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Acupuncture
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese healing system which uses fine needles to re-balance the patient's energies.
Acupuncture - A Patient's Guide
Ron Piercy demystifies acupuncture. Learn what to expect, who can benefit, how much it costs and how many treatments you'll need.
Chinese Natural Cure
Rodolfo P. Orlanda Jr. introduces to the Chinese Medicine concepts of yin and yang, 5 elements theory, and qi.
Alexander Technique
The Alexander Technique re-educates the pupil about how to use their mind and body more effectively in their everyday lives.
The Alexander Technique - Taking the Pressure Off Your Body
Robert Rickover describes the Alexander Technique and its benefits. Also includes tips on choosing an Alexander Technique teacher.
Pitfalls of High Heels
Are your shoes harming your health? Robert Rickover explains why wearing high heels can cause back pain and more.
The Perfect Chair for Good Posture
Robert Rickover says we can't blame our aches and pains on the chair we're using, but we can learn to sit well in any chair!
Fear of Falling - Alexander Technique Can Help
Are you getting older and afraid of falling? Robert Rickover explains how the Alexander Technique can help your balance and reduce the risks of falling.
Avoiding Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI) - What We Can Learn From Musicians
Musicians regularly suffer from repetitive strain injuries. Robert Rickover explains what causes problems like RSI and carpal tunnel syndrome and how to avoid them.
Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy uses plant essential oils for their therapeutic effects on the mind and body.
Aromatherapy and Essential Oils - A Patient's Guide
Richard Keaney's guide to aromatherapy. Topics covered include essential oils, the history of aromatherapy, and what to expect from a visit to an aromatherapist.
Essential Oil Safety
Catherine Doyle explains how to use essential oils at home without harming your health.
Aromatherapy and the Mind - Using Essential Oils to Balance Your Emotions
Catherine Doyle explains which essential oils to use for stress relief, anxiety, depression, or to give yourself a mental boost!
How to Use Essential Oils
Catherine Doyle lists 5 simple ways to benefit from essential oils at home or at work.
Essential Oils - A Buyer's Guide
Catherine Doyle's tips on buying high quality essential oils for aromatherapy newbies.
Aromatherapy for Pregnancy
Vanessa Nixon Klein writes on the use of essential oils during pregnancy. She includes a list of oils that should be avoided at this time, and a list of helpful oils for common pregnancy ailments.
The Joys of Infant Massage and Aromatherapy
Lina Markham encourages you to use baby massage and essential oils to connect with your baby and make life easier for you both.
Aroma Baby - Essential Oils for Infants and Children
Want to know which essential oils are safe for your little one? Vanessa Nixon Klein shares helpful oils for babies and children, and tell you how to use them.
Ayurveda
Ayurveda is a complete system of medicine that originated in ancient India. It encompasses the use of herbs, nutrition, massage, and yoga.
Keep Back Pain at Bay
Savitha Suri on the causes, prevention, and treatment of back pain according to the Ayurvedic tradition.
Turmeric - Go for Gold
Dr. Krishna R.S. looks at the prominent use of turmeric in Ayurveda.
Hysterical about Headaches?
Savitha Suri explains what causes headaches and offers recommendations for tension headaches, migraines, and sinusitis.
Ayurveda for Winter Depression
Savitha Suri discusses seasonal affective disorder (SAD) from an Ayurvedic perspective, and offers tips to prevent and reduce the intensity of the winter-time blues.
Therapeutic Uses of Honey in Ayurveda
Dr. Krishna R.S. explores the traditional uses of honey in Ayurvedic medicine.
Ayurvedic Care for Your Eyes
Savitha Suri discusses common eye problems from an Ayurvedic perspective.
Psoriasis - A Natural Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment
Savitha Suri discusses the triggers for psoriasis from both a medical and Ayurvedic perspective and suggests tips for self-care.
Indigestion - An Ayurvedic Perspective
Savitha Suri discusses indigestion and introduces the concept of agni.
Manifold Wonders of Massage Therapy
Savitha Suri explains the uses of massage therapy within Ayurvedic medicine.
Bowen Technique
The Bowen technique is a gentle bodywork therapy which results in immediate muscle relaxation and pain reduction. Bowen technique is also known as Bowen therapy and Bowenwork.
The Bowen Technique - Gentle Touch Produces Miracles
Gerri Shapiro provides an introduction to the Bowen Technique. She tells her own story and that of several patients, as well as explaining how the Bowen Technique works and what to expect from a Bowen treatment.
How Bowen Can Help During Pregnancy
Bowen Technique teacher and practitioner Jo Lunn explains how the Bowen Technique can help during pregnancy.
How Bowen Technique can help before, during and after having children
Jo Lunn explains how the Bowen Technique can improve fertility, help with common pregnancy concerns, and also assist with the health of babies and young children.
How the Bowen Technique can Help Your Posture and Increase Productivity at Work
Jo Lunn illustrates how your posture affects your mood and your workplace productivity; and shows how the Bowen Technique can improve your posture, relieve stress, and address aches and pains.
Chiropractic
Chiropractic focuses on the relationship between structure and function to restore health through the body's innate healing mechanisms.
Chiropractic - A Patient's Guide
Michelle Chrapkowska's guide to chiropractic. Learn what to expect, what it costs and how to find a chiropractor.
Stuck in a Slump?
Michelle Chrapkowska explains why good posture is great for your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
Complementary Medicine
Complementary and alternative medicine are therapies which fall outside of mainstream medicine. They tend to treat the patient as a whole, rather than treating a specific ailment, recognising the link between mind and body in maintaining health.
Choosing a Practitioner
Catherine Doyle offers some pointers on finding and choosing an alternative practitioner.
What is Alternative Medicine?
Catherine Doyle provides an introduction to complementary and alternative medicine and explains some of the terms in common use.
Counselling
Counselling allows people to explore aspects of their lives, and the thoughts and feelings that are connected with them, in a supportive and confidential relationship.
Counselling - An Introduction
Louise Stroud explains what happens during counselling and how it can help many people. She also touches on the different types of counselling available, and explains the typical costs involved.
Where is Your Happiness? - Past, Present or Future?
David Thomas reminds us that contentment and happiness result when we live in the present moment.
Turn Your Relationship Around
Andrea Sheehy takes a look at the impact of an unhappy relationship, and examines how relationship counselling can help to turn things around so that you both feel happy together again.
Alcoholism is a 4-fold Progressive Disease
Robin Foote takes a look at the progression of alcoholism through the realms of mind, body, feelings, and spirit.
How to Really Talk to Your Therapist - 4 Collaborative Steps
To help you get the most out of therapy, Steven Frankel suggests taking a more active role in the process.
Getting The Most Out Of Therapy - How to Collaborate with Your Therapist
In therapy, but not seeing results? Steven Frankel offers advice on getting your therapy back on course.
But I can Always Talk to My Friends - How Counselling is Different from Friendly Advice
Bay Whitaker tells us why sometimes talking with friends about your problems just isn't enough.
Dance Therapy
Dance Therapy is the therapeutic use of expressive movement to affect physical, emotional and mental health.
Fighting Childhood Obesity through Dance
Dzagbe Cudjoe talks about dance can be used as an effective form of exercise for overweight children, and explains some of the different styles of dance available.
Improving Mental Health through Dance
Dzagbe Cudjoe explores Dance Movement Therapy as an effective therapy for mood disorders and other mental health issues.
Dance Meditation with Your Child
Dzagbe Cudjoe describes the benefits of moving meditation for children.
Dance for Visually Impaired Children
Dzagbe Cudjoe describes how dance therapy can help partially sighted and blind children.
Teaching Deaf Blind Children to Enjoy Dance
Dzagbe Cudjoe offers advice for those who want to teach dance to deaf bind people.
Improve Your Mood Through Colour Therapy
Dzagbe Cudjoe explores the fascinating world of colour.
Ear Candling
Ear candling is a gentle complementary treatment. It is also known as ear coning, or thermo-auricular therapy.
Ear Coning for Your Health
Judy Knoll explains how ear coning (or ear candling) helps to maintain optimum health.
Ergonomics
Ergonomics looks at ways to improve people's efficiency and comfort in their working environment.
Workstation Ergonomics
Catherine Doyle explains some basic ergonomic principles to help you to protect your health while using a computer.
RSI Tips for Computer Users
Catherine Doyle describes the warning signs of RSI and offers practical suggestions on safer computing.
Exercise
Exercising your body is important for fitness, cardiovascular health, stamina, and muscle tone.
Good Stretch? Bad Stretch? - How to Decide for Yourself
Brad Walker explains why a particular stretch is not inherently good or bad, and offers advice on deciding whether a stretch is appropriate for you, as well as guidelines for stretching without injury.
7 Things You Should Not Be Doing In the Gym
Craig Burton discusses common mistakes made in the gym and offers alternatives which help you to achieve your goals.
Why Exercise is Important After Your Baby
Tracey Mallett offers advice on restarting an exercise routine after having a baby.
Tone Up with your Chair
These two quick exercises from Tracey Mallet tone your abs, hips and bum.
Exercise, Dance and Pregnancy
Dzagbe Cudjoe shares tips on dancing through your pregnancy. Also includes general information on exercising during pregnancy.
Feldenkrais Method
The Feldenkrais Method brings awareness to movement of the body.
The Feldenkrais Method - Awareness Through Movement
Dzagbe Cudjoe talks about the Feldenkrais Method and its successful use with children who have special needs.
Radiant Alignment
Waller McInnes shows you quick ways to fix your posture and allow you inner radiance to shine through!
Flower Remedies
Flower remedies (or essences) work with emotional, mental and spiritual imbalances. They are made using a system similar to that used in homeopathy.
Bridging the Gap with Flower Remedies
Linda Webber introduces the Bach flower remedies and Australian bush flower essences.
Flower & Vibrational Remedies - What Can They Do for You?
Helen Thompson's introductory article explains when vibrational remedies are useful, how they are made and explains the original system - Bach flower remedies.
Blossom with the Bach Original Flower Remedies
Amy Lyddall helps you create your own personal combination of Bach flower remedies to help you manage life's ups and downs.
Animal Holistic Health & Relationships
Linda Webber explores the relationship between health in animals and their relationship with people.
Healthy Lifestyle
For true health, you should also pay attention to the world around you.
Biodynamics
Scott Anderson introduces biodynamics, a sustainable method of agriculture that respects the natural rhythms of the earth.
DIY Holistic & Natural Beauty Products
Zoe Penny shares some recipes for making your own natural beauty products.
Cleaning your Home Without Toxic Chemicals
Catherine Doyle explains how you can replace cleaning products with natural cleaning products to reduce the chemical load in your home.
Breast Self-Massage is Simple
Susun Weed explains how to self-massage your breasts - an alternative to the dreaded breast exam that works just as well in recognising abnormal breast changes.
Herbal Medicine
Herbal medicine is the use of plants for their therapeutic value. The flowers, leaves, stems, roots, and/or berries may be used.
Using Herbs Simply and Safely
Susun Weed describes her four maxims for using medicinal herbs safely and choosing them wisely.
Here Comes the Flu Season
Susun Weed offers her recommendations on using herbs to prevent and fight 'flu. Read Susun's favourite ways to boost the immune system, and learn about anti-viral and anti-bacterial herbs that can help if you do get sick.
Herbal Allies for Pregnant Women
Susun Weed shares her knowledge of herbal remedies that are particularly useful during pregnancy. Susun offers advice on relieving common ailments, nourishing the body, and provides a list of herbs to avoid at this time.
Herbs as Medicines
Danny and Susan Siegenthaler draw on their extensive experience as medical herbalists to question the pharmaceutical industry's isolation of the active ingredients of medicinal plants for use in pharmaceutical drugs.
10 Tips for Women with PMS
Many women suffer from water retention, mood swings, tender breasts, and indigestion in the week before menstruation. Susun Weed offers ten short tips to combat these common problems using herbs and diet.
Healthy Bones - The Wise Woman Way
Susun Weed shares the Wise Woman ways to strong and healthy bones, placing emphasis on nutrition, exercise, and herbs.
Bee Propolis - Synergistic Health Care for the 21st Century
James Fearnley talks about propolis, a natural medicine with antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer and immunomodulatory effects.
Chinese Herbs for the Skin
Albert Y Leung PhD examines the relationship between the traditional properties of Chinese herbs and modern scientific findings.
Energy and Stamina - The Wise Woman Way
Susun Weed looks at building stamina and energy by drinking herbal infusions, eating whole grains, and avoiding stimulants.
Strengthen your Immune System
Susun Weed shares her herbal allies to help you avoid catching the flu!
Herbal Allies for Pregnancy Problems
In this companion article to Herbal allies for pregnant women, Susun Weed offers advice on herbal tonics that can assist with pregnancy problems. Includes red raspberry, nettle, and calcium.
Help for Women with Fibroids
Susun Weed shares Wise Woman ways to help yourself if you've been diagnosed with uterine fibroids.
Herbal Healing After a Caesarean
Susun Weed offers tips for healing mother and child the wise woman way.
Bladder Infections
Susun Weed's Wise Woman remedies for cystitis, urethritis, and urinary tract infections (UTI's) using herbs, diet, water, and pelvic floor exercises.
Echinacea - Key Concepts and Controversies
Dale Pinnock writes on the clinical applications of Echinacea.
Feeling Frisky? - Herbs for Fertility
Susun Weed explores herbs that can be used to both increase and decrease fertility in women.
Dealing with Candida Albicans - Vaginal Yeast the Wise Woman Way
Susun Weed offers some dietary and herbal recommendations to keep vaginal yeast under control.
Backache First Aid Tips
Susun Weed suggests some ways to tackle back pain. Learn how to use dietary changes, herbs, and exercise to prevent and relieve pain both long and short term.
Winter Health - Hot Colds and Cold Colds
Susun Weed shares tips for preventing winter colds and flu, and for treating them if you do get sick.
Energise and Enjoy with Nettle
Susun Weed explores herbs that can help with the Winter blues - St Joan's wort and stinging nettle.
Fatigue and Mood Changes in Pregnancy
Susun Weed offers helpful natural remedies for pregnant women suffering from fatigue and mood changes.
Treating Weight Loss with Chinese Herbs
Steven Sonmore explains how diets often fail to help us lose weight. Instead he suggests we look to Chinese medicine for an integrated solution that will last.
Headaches and Migraine
Susun Weed takes a natural approach to tackling headaches and migraines.
Herbal Oils for Breast Self-Massage
In this companion article to Breast Self-Massage is Simple, Susun Weed describes herbal oils that can be used to enhance the therapeutic effects of your breast self-massage.
The Secrets of Chinese Herbal Remedies
Michelle Sigurdson offers some straightforward tips to help you get the most out of chinese herbal treatments.
Homeopathy
Homeopathy is an holistic therapy that works on the principle that like cures like. It uses very dilute remedies to address the cause of problems.
Homeopathy - An Introduction
Elaine Webb introduces homeopathy. Learn about the principles that underlie this gentle holistic therapy, as well as what a treatment involves.
Homeopathy through an Allopath's Eyes - About Homeopathy and its Founder
In part 1 of this article, Dr. Rajesh Vishwanathan talks about the history of homeopathy, its founder and principles.
Homeopathy through an Allopath's Eyes - Vital Force
In part 2 of this article, Dr. Rajesh Vishwanathan talks about the concept of the vital force and explains how it operates in health disease, cure, and recovery.
Homeopathy and Flu
Rajesh Vishwanathan on homeopathic remedies for flu.
Arnica - Practical Homeopathy
If you want to try homeopathy, Arnica is a great remedy to start with. Mary Aspinwell gives some quick tips on when to use it.
Here Comes the Sun - Practical Homeopathy
Mary Aspinwall's print out and keep guide to homeopathic remedies for over-exposure to the sun. Plus tips for sun safety.
Spotlight on Homeopathy
Mary Aspinwall takes a brief look at the history and use of homeopathy today.
Homeopathy for Childbirth and Labour
Mary Aspinwall's print out and keep guide to homeopathic remedies for childbirth. Plus a useful guide to getting through the 3 stages of labour.
Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy uses hypnosis to communicate with the subconscious mind, allowing reprogramming of emotional attitudes and reactions.
What Can Hypnosis Do for You?
Sarah Beckitt uses a question and answer approach to introduce you to hypnosis and hypnotherapy.
Hypno-Psychotherapy - Hypnosis and the Mind
Justina Pettifer provides an introduction to hypno-psychotherapy for those considering using hypnosis to enhance their mental, physical, or emotional well-being.
Hypnosis Goes Straight to the Heart of the Problem - A Case Study in Hypnosis
In this case study, Bruni Brewin relates Will's story. Will suffered from arrhythmia - a problem with his heartbeat. When conventional treatments failed to work, and Will's cardiologist told him that "it was all in his head," Will turned to Bruni Brewin to see if hypnosis could help him.
How Hypnosis Helps Phobias
Alan Crisp looks at phobias and fears and how hypnosis can help to overcome them.
Time to Stop Smoking
Alan Crisp talks about the dangers of smoking, the benefits of stopping, and how hypnotherapy can help.
History of Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy - A Powerful Healing Tool for the Benefit of Mankind
Hypnosis has been used as a healing art since the times of the ancient Egyptians. Alan Crisp describes its history and key figures.
Hypnosis and the Mind
Michelle Beaudry explains how the mind works, and how hypnosis directly accesses the subconscious mind to facilitate change.
Hypnotherapy to Reduce and Manage Stress
Alan Crisp examines hypnotherapy as a treatment for stress, anxiety and panic attacks.
Choosing a Hypnotherapist
David Allen advises on choosing a hypnotherapist, with advice on what to look for both before and after the initial appointment.
Making Suggestion Work - A Guide for Hypnotherapists
In this article aimed at hypnotherapists, Louise Watts explains how to formulate suggestions.
Applications of Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy
Louise Watts looks at some of the therapeutic applications of hypnosis and hypnotherapy. Includes pain relief, habit control, performance improvement, mental illness, emotional problems and neurosis.
How Hypnosis Helps with Weight Loss
Alan Crisp talks about how why diets don't work, but how hypnosis can help you to lose weight and keep it off.
Don't Panic! - Panic Attacks Explained
Jon Rhodes talks about panic attacks - their symptoms and treatment.
Can Hypnosis Help Me Access Past Lives?
Jon Rhodes on past life regression. Is it truly possible to access past lives, or are the details conjured up by the subconscious mind?
Analytical Hypno-Psychotherapy - Hypnosis as a Tool in Therapy
Peter McMahon looks at the many uses of hypnosis in a therapeutic environment. Essential reading for therapists working with the mind.
Weight Loss and Hypnosis
Having trouble losing weight? Jon Rhodes explains how hypnosis can help you lose weight and keep it off!
10 Top Tips for Choosing a Hypnotherapist
How do you know if a hypnotherapist is any good? Mark Sheppard offers his top 10 tips to help you sort the wheat from the chaff.
How To Boost Your Immune System With Hypnosis
Roseanna Leaton explains how easy it is to use your mind to enhance your immune functioning.
Indian Head Massage
Indian head massage (also known as IHM or champissage) is a profoundly relaxing therapy which involves massage of the head, face, neck and shoulders.
Indian Head Massage - Heads Up on this Ancient Indian Treatment
Sarah Pluves talks us through what a treatment involves.
Jin Shin Jyutsu
Jin Shin Jyutsu allows energy to flow freely through the body, using a series of "safety energy locks".
Jin Shin Jyutsu - We Look After Our Mind & Body, But What About Our Spirit?
Sonia Algar explains why the ancient healing art of Jin Shin Jyutsu® could be the answer for you.
Life Coaching
Life coaching helps people to develop goals and get the results they are seeking in both their personal and professional lives.
Ten Myths About Life Coaching
Nicky Michelmore responds to ten common myths about life coaching.
Making Positive Changes to Your Life With Life Coaching
Louise Hawkley explains how life coaching works session by session.
10 Easy Life Coaching Techniques to Spring Clean your Life
Bev Madden shows you how you can feel cleansed and ready for spring with these 10 easy life coaching techniques.
How to Stop Criticising Yourself
Louise Hawkley explains how you can silence your inner critic and replace it with positive self-talk and empowering self-belief.
Your Radiant Purpose
Waller McInnes guides you to uncovering your life's true purpose.
Getting Things Done - Moving Beyond the Blocks That Bind You
Are you failing to achieve the things you want in life? Waller McInnes shares advice on overcoming obstacles and simply getting on with things.
Response-ability
Waller McInnes says it's time to take responsibility for the choices you're making in life.
Life Coaching - Who Needs It?
Feeling Stuck? In a Rut? Normal Munro explains how life coaching cann help you to make a change for the better.
Massage Therapy
Therapeutic massage encompasses a range of massage techniques from relaxing Swedish massage, to remedial massage, and energising sports massage.
Benefits of Massage Therapy
Brandon Raynor shares the physical, emotional, and physiological benefits of massage therapy.
Tension 101
Chris Simon explains the causes and effects of muscle tension, and why massage is an effective way to release tension.
Manage your Stress
Bruce Strickland explains how regular massage can help you to manage everyday stress.
What Can Massage Therapy Really Do for Your Back Pain?
Steve Hefferon talks about the benefits and limitations of massage therapy for back pain.
How To Give a Great 5 Minute Massage
Chris Simon shows you how you can give someone a relaxing neck and shoulder massage.
Thai Yoga Bodywork
In this fascinating exploration of Thai Massage, Sonia Osorio talks about the origins of this modality in the Buddhist temples in Thailand, and explains how it combines elements of Ayurveda, yoga, and Buddhist meditation with bodywork.
Tantric Massage Demystified
Alexey Kuzmin explains that Tantric massage is a powerful & effective therapy to treat all kinds of sexual dysfunction and trauma.
Meditation
Meditation is the process of relaxing the mind in order to bring about a state of serenity or clarity.
Meditation for Beginners
Catherine Doyle describes the practise and benefits of meditation. A simple meditation technique is also included to get you started.
The Power of Simplicity in Holistic Living
Prem Nirmal looks at creating balance in life. He considers the effects of negative and positive habits, before describing two simple techniques that can help to restore balance when practised regularly.
Kundalini Meditation
This meditation, from Susun Weed's book New Menopausal Years the Wise Woman Way, is specifically designed for menopausal women who are experiencing hot flushes.
What is the Purpose of Meditation?
For Chris Bourne, meditation is a spiritual journey in which we explore who we are.
Meditation to Relieve Stress - The Connection Between Mind and Body
Anna Dorbyk looks at how meditation affects both mind and body.
The Power of a Child's Imagination
Patti Teel explains how visualization can help children sleep, improve their health and attain their goals.
Escaping Sensory Overload through Meditation
If you're new to meditation, or looking for a way to refresh your routine, here are a few tips from Laurie Desjardins for getting started.
Guided Meditation for a Better Life
Ed McDonough talks about the benefits of guided meditation.
Meditation - A Prescription for Aging
Rosanna Rogacion takes a look at studies into improved brain function in meditators and explains why meditation can keep us younger for longer.
Top Strategies for Finding Inner Peace
In this inspirational article, Sarah Kuipers shares simple strategies to bring calm and peace into your everyday life.
Meridian Energy Therapies
A collection of energy healing modalities which work with the body's meridians. Includes EFT, TFT, TAT, NET, and ET.
EFT - How Can Something So Simple Be So Effective?
Suzanne Zacharia explains how Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) can be a useful addition to any complementary practitioner's offerings.
Neuro Emotional Technique
Jef Gazley's introduction to Neuro Emotional TechniqueTM (NETTM). NET was originally developed as a stress reduction technique, but is often used now as a powerful technique for accessing the emotions. This article explains how the technique works and where it can be applied therapeutically.
Two Natural Cures that Baffled American Doctors! - NAET and EFT
Robert Fioravante talks about two energy-based therapies that have been successfully treating allergies and phobias.
Energy Psychology
Jef Gazley examines the similarities and differences between NET, TFT, EFT and several other modalities which also use energy for psychological change.
Naturopathy
Naturopathic medicine, or naturopathy, is an holistic approach to health care. Practitioners use homeopathy, therapeutic nutrition, hydrotherapy, and other therapies to treat the patient.
Naturopathic Medicine - Quality Holistic Healthcare for a new Medical Paradigm
Matthew Reddy explores the history of Naturopathy and looks at the medical education received by Naturopathic doctors in America today.
The Modern Naturopath
Hermann Keppler gives an excellent insight into the mind of a naturopath. Understand how naturopathic medicine seeks to treat the cause of disease rather than the symptoms, and how this is achieved.
The Bladder - Stress Incontinence
Susun Weed's 6 step guide to dealing with stress incontinence.
Nutrition
Nutrition is the science of food and nourishment - the proteins, fats, carbohydrates, fibre, vitamins and minerals that we need to eat for optimal health.
No Nonsense Nutrition
Do you want to eat more healthily, but don't know where to start? Dr. Rita Louise's no nonsense guide to nutrition can start you on the path to healthy eating today!
Lower Cholesterol Levels Naturally
Rita Louise talks about cholesterol and offers recommendations designed to lower cholesterol levels naturally through diet, herbs, and exercise.
Nutrition for Women
Susun Weed writes on nutrition, with particular emphasis on women's nutritional needs and issues.
Health Risks of Diet Pills
Margie James discusses diet pills. She explains how they work and the dangers associated with using them.
Can the GI Diet Help You Lose Weight?
Jane Flinders explains all about the Glycemic Index, or GI. While the GI was originally designed for diabetics to help them regulate their blood sugar levels, find out why paying attention to the GI of the foods you eat can help you to maintain energy levels throughout the day, and to lose weight, while maintaining a healthy diet.
Digestive Distress
Susun Weed offers dietary and herbal recommendations for women suffering from digestive problems. Many tips relate to menopausal women especially.
The Whole Story on Whole Foods
Learn why whole foods are important for a healthy body with Elizabeth Yarnell.
To Salt Or Not To Salt
Elizabeth Yarnell offers a guide to salting food before eating. She explains what salt does for the body and compares table and sea salt.
The Healing Secrets of Food and Nutrition
Jorge Bustamente shares some quick tips on improving your health through food.
Time With the Kids Versus a Home-Cooked Meal? - You Can Have Both!
Elizabeth Yarnell examines trends in time spent with children, and offers a quick a healthy recipe suggestion.
Soft Drinks - The Drink of Champions?
Craig Burton looks at the popularity of soft drinks and investigates whether they are nutritionally sound or not.
The Real Story of Food and Health
Loren Howe compares traditional foods and preparations with those we eat today.
Are the Foods You're Eating Keeping You In Pain? - Try an Anti-Inflammatory Diet
Jesse Cannone explains how a healthy diet can reduce inflammation in the body, and how a poor diet can contribute to it.
Cultured, Whole Food Vitamins and Supplements
Christine Dreher explains why nutritional supplements created from whole food are the best source of dietary supplementation.
Back Up Your Child's Diet - Supplementation for Children
Dr Alan Greene on how to choose a vitamin supplement to ensure your children are getting the micronutrients they need to thrive on.
Basic Nutrition for Your Cat
Kymthy Schultze explains the basic nutritional requirements for your feline friends.
Putting Out the Fire of Acid Reflux and Heartburn Naturally
Need relief from heartburn or acid reflux? Christine Dreher's natural tips can help to relieve and prevent your discomfort.
Benefits of a Balanced pH Level
Christine Dreher explains the fundamental role of diet in maintaining your body in optimal health, and shows how simple changes can correct the inadequacies that can lead to chronic disease.
Simple Steps for Easy Weight Loss
Kim Evans explains why an unhealthy lifestyle can stop you from losing weight. She offers simple dietary tips to reduce toxins in your body can help your liver to burn fat and help you to lose weight.
A Guide to the Budwig Diet for Cancer
Dr Lloyd Jenkins explains how changes to your diet could help you fight cancer.
Cleanliness Is Next to Godliness?
Kim Evans on toxins and the need for regular cleansing of our bodies through diet or fasting.
Guide to Cellulite Reduction
Learn how cellulite forms and what you can do to get rid of it! By Ross Edgely in conjunction with Femme Slender.
Osteopathy
Osteopathic medicine, or osteopathy, is a recognised system of diagnosis and treatment which concentrates on the musculo-skeletal system and its relation to the whole body.
My Aching Back - A Guide to Preventing Back Pain
Julian Winer explains why we tend to suffer from back pain and describes some simple stretches that can help to prevent it.
Personal Development
Personal development allows you to grow and become happier with yourself and the world around you.
Anger Management - The Gift of Forgiveness
In this simple, yet profound anger management practice, Charlie Badenhop draws on the dual wisdom of Aikido and scientific research. The practise helps you explore how to change long term anger into a wider range of life affirming emotions.
Building Self-Esteem - With Affirmations and Therapeutic Relaxation Music
Learn how to build self-esteem with Harry Henshaw. Understand how self-esteem works, and how it can be improved using the powerful combination of affirmations alongside therapeutic relaxation music.
Birthing a Golden Age - Through Relationship
Oshana Himot writes on choosing to heal our emotions and how this can help us to live an expanded life with responsibility, choice, and freedom for all.
Empower Yourself with the Wise Woman Tradition
Susun Weed explores the male-centric world of medicine and points out how a change in attitude can empower women and allow them to feel whole again.
Is it Finally Time to Forgive?
Charlie Badenhop shows us that forgiveness is the only way to free ourselves from anger and resentment.
The Nature of Thought Energy
Jeffrey R. Palmer talks about the power of our thoughts to manifest good or bad things in our lives. Learn to become aware of your thinking and the effects that it may be having on your own life and on others'.
Am I the Next Buddha?
Oshana Himot chooses to think, feel and act towards herself and others with love. Read the article to find out how you can do the same.
There is No More Important Person to Love than Yourself
Charlie Badenhop reminds us of the importance of loving the self.
Divine Synchronicity
Chris Bourne on how we can use synchronicity in our lives as a guide to keep us on a path that is true to ourselves.
Helping Kids Overcome Their Fears and Phobias
Patti Teel examines how children develop fear and phobias, and how you can help your kids to overcome them.
How Much is There to Know?
Chris Bourne considers whether a constant search for new knowledge can prevent us from finding the answers we need in life.
A Shifting of Consciousness
Susan Anderson explores how the world is changing from an authoritarian society to one where individuals take responsibility for their own lives.
Surgery as a Rite of Passage
Elizabeth Hepburn explains why we should see surgery as a great opportunity for personal change.
Do You Suffer from Performance Anxiety?
Charlie Badenhop coaches a client through his performance anxiety.
Living Generously - The Wise Woman Way
Susun Weed discusses what it means to live generously.
Think Yourself Out of Depression
Miriam Drugan provides practical information about the use of affirmations and positive self-talk, for people who are depressed, their carers and family.
Mummy Tantrums
Amanda Alexander shares a typical mum's experience - losing it with your children - and coaches you through coping better next time.
Reflexology
Reflexology stimulates reflex points in the feet (or hands) to restore balance and encourage healing.
Foot Reflexology - What it Can Do For You
Ariel Talmor describes his own personal journey as a foot reflexologist. Topics covered include the history of reflexology, an explanation of reflexology and its interactions with the mind, body, and soul.
Hidden Benefits of Reflexology - A Case Study
In this case study, Helen Thompson describes a treatment session and the emotional breakthrough that followed for her client.
Pregnancy Reflexology
Helen Fowler talks about the benefits of using reflexology during pregnancy and labour.
Health Through Reflexology
Are you in pain? Do you have infertility problems or digestive problems? Maybe reflexology can help! By Juliet du Preez.
Reiki
Reiki uses the channeling of universal life force energy to aid healing.
Reiki - A Hands On Healing Therapy
Howard Deshayes explains the Reiki principle and describes how Reiki was rediscovered and brought to the West. Other topics include the three levels (or degrees) of learning Reiki, healing oneself, and what to expect when receiving Reiki in a class or treatment.
Reiki Distance Healing
Anna Pizzoferrato talks about sending Reiki remotely. This article explores some of the many applications of Reiki distance healing, and points the interested reader to some research on the healing power of prayer.
Reiki for Cancer Patients
Andy Chrisostomou describes his multi-faceted approach to treatment for cancer patients. The Gerson Therapy and Reiki are combined with stress reduction and using the power of the mind.
Choosing a Reiki Practitioner or Teacher
Dawn Mellowship provides a useful checklist of things to look for when choosing a Reiki practitioner or teacher.
Reiki - A Path to Wholeness
Bronwen and Frans Steine on the relationship of Japanese Reiki to spirituality.
What Do I Think About When I'm Doing Reiki?
Bronwen and Frans Steine explore the effects of intention in these practical hints for Reiki practitioners.
Reiki and Western Medicine
Rosanna Rogacion explains the nature of Reiki and how Reiki is now being used in hospitals in the USA.
Traditional Usui Reiki
Rosanna Rogacion describes the teaching of Traditional Usui Reiki by the man himself - Mikao Usui.
The Science of Reiki - Myth, Mythology or Amazing Fact?
Len Thomas discusses the clinical observations of Reiki practitioners and their patients with a view to validating the Reiki phenomenon.
What are the Benefits of Reiki?
Frans and Bronwen Stiene discuss Reiki as a healing system explaining why the benefits are unique to each and every individual.
The Reiki Teacher's Choice
Frans and Bronwen Stiene on potential pitfalls and desirable qualities for Reiki teachers/masters. Essential reading for students approaching level 3 and for those already teaching professionally.
What Do I Do With the Colours I See with Reiki?
Frans and Bronwen Stiene explore why some people see colours with Reiki, what they mean, and what you should do with them.
The Process of Empowering One to Heal Themselves - Wei Chi Reiki
Kevin Ross Emery talks about the chanelling of Wei Chi Tibetan Reiki, an alternative to the popular Usui Reiki, which encourages client participation in their own healing.
Reiki Healing - A Personal Account
Helena Lundvik explains what Reiki is and what it can do.
Shamanic Healing
Shamanic healing facilitates change through techniques used by shamans around the world since ancient times.
Shamanic Healing and Soul Retrieval
Zannie Rose explains the principles of shamanic healing and looks at the modern day usage of this ancient healing art.
Understanding Shamanism
Sally Joyce explains the concepts and practices behind Shamanism.
Stress Management
Stress management techniques can help to reduce and relieve the effects of stressful situations, helping you to feel more balanced and in control.
Coping with Stress at Christmas
Catherine Doyle provides some practical suggestions for overcoming stress during the holiday season.
Manage Your Stress Naturally - With Herbs & Aromatherapy
Farah Khan explains how you can use herbal preparations and essential oils to help you manage stress.
How Stressed-Out Are You?
David Thomas explains how stress can be caused by the words you use when you're talking to yourself. He then shows you how to change your self-talk for a happier, and more in-control you!
The Clock is Ticking - Dealing with Deadlines
Charlie Badenhop discusses how to make time work for you by altering your perception of time.
Dealing with Stress? - Easy Ways to Feel Better!
Are you stressed out or overworked? Louise Hathway's tips can help you to feel and cope better.
Stress Management
Prem Nirmal gives a step by step approach to understanding and managing stress.
Stress - When it's too much
Everyone suffers from stress, but how do you know when you're blowing things out of all proportion? Louise Hathway explores some common reactions to stressful situations and offers advice on how to deal with your own reactions.
Say Goodbye to Stress in Minutes - It is possible!
Sarah Kuipers shares some simple breathing and grounding exercises that you can use in your practice and with clients to reduce stress.
Using Simple Exercises to Break Through Stress
Sarah Kuipers explores simple body-based exercises that practitioners can use to keep a lid on stress throughout their working day.
Theta Healing
Theta healing uses the slow theta brainwave state to bring about emotional and physical change.
How to Heal Beyond Your Beliefs - Theta Healing
Michal Golan explores how theta brainwave has the power to transform your life through Theta Healing.
Yoga
Yoga uses physical exercises, breathing exercises, and meditation to allow the body to attain a state of health and well-being.
Introduction to Yoga
Catherine Doyle introduces the asanas, pranayama and meditation of modern yoga, and how they can benefit our health. The article also explores some common yoga styles, as well as offering advice on choosing a yoga class.
Ashtanga Yoga
Catherine Doyle reports on ashtanga yoga, explaining how it differs from other styles of yoga. Ashtanga yoga is also known as power yoga.
Focus Through Yoga During Labour
Carmela Cattuti shows how yogic focus can help to ease pregnant women through the labour process. Detachment, breathing, and visualization are all explored as they relate to labour and delivery.
Swara Yoga
Prem Nirmal talks about swara yoga - an ancient practice that aligns breathing with the rhythms of the universe.
How to Stay Motivated in Your Yoga Practice
Nancy Wile offers tips to help you maintain enough motivation to get you through the inevitable decline in enthusiasm and plateaus of your yoga practice.
A Yoga for All Seasons - For Women, Yoga Offers a Bounty of Benefits
Charlotte Bradley on the many benefits of yoga for women throughout life.
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