Stress is something we all encounter at some time in our lives. For immediate current situations, stress can actually be good for your health. It gives the body the resources to respond to potentially serious incidents. But if your stress response continues and is left unabated it can have lasting effects. Many people think ill …
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At a Glance Many people use scented candles to infuse their homes with a warm glow and fragrant scent. Scented candles can contain substances in the wax, the wick and in the colors and scents added to them. Beeswax or soy wax candles with cotton or paper wicks don’t give off any toxic substances, and …
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Body wraps have been around for many centuries, dating back to the ancient cultures of Egypt, Greece and Rome. Over the last 30 years or so, with the increase of science research in the cosmetic industry, body wraps have become increasingly popular as a spa treatment. Body wraps are both a cosmetic and therapeutic treatment …
Whether your personal preference is taking a bath or a shower, for many people there’s nothing like a good back scrub. However, it’s actually quite difficult to give yourself a really good thorough back exfoliation if you’re on your own. Unless your significant other or close family member is on hand every time you wash, …
At a Glance Grey hair seems to be an unavoidable side effect of getting older. Your chance of going grey increases 10 – 20 percent every decade after 30 years. (source) Genetics and ageing are thought to be the two major contributors to your hair turning grey but nutritional and hormonal factors can affect hair …
At a Glance History suggests cupping therapy has been around for thousands of years According to science cupping therapy can promote pain relief and relaxation and ease symptoms in a number of health conditions There are many techniques when it comes to cupping therapy and each is said to be useful in different ailments. (source) …
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I’ve always viewed martial arts as being a great form of exercise, and of course a whole lot of fun to do! Since I began almost a year ago, I’ve learned a whole lot of amazing techniques, improved my boxing and sparring skills, and even lost weight! But who knew that I would have a lot …
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Everyone wants to know how to get more energy during the day, right? I know I could use an energy boost first thing in the morning when I’m sitting down at my computer to start writing, or when I’m trying to drag myself to my Karate lesson at the end of a long day of …
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I’ve sometimes wondered – and others have asked – if I have a form of ADD or ADHD. I have a very hard time sitting still, and not a moment goes by in the day when I’m not doing something, playing with something, reading something, or fiddling with something. I’m not a smoker, but I …
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Are you feeling tired but wired? Does it feel as if no amount of sleep relieves your fatigue? You could be suffering from adrenal fatigue, a common condition affecting millions. Our ancient bodies are not adapted to our relatively stressful modern lifestyles. Hunter-gatherer societies on average spent 17 hours a week working. Our little adrenal …