The human mind, body, and spirit are interlinked and co-exist in a harmonious but delicate balance. Anytime this balance is disrupted, it impacts the overall well- being of the body. Healthy eating, exercise, sufficient rest, and a stress free environment are crucial to maintaining this delicate balance. However, we live in a space and time…

Pregnancy is a time of great joy for any woman. But it also places a lot of stress on the body and on the mind of a soon-to-be mother. The fetus is growing and your body needs to change and adapt at a rapid pace to keep up with the needs of the child inside…

One of the biggest challenges of the modern era is finding enough time to do the things you want to do with the person that you like. Because let’s face it, between work, long commutes, and chores at home, 24 yours of the day just doesn’t cut it anymore. The business of living is so…

Trigger point therapy is an alternative form of medicine that focuses on identifying and releasing trigger points which are located in the skeletal muscle. These trigger points which when compressed produce pain and in most cases are a result of injury or trauma to the muscle fibers. Trigger point therapy which is also known as…

Peripheral neuropathy affects the peripheral nerves in the hands and feet. The condition results in symptoms such as numbness, pain, and weakness. It leads to changes in sensation and can impact both movement and involuntary functions. Pain is the body’s best defense against hurt and injury. Without pain, it becomes next to impossible to detect…

Everyone loves a good massage. Relaxing under the expert hands of a masseur can relieve tension and give those aching muscles much respite. But did you know massage can also help you relive stress?   We live in times where stress has invaded almost all aspects of our lives be it professional or personal. The…

Alternative forms of medicine are quickly gaining grounds as a natural way of improving health and also to seek relief from common conditions such as back ache. Although there can be a number of health conditions that can cause back ache, the most common reasons are strained or stretched muscles.   The easiest way of…

House calls from medical professionals is an old practice. In the early days, doctors routinely made house calls to treat the sick. And then came hospitals and private practices and it was the turn of the sick to go to the doctor when in need. However, practitioners of alternative medicine do make house calls. In…

Does the word acupuncture conjure up images of needles and stinging pain? Well, there are needles involved and there is a bit of pain as well. But, what most people don’t know is that acupuncture is a highly effective form of ancient healing and a commonly practiced form of alternative medicine that in the right…

Does the idea of smooth, hydrated, and lustrous skin appeal to your finer senses? If yes, then you should try a salt glow massage therapy. The skin is the largest organ in the human body tasked with the crucial role of regulating the body’s temperature and also with getting rid of toxins. However, the everyday…