Essential oils have long been a big part of the alternative health scene and are clearly of interest to more people now than ever before (a recent report showed that Google searches for ‘Essential Oils” have tripled in the last two years). As an advocate of essential oils for health and wellness, I couldn’t be… Read More Using Essential Oils Safely
If, like me, you’ve been using essential oils for decades, you’ve probably owned an essential oil burner of some kind at some point. I certainly did, as far back as the late eighties and early nineties. I placed a tiny tea light candle in a little ceramic burner (which cost me next to nothing, as… Read More Why Diffusing Essential Oils is Better Than Burning Them
Headaches can be extremely painful and debilitating, and sometimes the medication you take for the headache leaves you feeling washed out and nauseous. If you are one of the millions of people who suffer from headaches on a regular basis, this article is for you. Before you decide to reach for the medicine cabinet, try… Read More Natural Remedies For Headaches
What Exactly Is The Immune System? The immune system is a collection of cells, organs, and substances that defends the body against infection and illness. It monitors the body at the cellular level and attempts to rid it of anything unfamiliar. Any substance that enters the body that the immune system does not recognize is… Read More Natural Ways To Boost Your Immunity
There are many choices of exercise programs out there and some are simply more fun than others. Take Zumba, for example,the fitness program that looks and feels like a party, complete with great music and heart-pumping dance moves. Zumba has been around for approximately 20 years, and classes are available at many gyms and sports… Read More Tips For Starting Zumba
We live in a society of tired and worn out people. Many people have desk jobs or sit most of the day, which, while not using much actual energy, tends to make us feel zapped and more tired, because physical movement begets energy. We run from work or school to home where we face chores… Read More 10 Ways To Combat Fatigue And Increase Your Vitality, Naturally
While both yoga and Pilates take an integrated mind-body approach to fitness and well-being, their origins, methods and approach differ greatly. The emergence of mind-body classes like Pi-Yo and Yogalates can make it difficult for people to distinguish between the two. Although the two can be pursued as complementary activities or integrated into one style,… Read More Yoga Versus Pilates: Which Should You Choose?
Any situation the body perceives as dangerous or threatening triggers the stress or “fight or flight” response. This threat may be overt physical danger or more subtle, such as a disagreement with a coworker or situational pressures, like coping with financial problems. The body’s efforts to deal with a threatening situation cause a series of… Read More Yoga For Stress Relief and Stress Management
As we age, it is natural for bodily systems to begin to fade and slow down, and that includes memory. It may become difficult to remember someone’s name, information, or at some point, even the directions to a place you’ve been to several times. Sometimes significant memory issues are caused by brain impairing conditions, such… Read More Natural Ways To Boost Your Memory Power As You Age
As we age, our brains lose weight and volume. Many factors affect how fast our brains degenerate, but some research suggests that people who meditate may lose less brain mass over time than those who do not. In particular, people who meditate seem to show less of a decrease in their white brain matter over… Read More Can Meditation Help Keep Your Brain Young?