Before we begin a discussion about the benefits of acupuncture, let's talk about the origins of acupuncture. It was first used in China over 2000 years ago, and is one of the oldest medical... (more)
There is a lot of hype about alternative medicines, and some of them are certainly without much value. Of course there is a lot of hype about regular medicines, many of which do as much harm as good.... (more)
Alternative Therapies and alternative medicine has been gaining ground along with conventional treatments. Alternative therapies have been practiced for thousand of years especially in the east ... (more)
Increasing numbers of people are attempting to return to a lifestyle that is purely holistic and complete, recognizing the importance of combining the mind, body, and spirit in equal measures to... (more)
One of the common comments I hear from my female clients is, -Please don’t give me any weights work – I don’t want any muscle, I just want to tone.- The reasons differ from client to client, but it ... (more)
In my experience there are two distinct types of muscular fatigue associated with intense progressive resistance training (only intense training is sufficient to trigger muscle hypertrophy) and these... (more)
This article is about depression from an unusual perspective. It is about the powerlessness and hopelessness of modern psychological science and research. (more)
A RECIPROCAL RELATIONSHIP There seems to be an almost magical relationship between exercise and a healthy (or at least improved) self-image. Research shows that one of the best predictors (not the o... (more)
Massage of any kind is relaxing and promotes a feeling of calmness. To many health practitioners, in fact, foot massage has been known to be good for health and well-being. Foot massage is common thr... (more)
Every thought and emotion affects your health. A holistic health approach encompasses treating the whole person… the body, mind, emotions and spirit. Traditional cultures have known for thousands of ... (more)
When you find yourself living with pain every minute of every hour of every day, just getting up in the morning can seem like too much to ask. (more)
On any give day, one of us will walk by a mirror, observe a photograph, or see our reflection in the glass. Where did the time go, and why didn’t we see it before? When you have true friends, they ac... (more)
Could improving your sleep lessen the symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)? (more)
1. Be Present Live in the now. The past is gone. You can never go back and make it right. You can never re-live a life that was yesterday. Live positively in the present moment, no matter what is ... (more)
From day one my own personal life-long herpes infection has presented me with several ethical challenges. It has challenged me on the question of who to tell and when. It has challenged me on the ... (more)
The rise of the gym and health club has been unstoppable in recent years. There’s now a multi-million pound industry focused around state of the art gyms and health clubs across the globe. (more)
The Chinese Art of Acupuncture The ancient Chinese medicinal art of Acupuncture has an important place in alternative healing even today. The proponents of acupuncture rave about the benefits and ... (more)
(Excerpted from Let Go and Live in the Now, Red Wheel/Weiser, 2004: 1025 words) We tell ourselves that we want a new life; in our minds we see ourselves reclaiming our right to live without ... (more)
What was the first thing your mother did for you when you had a cold? She cooked some chicken noodle soup. It has been proved, however, that some of these various home remedies work. (more)
In recent years, more and more people are trying out acupuncture to lose weight. Just what is acupuncture? How can acupuncture treatment help you lose weight? Acupuncture is a branch of traditional... (more)
Weight loss isn't simply a matter of a caloric equation. It's more complex than that and needs to be understood holistically. This article explains how. (more)
Wellness is the buzz word for health these days - so what exactly does it entail? (more)
Formaldehyde (aka methanal, methylene oxide, oxymethylene, methylaldehyde, oxomethane) is a colorless, flammable gas at room temperature. It has a sharp, distinct odor which may cause a burning ... (more)
