by Julie Hargreaves Does your year start with good intentions, bright ideas and hope for your dreams and wishes to be fulfilled this year? Have you made your list of New Year Resolutions with perhaps an underlying thought that they aren't likely to make it to the end of January? Does your list contain mainly a lot of things you are TRYING TO GIVE UP? MORE...
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Health Articles
by Kevin Pederson It is natural to see wrinkles on the face when you grow old. This is the effect of ageing. Premature ageing and wrinkles can be kept in check if care is taken when you are young. A lot of people rely on home remedies when it comes to diminishing them. Here are some tips and home remedies to get you started on the path to minimizing wrinkles and make your skin look young and healthy again. MORE...
by Tracey Mumford Aromatherapy has been used for thousands of years, though the actual term 'aromatherapy' did not come about until the 20th century. It is thought that the Chinese were the first to use aromatherapy for health and wellbeing purposes. They used incense and burned them to create harmony and balance of the mind. The Egyptians invented a distillation machine which allowed them to extract cedarwood oil. India and Persia are also thought to have created crude distillation machines, though it isn't really known for sure. MORE...
by Jan DeCourtney Receiving massage and bodywork on a consistent basis is more beneficial than receiving it infrequently. The therapeutic effects of massage are cumulative. Thus, the more frequently a person receives bodywork, the better he or she will feel and the more quickly the body will respond. Receiving regular bodywork also provides a way to learn more about specific body needs and tension patterns and to prevent problems before they happen. Increased relaxation typically leads to a feeling of wellbeing, better mental and physical performance and increased enjoyment of life. Here are some tips for getting the most benefit from any type of massage or bodywork session: MORE...
by Lee Dobbins Menopause can be a trying time. Moodiness, hot flashes and reduced sex drive are nothing to look forward too! Luckily, there are many natural alternatives that women can use to help relive the symptoms of menopause. Below are some plants and herbs that could help alleviate menopausal symptoms: MORE...
by Kevin Pederson Folic acid is a collective term for pteroylglutamic acids and their oligoglutamic acid conjugates. Folic acid deficiency results in macrocytic anemia due to impairment of erythrocyte synthesis and is associated with elevation of plasma homocysteine levels, a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, including coronary atherosclerosis, stroke, and thromboembolism. MORE...
by Kevin Pederson romatherapy is the practice of using essential oils to maintain health and well being. Chamomile oil is one of the commonly used essential oils in aromatherapy. It has relaxing and sedative benefits and smells of fruity apple and straw. It is prepared through steam distillation of the flower. Benefits of using chamomile oil MORE...
by Rory H. Hawkins The holistic application of physical touch to affect the systems of the body- the circulatory, muscular, skeletal, elimination, endocrine, respiratory, lymphatic, emotional, mental digestive and nervous systems is called body massage. An expert’s massage with aromatic massage oil does much more than create a pleasant sensation on the skin. The massage oil penetrates into the skin working on the soft tissues (the muscles, tendons, and ligaments) to improve muscle tone. The massage oils reach beneath the deep layers of the skin and possibly stimulate the affected organs for instant relief. Massage oils thus stimulate blood circulation and assist the lymphatic system (which runs parallel to the circulatory system) thereby improving the elimination of waste throughout the body. MORE...
by Kevin Pederson Native to India and other parts of Southeast Asia, especially Indonesia, turmeric is integral to Asian cooking. Besides imparting a yellow colour and a characteristic flavour to food, it has a long history of use in India Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine. Health Benefits of Turmeric Botanically known as Curcuma longa, derived from the Arabic name for the kurkum plant known as saffron, turmeric is often confused and substituted with the same. Totally unrelated to saffron, turmeric is a member of ginger family. The root of the turmeric plant in its dried form is used as spice. Mildly aromatic with a pungent bittersweet flavor, it was called “Indian saffron” as its shares the deep yellow orange color of the saffron. Turmeric is used as a condiment, textile and culinary dye. MORE...
by Lee Dobbins hamomile tea has been used as a healing drink for centuries so it's no wonder that it is estimated that over 1 million cups are ingested every day. The medicinal properties of this tea are wide and many, but perhaps the best known is it's ability to help you relax. Many people like to drink it before bedtime as a sleep inducer and one herbal medicine guide claims that drinking chamomile tea before bed will stop nightmares. MORE...