Archive for 2010
Spa Treatments – A Therapeutic Pampering
Though spa treatments have become synonymous with expensive pampering and relaxation and as beauty aids, the fact is that modern spa treatments in fact have their origin in traditional systems of massage that are age old. Spa treatments could mean cosmetic procedures such as facials, pedicures and manicures etc., or they could mean wellness offerings [...]
Starfish Slime for Arthritis and Asthma?
Marine scientists from the Scottish Association for Marine Science are examining the slime that coats starfish to see how this could be used to help control inflammatory illnesses such as arthritis and asthma. The slime that coats the spiny starfish is slippery and according to experts, is better than Teflon in its ability to stop [...]
The Principles Of Homeopathy And Homeopathic Products
The basic principle of Homeopathy and homeopathic products is a high degree of dilution, and the understanding that this dilution increases the efficacy of the medication. Since homeopathic products are so dilute in nature there is never any danger of any side effects occurring due to their use. Due to this safety of use, very [...]
Hypnotherapy for Weight Loss Becoming More Popular
As more people become desperate to find a permanent solution to their weight problems, more of them are turning to hypnotherapy for weight loss. According to experts, the reasons for weight loss efforts being unsuccessful are manifold – The underlying reasons for overeating are not explored and properly understood. The requisite will power to stick [...]
Dandelion for Great Skin
Dandelion may be a weed but it is a very useful herb; which can work as a diuretic, to flush out toxins from the system, and have great nutritional value for the body. For this reason, dandelion tea is a popular beverage for many. Dandelion is packed with a number of nutrients that are very [...]
Chiropractic Therapy – The Different Therapies In Brief
Chiropractic therapy is principally bases itself on spinal adjustment; however, that is only one part of chiropractic therapy which uses a range of different kinds of therapy to address general health issues or problems of the musculoskeletal system. Hundreds of different kinds of chiropractic therapy have been developed by individual practitioners over the years and [...]
The Best Black Friday Antidote – a Massage
Today being Black Friday, many of us have been battling the hordes trying to get the best deals and the biggest discounts. This may leave you happy and satisfied after all that retail therapy, but it can also leave you with various aches and pains in the feet and other joints. To generally de-stress and [...]
Preventing Lung Cancer Better And Cheaper
A recent study showed that if CT scans of smokers were performed, this would reduce their chances of dying from lung cancer – a disease that claims 160,000 lives each year – by 20%. However the study ignored the golden rule of prevention being better than cure – that if there were effective strategies in [...]
