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Aromatherapy may not seem like it packs a real punch for your wellbeing, but this complementary wellness therapy comes up smelling of roses. In fact, there are four major ailments that aromatherapy can really help. 1. Dry Skin…

Complementary therapy is usually used to treat people who are suffering from a medical condition. They may or may not also be receiving traditional medical treatment in a hospital at the same time. Complementary therapy usually focuses on…

Ayurveda is an ancient Indian holistic medical system based on achieving physical and mental harmony with nature. The 5,000-year-old complementary wellness therapy is made up of different things to improve your health, wellbeing, behaviour…

From the time you get up to the time you go to bed, some form of stress will have an impact on your wellness. However, it’s not just your emotional health that takes a hit from life’s daily worries; chronic stress contributes to all…

Premature infants who are born in the specialised environment of the Newborn Intensive Care Units often deal with stress from their surroundings. As these children are under-developed due to being pre-term, they are often born with an…

It's long been known that stress can ruin your motivation and productivity so, when you're at work, how important is it to take time out? Clark Wellness, a provider of massage and wellness products, has recently announced plans to offer…

Workplace stress is something that we all come into contact with. Whether it’s a demanding boss or an irritating colleague, stressors at work can take their toll on your corporate wellness, as well as your personal sense of health and…

Massage isn’t just an indulgence. It is a powerful ally in your healthcare regimen. Studies show that it relieves pain and improves the range of motion. It also eases, relaxes and softens injured, tired, and overused muscles, enhances…

Your masseur incorporates five main types of body-work, which affect you in different ways. Generally speaking, massage styles such as Swedish, Aromatherapy and Thai use one or more of these five movements. However, there are literally…

Getting a massage is one of the ultimate symbols of luxury in our society. We view the massage as a great way to help us relax and unwind, and many people also state that they believe that massages can have some medicinal value as well as…

Routine is the enemy of romance. If you've been in a relationship for a long time it is easy to find a monotonous routine setting into your life, especially in the bedroom. And when sex becomes dull it can put a real strain on your…

Whether you exercise in the gym, swimming pool, cycle, run or practice martial arts; you need to find ways of healing stretched and damaged muscles. Your muscles can also get very sore and stiff, which may inhibit your training for the next…

Massage is too often thought of as a luxury spa treatment, reserved only for the rich and affluent. But gradually, opinion is changing and coming around to the fact that massage is a core wellness practice that nobody should miss out on. Of…

Aromatherapy oils have long featured in various types of complementary therapy, and provide numerous wellness benefits. Exposure to oils in the form of aromatherapy massage is a luxurious spa treatment for very good reason. While the…

As the beauty editor for Vogue, Sigourney Cantelo has learnt a thing or two about anti-ageing wellness. However, after becoming pregnant, Cantelo decided to put her wellness wallet where her mouth is, and try going chemical-free with her…

Everybody knows that hitting the gym or pounding the pavements can be great for your wellness and wellbeing; it improves fitness, tones muscles and helps to shed fat. The darker side to this, however, is that many people injure themselves…

Ongoing research into the benefits of massage therapy are adding to the body of evidence showing how it can help with numerous diseases and disorders. As a result, a once reluctant medical community is now embracing therapeutic massage.…

Depression is an illness that has unfortunately gained a mainstream position in today’s health industry. It affects millions of people in the UK alone, and can in large part be attributed to a sense of alienation created by modern life. Too…

Massage therapy can have multiple benefits for many people of all ages, and has been practiced around the world in many cultures for thousands of years. Whilst, it is often considered to be a practice used to reduce stress, anxiety, strain…

Hot Stone Massage has long been a favourite spa treatment, and is now gaining popularity as a complementary therapy too. Your body benefits from the application of heat by hot stones, which helps the effectiveness of the overall massage.…

Headaches are a fact of life for many of us, and especially so at those times when our schedule is overflowing! It doesn’t seem fair that the time we put the most work in, is when we’re rewarded in the worst possible way. Tension headaches…

Nobody is immune to the effects of a good massage! For most of us, taking a massage is a luxury or a special treat; a chance to completely relax and give in to a sensual experience. But, how many people truly appreciate the therapeutic…