April is stress awareness month – held every April since 1992. Stress can affect your health and well-being in several ways. Stressed people are more susceptible to: headaches high blood pressure heart disease depression a lowered immune system insomnia To alleviate the effects of stress, you can: exercise – exercise and time spent outdoors can [...]
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Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that is characterized by widespread muscle and joint pain and fatigue. Other symptoms that commonly occur with Fibromyalgia include: Anxiety or depression Decreased pain threshold or tender points Sleep problems (waking up unrefreshed) Problems with memory or thinking clearly Morning stiffness Headaches Tingling or numbness in hands or feet Source Tender point [...]
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Image Source: http://nirvanareflexologyspa.com/photos/footchart.jpg Image Source: http://nirvanareflexologyspa.com/photos/handchart.jpg Reflexology is a treatment that uses pressure on specific areas on the feet, hands and ears to relieve a variety of issues and balance the flow of energy in the body. Reflexology is often relaxing and can be an effective way to relieve stress. Reflexology traces back to ancient [...]
Lavender is my go to essential oil. Whether the issue is a cut, burn, or headache I reach for a bottle of lavender oils as my first choice for easing discomfort. Lavender is an herb that is native to the mountainous zones of the Mediterranean where it grows in sunny, stony habitats however it can [...]