Known as one of nature’s most incredible foods, eggs are a complete health powerhouse packed into a tiny package. This wonder food can be eaten with anything, at any time of day and provide an amazing amount of energy and nutrients for the body. While all eggs hold a number of health benefits, some eggs are actually better than others. In fact, free range eggs are thought to be much healthier than those that come from chickens that have been…
Introduction to Mindful Meditation Meditation is a form of alternative medicine that has been associated with a number of benefits, specifically to the individual’s mental health, such as decreased stress levels and improved mood. Mindfulness, in particular, is a form of meditation that involves intense concentration and focus on the present. Mindful meditation requires awareness of one’s thoughts and actions in the present, putting aside all thoughts of the past and the future. Meditation In Holistic Care No matter who…
How can a life coach help you achieve wellness? What is a life coach when it is at home, anyway? Once you have a life coach, you will wonder how you ever did without one! In addition, you will realize that everybody, yes, that’s everybody, needs a life coach. Why You Need A Life Coach A life coach is trained to help you achieve more of the life you wish you had. You’ll discover that most successful people have a…
There may be several reasons why you might be thinking of doing a juice detox. If you want to lose weight quickly to fit into a sleek dress, this might be the choice for you. If you are having digestive difficulties like constipation or irritable bowel syndrome, you could use a juice detox to clean out your bowels, starting fresh again with healthy bacteria like probiotics afterward. A juice detox involves drinking only juice made from raw fruits and vegetables,…
The Link Between Pain and Mental Illness It is not unusual to have both chronic pain and a type of mental illness. These two things are often related, whether because of the other, or simply occurring at the same time. Take a look at how they may be linked in your situation. How Pain and Mental Illness Are Linked Some people don’t realize that the reason they have pain and a mental illness is because they are so closely linked….
Pets are a great addition to your home. They offer many social benefits to kids. Whether you have one child or more than one, a pet can increase your quality of life. What is it about pets that make them so valuable? You see them in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. People seem to improve in health when pets are around. Children can also profit from living with a pet. Physically, they can improve their health by walking their…
By Marilyn L. Redmond Science says that energy moves. It is all about raising vibrational energy. Ending the energy drain from my past issues elevates me to a height of God consciousness, love, or healthy vibrations of well-being. For me spirituality means living in a loving spirit or beneficent vibrations of energy. The ego promotes my attraction to looking outside me for my satisfaction. The material world is tempting. Does it really provide contentment, serenity, or inner peace? Is it…
As a woman, you are faced with unique challenges- even more so as you age. Why? Well, compared to men, women undergo drastic changes following menopause, causing them to feel less like what makes then feminine and more closely worried about what the future holds. As such, aging can take a toll on the mental well-being of any woman, but especially those that have lingering doubts and insecurities in their minds. Luckily, this does not have to be the eventual…
How Music Therapy Helps With Chronic Pain There are a lot of different natural remedies for chronic pain, from eating right and exercising, to aromatherapy and massage. Another option that might be available to you is music therapy. You should learn more about music therapy as it might be the answer to your chronic pain problem. About Music Therapy Before understanding how music therapy can help with chronic pain, it helps to first understand what it is and what it…
About 1 in every 133 Americans is gluten intolerant. The majority of people who are gluten intolerant do not even know that they are. The reason for this is that the symptoms are so commonplace that it is easy to assume that you’re just feeling a little “off”. Over time, people get used to feeling these symptoms and just assume that they have poor health or they are getting old. In reality, they are gluten intolerant and they’re consuming foods…