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Terrah Banakas

Papaya Salad

Recipes From Thailand – Papaya Salad

Papaya Salad (Som Tam Thai) (2 Servings) Ingredients 100g green papaya 2 cloves of garlic — peel skin off 1-5 fresh small green chilies 2 long beans — cut into 1 inch long 1 tomatoes — cut in half and sliced into 6—8 pieces 2 tablespoons peanuts — roasted 1 …

Frozen Shoulder

What is Frozen Shoulder?

What is Frozen Shoulder? Frozen shoulder is a disorder in which the connective tissue, known as the shoulder capsule, surrounding the glenohumeral joint becomes inflamed and stiff. This disorder can greatly restrict motion and cause chronic pain. Frozen shoulder, medically referred to as adhesive capsulitis is a painful and disabling condition that …

What is a Knot

What is a Knot?

Not Your Boy Scout’s Knot As a massage therapist, my job is to help work out those tight knots that you get. Through the proper amount of pressure and the right massage techniques, I can work to release the tension that those knots create. But, what exactly is a knot?  …