Medical Massage Clinic - OKC Rossiter, LLC

09/06/2025

Migraine is a neurological disorder characterized by headache, photophobia, phonophobia, nausea and vomiting. Pharmacological treatment of migraine has advanced in the past years but is still considered unsatisfactory for a significant number of patients. In this sense, there is increasing evidence that essential oils from several plants may provide benefit for migraine patients. Peppermint essential oil is one of the most used essential oils in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries. It is typically obtained through the steam distillation of aerial parts of the flowering plant. Menthol is a major component of peppermint essential oil and has been used as a non-opioid pain reliever since ancient times. In addition to menthol, it has menthone as another main component and a mixture of volatile metabolites that contribute to innumerous biological activities, such as antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory. In migraine patients, two clinical trials showed that intranasal application of peppermint essential oil (1.5%) or application of a solution containing 10% menthol to the forehead and temporal area reduced the severity and duration of the migraine crisis similarly to lidocaine, and also reduced nausea and/or vomiting, and phonophobia and/or photophobia.
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Migraine is a neurological disorder characterized by headache, photophobia, phonophobia, nausea and vomiting. Pharmacological treatment of migraine has advanced in the past years but is still considered unsatisfactory for a significant number of patients. In this sense, there is increasing evidence....

09/04/2025

Basil is a delicious herb and is known more for cooking Italian dishes or making homemade pesto than tea, but the herb itself has so many health benefits why shouldn’t we enjoy more ways than one! You can make tea with basil leaves by pouring hot or boiling water over fresh or dried basil leaves and letting them steep for 5-15 minutes to extract their flavor and beneficial compounds. After steeping, strain the leaves out and enjoy the tea hot or over ice, optionally adding sweeteners like honey or a slice of lemon for flavor. Not only is basil tea absolutely delicious and refreshing to drink, but it’s also very healthy!
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Basil is a versatile and aromatic herb with significant health benefits. Its bioactive compounds provide anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and stress-reducing properties, and has been used to treat many conditions over the centuries in tradimedicines.Basil, scientifically known as Ocimu...

09/04/2025

As the air turns crisp and leaves transform into a kaleidoscope of colors, one iconic fruit takes center stage in the fall harvest: apples. A symbol of the changing seasons and a versatile ingredient in both sweet and savory dishes, autumn apples bring with them a delightful blend of flavor, aroma, and tradition..
APPLE COBBLER WITH SWEET CHEESE TOPPING
Serves 6
Ingredients:
• 8 tart apples
• Juice of 2 lemons
• 2 tablespoons + ¼ cup Monk fruit sweetener
• 1 tablespoon + ¾ cup arrowroot
• 5 drops Lemon Vitality essential oil
• 2 drops Cinnamon Vitality essential oil
• ¾ cup roasted salted almonds
• 6 tablespoons butter, softened
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Procedure:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Peel and core apples and cut into slices. Toss with lemon juice.
3. Combine 2 tablespoons Monk fruit sweetener, 1 tablespoon arrowroot and essential oils of lemon and cinnamon and toss with apples. Place in a buttered baking or soufflé dish.
4. Place almonds in food processor and process to a powder. Add butter, ¾ cup arrowroot, ¼ cup Monk fruit sweetener, vanilla and salt and process until smooth.
5. Crumble almond mixture on top of the apples. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Serve with sweet cheese topping.

09/03/2025

The colors and crisp air of autumn are associated with the ripening of apples, creating a strong connection between the season and the fruit.
WHOLESOME CANDIED APPLES
Serves 12
Ingredients:
12 small apples, stem removed
2 cups brown rice syrup
¼ cup carob powder
4 drops Cinnamon Vitality essential oil
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon ground flax seed
2 cups coconut flakes for dipping
12 popsicle sticks
Procedure:
1. Cover a sheet tray with wax paper. At place where apple stem once was, insert popsicle stick about halfway through and set apples aside on sheet tray.
2. To a sauce pot over medium heat, add brown rice syrup. Bring syrup to boil then stir in carob, vanilla and flax seed.
3. Reduce heat and simmer for another minute. Continue whisking to prevent clumping of carob and flax seed.
4. Remove syrup mixture from heat and stir in essential oil. Working fairly quickly as syrup will thicken as it cools, dip each apple one at a time to coat with syrup, spinning apple to coat it on all sides. For this step you can also use a large mixing spoon to ladle syrup on to apple. Dip apple in coconut and place on sheet tray.
5. Refrigerate for one hour to allow coating to harden then serve.

08/24/2025

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CRANBERRY ALMOND ENERGY BITES
Serves 8
Ingredients:
1 cup raw almonds
1 cup dried cranberries
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
10 drops Orange Vitality essential oil
1 teaspoon extra virgin coconut oil
Pinch sea salt
Procedure:
1. To a food processor fitted with the steel chopping blade, add almonds and grind until fine.
2. To the food processor add cranberries, vanilla, essential oil, coconut oil and salt. Process until mixture starts to clump together. Proceed to step 3 if mixture holds together when you squeeze it. If it does not hold together, add ¼ cup more cranberries. If mixture is too damp, add a few more almonds.
3. Empty mixture onto a sheet of wax paper. Divide it into 8 piles of equal size. Working with one pile at a time, gather ingredients in the palm of your hand, squeeze to bring mixture firmly together and roll into a ball. Store in an air-tight container (preferably glass) in the refrigerator.

08/23/2025

Chill Out with Every Bite!
Fruit Punch Popsicles
Makes 8 (1/2 cup) popsicles
Ingredients:
⅓ cup frozen blueberries
½ cup frozen peaches
½ cup watermelon
½ frozen banana
¼ cup fresh basil
¼ cup coconut water
1 tablespoon honey
4 drops Lime Vitality essential oil
Procedure:
1. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
2. Divide mixture evenly into popsicles molds and freeze.

08/19/2025

Traditional Uses of Kelp
Kelp has been used for centuries in traditional East Asian medicine, particularly in Japan, China, and Korea, for its nutritional and medicinal properties.
It has been traditionally consumed as food, used as a flavoring agent, and incorporated into soups, salads, and other dishes.
In traditional medicine, kelp has been used to support thyroid health, improve digestion, promote hair growth, and enhance overall vitality.
What is Kelp?
Kelp is a large, brown seaweed that grows in underwater forests along rocky coastlines in cold, nutrient-rich ocean waters. It has long, ribbon-like fronds and air bladders that help it float toward the water's surface to capture sunlight for photosynthesis.
Most Kelp species belong to the order Laminariales. These include species such as Saccharina japonica and Laminaria digitata.
Primary Compounds in Kelp
Iodine: Kelp is one of the richest natural sources of iodine, a vital mineral for thyroid health.
Fucoxanthin: This carotenoid is responsible for the brown color of kelp and possesses antioxidant properties.
Fucoidan: A sulfated polysaccharide found in kelp, fucoidan has various biological activities, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
Nitrate: Inorganic versions of this compound found in kelp have been shown to reduce blood pressure.
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Traditional Uses of KelpKelp has been used for centuries in traditional East Asian medicine, particularly in Japan, China, and Korea, for its nutritional and medicinal properties.It has been traditionally consumed as food, used as a flavoring agent, and incorporated into soups, salads, and other dis...

07/27/2025

Saffron is derived from dark red stigmata of a bulbous and perennial herbal plant known as Crocus sativus L. It belongs to the Iridaceae family that is considered the most expensive carotenoid-rich spice and is widely available in Iran, India, and some European countries such as Italy, Spain, Greece, and France. Four main bioactive secondary metabolites which contribute to the overall appearance, taste, and potential biological activities of saffron are picrocrocin (bitter taste), crocetin (yellow-orange color), crocin (yellow-orange color), and safranal (hay-like fragrance). Besides, saffron is constituted by other metabolites such as carotenoids, terpenes, isophorones, anthocyanins, and flavonoids. Saffron has been used to treat a variety of diseases such as diabetes, hyperlipidemia, Alzheimer's disease, depression, epilepsy, cancer, cardiovascular, and sexual disorders. Various investigations suggested that saffron may possess a plethora of pharmacologic effects including anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-nociceptive, anti-genotoxic, anti-nociceptive, anti-atherosclerotic, insulinotropic, neuroprotective, immunomodulatory, and cytotoxic effects.
While there are a variety of claimed medicinal properties of saffron, it is essential to assess the effects of saffron on liver function. Liver is an important organ responsible for many functions such as metabolism of xenobiotics, regulation of blood coagulation, storage of nutrients, synthesis of bile and proteins, and elimination of microorganisms in the body. Read more:

Saffron is derived from dark red stigmata of a bulbous and perennial herbal plant known as Crocus sativus L. It belongs to the Iridaceae family that is considered the most expensive carotenoid-rich spice and is widely available in Iran, India, and some European countries such as Italy, Spain, Greece...

07/11/2025

Tea tree oil has a number of medicinal benefits, especially in the form of fighting various infections of the skin.
WHAT IS TEA TREE?
The Tea Tree herb is scientifically known as Melaleuca alternifolia. Tea tree is a small tree or shrub that can grow up to seven meters tall. It has narrow, needle-like leaves that are soft and aromatic. The tree produces white or pale-yellow flowers arranged in spikes.
Tea tree is native to the coastal regions of New South Wales and Queensland in Australia. It grows in swampy, waterlogged soils and is commonly found in wet, low-lying areas.
Tea tree oil is typically made through steam distillation of the Melaleuca’s potent leaves.
PRIMARY COMPOUNDS IN TEA TREE
Terpinenes: These make up the main active components responsible for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.
Limonene: Another compound contributing to its antimicrobial effects.
Terpineol: Known for its antiseptic properties.
Eucalyptol: Contributes to its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Terpinolene: Adds to the antimicrobial activity.
P-cymene: An aromatic compound with antiseptic properties.
Other notable compounds include pinene, linalool, piperitol, cineole, and humulene.
HEALTH BENEFITS
1. Antimicrobial Properties
2. Anti-inflammatory Effects
3. Antifungal Activity
4. Antiseptic for Minor Cuts and Abrasions
5. Skin Health.
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Tea tree oil has a number of medicinal benefits, especially in the form of fighting various infections of the skin.What is Tea Tree?The Tea Tree herb is scientifically known as Melaleuca alternifolia. Tea tree is a small tree or shrub that can grow up to seven meters tall. It has narrow, needle-like...

06/30/2025

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative cartilage disease characterized by progressive deterioration and functional loss. In females, the incidence, severity, and prevalence of osteoarthritis increase during the menopausal period. Current guidelines for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis recommend the combined use of pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods. Aromatherapy is a complementary therapy utilized in the treatment of joint diseases such as knee osteoarthritis. Aromatherapy involves the therapeutic use of essential oils and plant extracts containing essential oils in a safe and supportive manner. The components of essential oils used during aromatherapy massage are reported to reduce pain by affecting the release of neurotransmitters such as dopamine, endorphins, norepinephrine, and serotonin through lymph and blood vessels in the epidermis.
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Osteoarthritis is a degenerative cartilage disease characterized by progressive deterioration and functional loss. In females, the incidence, severity, and prevalence of osteoarthritis increase during the menopausal period. Current guidelines for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis recommend the co...

05/22/2025

Depression is a multifaceted affective mental disorder with a variety of clinical manifestations, such as weight loss, diminished interest, an inability to express emotions, and disruptions in appetite and sleep patterns. It ranks as the primary contributor to the global incidence of su***de among the 20 leading causes worldwide. Conventional Western antidepressant drugs exhibit limited clinical utility due to inherent shortcomings such as severe adverse effects, high costs, and a propensity for relapse upon discontinuation, making patient adherence to treatment challenging. Volatile oil, as the principal active ingredient of aromatic Chinese medicine, possesses therapeutic properties such as soothing, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective effects, thereby conferring a distinct advantage in the treatment of mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety, and insomnia. Volatile oils have been documented to be able to access the central regions of the brain, allowing for a more potent antidepressant effect with fewer adverse reactions and reduced toxicity.
Rosa damascena (Rosa damascena Mill.) is a shrub belonging to the Rosa genus in the Rosaceae family. This plant is renowned for its high-value Rosa damascena essential oil, commonly employed in the perfumery, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries. Its primary active constituents include flavonoids, volatile oils, aromatic compounds, polysaccharides, polyphenols, fatty acids, and other nutrients that exhibit antidepressant, anti-stress, and anxiolytic effects. Read more:

Depression is a multifaceted affective mental disorder with a variety of clinical manifestations, such as weight loss, diminished interest, an inability to express emotions, and disruptions in appetite and sleep patterns. It ranks as the primary contributor to the global incidence of su***de among t...

05/13/2025

Wounds are disruptions in the integrity of the skin or underlying tissues caused by physical, chemical, or biological factors. Wound healing is a complex process involving inflammation, oxidative stress, immune modulation, and tissue regeneration. Effective wound management prevents complications such as infections and promotes faster recovery. Frankincense essential oil, derived from the resin of the Boswellia tree, has been historically used for its medicinal properties, including wound healing. The oil contains bioactive compounds such as boswellic acids, which exhibit anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties. These attributes make it a valuable agent in promoting wound repair. Frankincense essential oil helps reduce inflammation in the wound area, creating an optimal environment for healing. Its antimicrobial effects help prevent infections, while its antioxidant properties combat oxidative stress, which can delay healing. Read more:

Wounds are disruptions in the integrity of the skin or underlying tissues caused by physical, chemical, or biological factors. Wound healing is a complex process involving inflammation, oxidative stress, immune modulation, and tissue regeneration. Effective wound management prevents complications su...