nausea - have client lay down and give them sips of water

 

 

IF YOU SEE ANY OF THESE REACTIONS, IMMEDIATELY STOP OR MODIFY THE TREATMENT!!!!!

 

Contraindication for Hydrotherapy:

• Cardiac impairment
• Diabetes
• Lung Disease
• Kidney Infection
• Extremely high or low blood pressure
• Infectious skin condition

 

Injury Classification

Acute Injuries (7-10 days post-injury)

• Inflammation
• Pain at rest
• Pain with motion

 

 

Use cold only - cold packs, ice massage, cold whirlpool, cold/ice immersion. Mild heating may be used at the end of the acute stage if the majority of swelling and bruising is gone.

 

Sub-acute Injuries (7-21 days post-injury)

• Stiffness
• Mild inflammation
• Pain
• Development of scar tissue

 

 

Use cold and mild heat - same as acute + paraffin bath; moist, mild heat. Vigorous heating can be used only at the end of the sub-acute phase or if all of the swelling is gone. End all treatments with cold application.

 

Chronic Injuries (21+ days post-injury)

• Stiffness
• Pain with motion but improving
• Motion restrictions
• Scar tissue

 

 

All forms of cold and heat are okay, but base your decision on each case. If swelling is still present, vigorous heating is contraindicated. End all treatments with cold applications.