Those who think they have no time for healthy eating…will sooner or later have to find time for illness.” ~Edward Stanley My husband’s family has a long history of heart disease. Or as he so eloquently puts it…”my body is out to kill me”. We are very cautious of what we eat because of that....
Growing up with a mom struggling with epilepsy has had a major impact on my life. From childhood to adulthood, I have seen so many stages of her illness. She was always switching medications, trying to control her seizures. To be honest, the drugs were not enough. In fact, most of the time the side...
If you’re someone who loves to keep up with your workout routine, but you have to travel, then finding the right tool that you can take with you is going to be an important part of your list of things to get before you leave. There are tons of excellent options that should cover all...
Everyone loves a good foot rub, it helps to relax the body and the mind. Reflexology does this and so much more. Through targeted points in the feet, hands and ears, a reflexology massage stimulates circulation in specific areas of the body, relaxes specific muscles, and brings healing and pain relief. Reflexology is based upon...
CranioSacral Therapy is a method of manipulating the skull and spine to alleviate built up stress, or inertia, in the body. It is often integrated into other therapies, such as therapeutic massage, chiropractic care and physical therapy. CranioSacral Therapy is based upon the idea that life expresses itself through motion and that there is a...
The Bowen Technique is a fairly well-accepted alternative therapy for pain relief. Through a process known as challenging muscles, pain is relieved by resetting the muscles to their natural position. Bowen is not intrusive, does not adjust any parts of the body by force and is useful for patients of any age and condition. Australian...
In the last ten years, stress and anxiety have become common disorders among adults and children alike. The general solution to these disorders would be pharmaceutical intervention. Many of these medications have adverse side effects that some people would rather avoid. Fortunately, researchers are uncovering more and more alternatives to these drugs each day. One...
If you are a busy parent, teacher, or you simply have a heavy workload with a demanding schedule, it can be very difficult for you to take any sort of time for your own wellbeing. People who live very stressful lives will often neglect to do things like take showers, wash their face, or any...
Giving up your favorite junk food isn’t easy. Who doesn’t love pizza, cake and ice cream? Sometimes we all need a little extra motivation to make the switch to eating clean. Here are three good reasons why you should give it a try. You Feel Better And Have More Energy Clean eating is all about...
Aromatherapy is a modern alternative therapy with a history as old as time itself. It is based upon the healing and relaxing effects that arise from the use of many scents. It is similar to the use of herbal remedies and organic medicines, with the main difference being the mode of delivery. The term “aromatherapy”...