Reiki, or energy healing, is an energy healing technique often employed for stress reduction, pain relief and emotional support. According to Harvard Health, this natural therapy helps your body relax and heal itself more effectively. Reiki treatments typically last 60-90 minutes and involve no physical manipulation of the client; sessions are conducted while they lie…
If you suffer from anxiety, there are natural ways to combat and manage it. Some strategies involve making small adjustments in daily habits while others require investing more of your time over time. One of the best remedies for anxiety is spending time outdoors. Even spending just a few minutes outside can reduce heart rate…
Athlete’s foot is caused by a fungal infection that thrives in warm and moist conditions, often leaving feet itchy with redness or cracking and cracked toes. It can quickly spread and cause itching, redness and cracked toes in its wake. There are numerous natural ways to treat and prevent athlete s foot. One such remedy…
Regular exercise can help strengthen and protect bones against osteoporosis fractures. There are various forms of exercise that can increase bone density, such as weight-bearing aerobics or resistance training exercises to strengthen bones. Weight-bearing exercises such as walking, jogging, dancing, basketball and tennis all place weight on the feet and legs; higher impact activities like…
Have you heard that eating more leafy greens can benefit memory and overall cognitive health? But did you also know that other kinds of vegetables could also have this same beneficial impact? Spinach, kale and other leafy greens contain essential antioxidants such as vitamins E, K, beta carotene and folate that may help slow brain…
Canker sores are a painful dental issue that frequently occur among children. They develop on the inner cheek, gums or tongue of patients and can be an enormously frustrating problem to cope with. There are natural ways to treat and prevent canker sores, but it is wise to consult your dental professional if the sore…
There are various reasons for getting a massage, from relaxation to helping heal injuries. Most people realize the stress-relieving qualities of massage, but few realize all its health advantages for all age groups. Before booking a massage session, discuss any specific medical conditions with your massage therapist and let them advise which massage type would…
Nature therapy is a mental health program that involves spending time outdoors. Activities may include green exercise, horticulture and wilderness therapy. Studies suggest that spending time outdoors can help relieve stress, increase self-esteem and boost cognitive function, as well as aiding sleep better and encouraging social interactions. Reduces Stress Nature therapy helps reduce stress by…
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a long-term illness affecting various body systems. Sleep issues lead to severe fatigue, sleep disruptions, difficulty thinking and remembering, as well as difficulties focusing or concentrating. Activities and rest can help manage symptoms effectively, with activity management providing an avenue to pacing activities to within what your body can tolerate….
As someone living with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) or fibromyalgia can make life much harder, managing a multitude of symptoms including short-term memory and information processing problems can be extremely trying; you could experience bad phases or relapses followed by good ones (remission). There are a few steps you can take to help manage and…
Stressed? Instead of reaching for sugary or fatty food to calm our nerves, try replacing these unhealthy snacks with stress-relief alternatives such as yoga. Leafy green vegetables like spinach and kale provide an abundance of magnesium, which is known to reduce cortisol levels. Furthermore, these foods also contain folate which is known for producing mood-boosting…
Kettlebell workouts can be beneficial to both cardiovascular and strength conditioning training, while being gentle on joints to allow you to enjoy strength training without experiencing pain or injury. These exercises are dynamic in nature, meaning that they require extensive mind and muscle coordination to succeed. With increased proprioception (a sense of movement) and enhanced…