5 Facts You Never Knew About Acupressure
When thinking about the practice of traditional Chinese medicine, what commonly comes to mind is acupuncture. This practice involves inserting needles into pre-determined pressure points in the body and face to relieve tension and pain. Acupressure is a counterpart in this practice that requires these muscles to be targeted by the practitioner’s hands rather than […]
5 Simple Steps to Lower Your Cholesterol Level
We often use prescription drugs in the hope that it will magically cure whatever ails us. There will always be short-term and long-term side effects of taking prescription drugs. So instead, make a shift to naturopathic medicine and take charge of your health & lifestyle. Treat your ailments with techniques, diet and massage as these […]
Arthritis Relief with Tea Tree Oil
The term “arthritis” is used to refer to one or more of a group of over 100 rheumatic diseases. Quite often, arthritis is caused by the deterioration of cartilage in the joints. Symptoms of these diseases include pain, stiffness and swelling of the joints, and can affect other parts of the body such as bones, […]
Benefits of Aloe Vera
Out of the 400 species of the Aloe family, Aloe Vera (meaning True Aloe) has been used for thousands of years and is still present in varieties of medicines today. It is used predominantly as an herbal remedy for the skin, digestion, the reproductive system and detox. A gel or pulp can be extracted from […]
4 Natural Home Remedies to Ease the Pain of Sunburn
At some time or another, we’ve all experienced the effects of sunburn, be it a light burn or a more heavy burn. Although the sting of regret of inadequate protection (from UV exposure) can be an excellent incentive to plan more carefully on future occasions, it’s of little help in soothing the immediate physical […]
Benefits of Green Tea
There has been a rush of media coverage about the health benefits of green tea. Most green tea enthusiasts may base their opinions on green tea around their own experiences of the beverage. Green tea originates from China. The Chinese have been drinking it for thousands of years due to its miracle-working abilities. Green tea […]
A Smoothie to Help You Stop Constipation
Chronic constipation can be hard to stop, since the colon has become weak. In most cases it will have to be retrained on how to have a bowel movement. For those of you that have mild constipation, here is a morning smoothie that will help activate your colon. This smoothie is packed with nutrients […]
Sticking to a Resolution for Better Health
With the beginning of a New Year comes the time for looking back at ourselves from the past year. This allows us to see areas that we excelled in and others that could use some work. Thus, we create a New Year’s resolution in the aspect of our life that we’d like to see improvement […]
Exercises to Stay Healthy this Holiday Season
The Holidays are often filled with family, great food, and some relaxation. However, with all these things considered, it’s still important to keep health on our minds during these festive times. Especially with all the treats that go around this time of year, exercise is a key to ensure your body stays healthy and feeling […]
The Importance of Good Posture
Often in our daily lives, we tend to not think about our posture as we go through our routine. This can range from slouching in your chair at work to the way we walk. Over time, this can cause us to develop habits that go against proper posture. This is important to work on fixing […]
