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Ditch the Suits and Ties
June 1st, 2013Have you been meaning to take a family vacation, but haven’t been able to leave the office behind? With spring break long gone and Christmas break a distant memory, the time is now. We’ve heard over and again how important it is for your health to switch from work suits to swimsuits, yet it seems more and more of us never take that much-needed vacation.
Fun and relaxing vacation destinations
Brighten Your Mood with a Bath
May 1st, 2013Aromatherapy can help fight stress, lift your mood, and alleviate aches, pains, burns, and even cellulite. How does it work?
Health Tips: The Scent of Happiness
March 1st, 2013Relaxing with friends, chilling to an ambient groove, enjoying the sweet pungent odor of … incense? According to a recent study, incense can be a potent addition to our strategies for preventive mental health.
Health News: Beat Stress and Anxiety…with Lavender
March 1st, 2013Lavender has been known for quite some time to calm nerves, restore balance, and promote rest. That is why it’s commonly used in linen sprays, potpourri, perfumes, and oils. But now a clinically-studied lavender oil supplement has been discovered as a safe, non-habit-forming way to help you feel more relaxed and stay productive.
What Do You Know About Hypnotism?
March 1st, 2013A survey conducted last fall by the Morpheus Clinic for Hypnosis in Toronto found that public perception of hypnosis is improving, but that some old myths die hard.
Getting Started in Yoga
November 1st, 2012“You have no idea how much your life is going to improve as a result of this. Food tastes better. The air seems fresher. You’ll have more energy and self-confidence than you ever dreamed of.” When Jerry Seinfeld uttered these words, he was talking about a shower head—but never mind that. He could just as well have been talking about yoga.
Eight poses for calm, energy, and clarity
The Best Ever Detox Bath Soak
November 1st, 2012Detox bath soaks have been a way to rid the body of unwanted toxins and pollutants for centuries. Impurities and toxins enter the body from certain foods or the environment. Bath soaks mix heat and steam with salts and other components to detox the body. The hotter the temperature of the bath, the more the body will get rid of the impurities.
Health Tips: To Find New Energy
May 1st, 2012A new brain study by researchers at Yale University shows that people who meditate regularly are able to switch off parts of the brain associated with anxiety, schizophrenia, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, and other problems.
Experience the therapeutic effects of meditation.
Open Your Heart
May 1st, 2012Iyengar Yoga was founded by B. K. S. Iyengar of India and focuses on body alignment and is known for its use of props to accommodate students of all abilities, promote deeper understanding of poses and allow for longer holds in poses for restorative work.
Try these yoga poses to help your circulation and support your heart health.Spring Greening
April 1st, 2012While temperatures slowly begin to rise and the snow has melted away, for many people, it’s time to start planning this year’s garden. And really, is it ever too early to begin planning for an abundant harvest? Whether you view gardening as a necessity for healthy, sustainable food, or as a pleasant past-time activity, gardening truly is for anyone and everyone!
The many benefits of gardening.
