HEALTH AND
WELLNESS
Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus)
With its camphor-like smell, eucalyptus is a versatile essential oil for everyday use. It calms both the mind and body, as well as assisting with respiratory issues, skin irritations, fever and fatigue.
Read MoreRelieve back pain: 5 Beginner Yoga Exercises, Stretches and Poses
Back pain is a common issue many face, and research shows that nearly 10% of people worldwide experience at some point discomfort in their lower back. Exercises often help, but when we are short on time is when yoga stretches are extremely helpful as they promote blood flow and can alleviate some of the pain, stiffness and discomfort.
Read MorePitta imbalance — Are you easily irritated and prone to skin rashes or heartburn?
The foundations of Ayurveda are based on the 3 doshas - Vata, Pitta and Kapha. These doshas are what give us unique mind-body types and can help determine what symptoms or diseases we will be most prone to. If you have skin issues, get easily irritated or experience heartburn, you should learn more about the Pitta dosha.
Read MoreIntroduction to massage: Holistic medicine and antidote to stress
With new and emerging research, the importance of a massage or any kind of physical stimulus to the body that manipulates our muscles tells us that massage therapy can assist with preventing certain health issues and complications. So why not use the full benefits of a massage on a daily basis as prevention? And the best part is, we can even do it ourselves (to some extent).
Read MoreIntroduction to Osteopathy: Natural healing through movement and touch
General movement and exercise reduce the risk of mortality by nearly 30%. This means that our muscles, joints and connective tissue might get banged up every once in a while, but with many of us, that rarely happens. It’s actually the opposite because of our modern, sedentary lifestyle, where our range of motion and flexibility decreases. This is where osteopathy can assist and also potentially decrease the risk of long-term health issues.
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