Archive for May, 2007
Young asthamatics get relief from bodywork
Though most people don’t know anything about osteopathy, it is proven time and time again to be very effective on the musculoskeletal system when traditional medicine fails. For example, some osteopathic techniques have brought great relief to young people suffering from asthma. By the way, visceral massage, which I was recently trained in, […]
Stress can equal IBS
This is probably a no-brainer for many of you clever readers but this article found at Massage Magazine was worth posting. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a painful and annoying condition that far too many people suffer from.
There is relieve by following some nutritional guidelines and receiving massages from a massage therapist qualified in […]Organic vs conventional
Organic foods: Are they safer? More nutritious?
I found this article very useful in breaking down the actual differences between organic and conventional foods. You can read the entire article at The Mayo Clinic.
Find out what factors might influence your decision to buy or bypass organic foods.
You’re in a bit of a dilemma […]Treat the body and mind for mental illness
I was very pleased, yet a little surprised to see that the National Association of Mental Illness (NAMI) promotes treating the whole person, holistically, when dealing with mental illness.
NAMI has developed a program that focuses on just that–dealing with the mind, but the body and as well. Their online magazine, Advocate, states: The Hearts […]Update: Unique detox system
I found this thorough explanation on why oil pulling does not work. Written by a doctor of naturopath, she evaluates many of the basic claims made by many sites on oil pulling (or oil swishing). Read on…
The Truth About Oil Pulling & Why Oil Pulling Can’t “Pull” Toxins
If you’ve not already heard of oil […]Know CPR? You could in 5 minutes!
Most people know the importance and benefit of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and would hope that those around them know the procedure. Can you say you’d be able to perform CPR on someone if they needed it? If you answered no, it could cost you a life. Take the next five minutes to […]
Cease smoking reason #24, 291
Check out this mind-blowing statistic for yet another reason to put the cigarettes down:
5% Reduction in Smoking Could Save 100 Million Lives
A 5 percent worldwide reduction in the number of smokers by 2020 would save at least 100 million lives, according to a study by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Health Commissioner Thomas […]Computer users, mind your eyes
Long hours staring at a terminal can lead to vision problems, if you’re not careful but with a few adjustments problems can be eased. This is according to a new article found at HealthDay News Read on…
– There are few professions left that don’t use computers in some way, just as there are few […]Learn about Strokes to prevent them
As you may or may not know, the month of May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Take the time his month to get to know the warning signs of a stroke and increase your chances of saving a loved one’s life. Many of you know this issue is close to my heart as […]
Meditation for wellness
Meditation has always been the elusive dangling carrot on my path towards wellness. I mean, I’ve experimented with it for about a decade but never really seemed to have a strong hold on a technique that worked for me. That was until I started walking for exercise. Something about the repetitive movement […]
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