Complementary Wellness

By Adrienne Erin Aquatic therapy has been around for generations thanks to its ability to help cure or lessen common medical conditions.Historically, this type of therapy has taken place in regular pools or spas; now,…

The difference between ‘use-by’, ‘best-before’, ‘sell-by’ and ‘display until’ instructions on labels isn’t always clear. Here’s a useful guide to what these confusing terms mean. Use-by Use-by is a common label on fresh products such as…

Those who are struggling with their fertility may begin to look into complementary forms of medicine, such as Chinese medicine, to see if they can improve things in this way. Chinese medicine has been used to assist couples with their…

Deepak Chopra, one of the most famous Ayurvedic healers in history, claims that the body contains immense levels of knowledge, about which we are not yet aware. Ayurveda is a 5,000 year old, ancient healing system that has originated in…

Traditional Chinese Medicine, often abbreviated to TCM, is a variety of different complementary medicinal practices which have been developed in China over the past 5,000 years. These include acupuncture, herbal medicine, exercise, massage…

Home cooks generally fall into one of two camps – those who tidy as they go along and those who create havoc and then tidy later. While everyone has their own style of cooking, there are lots of benefits from tidying as you go. A tidy…

Ayurveda is a type of complementary medicine that is designed to heal, promote wellbeing and promote wellness through a range of alternative treatments. Many people first come into contact with Ayurveda through ayurvedic…

Go to Source But although he may look like he's being tortured, this man is instead enjoying a traditional 'fire spa' treatment at a massage shop in Quanzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province. The man is…

While the popularity of complementary wellness therapies stems from a desire to move away from nasty chemicals, many of these remedies are just as toxic to your wellbeing as Western drugs. This is according to new research from Greenpeace,…

Ayurvedic medicines rely heavily on spices, and turmeric is one of the main additions to many treatments - it offers a host of health benefits and can significantly improve your general wellbeing. While it may not enhance flavours too much,…

Chinese herbal medicine is a popular and well-known form of complementary healing. Now, however, environmental group Greenpeace claims that these very herbs could actually have a dangerous and damaging effect on your wellness. The group…

There are many reasons why it’s good to have plants in your home or office. They take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen as well as helping to clean the air by absorbing pollutants. A study from Kansas State University showed that…

Whether your kitchen is a warm, welcoming communal space in which food is lovingly prepared from choice, fresh ingredients, or simply a functional room in which chores are performed, how your kitchen is run will have a big impact on the…

It used to be that mainstream medicine and complementary medicine were never mixed – people generally entrusted their wellness to one or the other. Now, the trend has altered, and people are able to look after their wellbeing in a number of…

A car accident causes trauma on many levels, from physical to emotional and financial aspects. Immediate medical attention is necessary in order to ensure that more physical trauma does not occur. While doctors have certain methods of…

Aphids and similar pests are the bane of many a gardener’s life. These destructive pests can wreak havoc on gardens and farm crops alike, and their effect on carefully cultivated plants may tempt you to reach for the pesticide. But if…

If you think kitchen food scraps are good only for the bin or your garden compost heap, you could be in for a surprise. A number of seemingly useless kitchen leftovers can offer a variety of bizarre-sounding but effective beauty treatments.…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported problems for years over the levels of pesticides and industrial contaminants, claiming that they are too high where certain herbs are concerned. In recent years, the American Botanical…

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…

While you can’t deny that Western medicine has its benefits, do you ever get the feeling it takes a too compartmentalised approach to your wellbeing? It’s not hard to see that everything in wellness is connected; stress, for example, is an…

You may think complementary wellness is all just Chinese herbs and wind chimes, but the World Health Organisation (WHO) has actually identified more than 300 alternative therapies which are popular in different parts of the world. While…

There’s nothing more satisfying than growing your own vegetables but perhaps you are looking for a way to increase your yield, or grow healthier vegetables. Well, if you’re not already practising crop rotation, you’ll be amazed at the…

Single people often get a hard deal - so many thrifty tips focus on buying ingredients in bulk or cooking large dishes for big families. That’s great if you’re feeding a small army but if you’re cooking for one, it’s difficult to make the…

In India, nearly a century ago, a practice called yoga therapy began. Although it is not as old as the practice of yoga itself, this complementary therapy is being embraced by wider circles of people, convinced that it has had a strong…

When planning your garden, so many books suggest conventional guidelines such as choosing colours that complement one another. The problem with rules is that they stifle your creativity. Sometimes it can be fun to tear them up and try…

The last thing you want over the holiday season is a kitchen fire. Kitchen is the most likely place in the home for a fire to start, but during Christmas or a festival season this trend increases significantly. To avoid fire problems in the…

There is no doubt about it: modern medicine is a marvelous thing. There are, however, many people who believe that it does not offer the whole answer when it comes to treating every ailment. Some people prefer to temper it with a…

You’d be surprised how often your spine affects your wellness. Spine problems may be the underlying cause for your liver disease, back problems, headaches, eye problems, sinus issues or heart problems, but it could take ages for your doctor…

Ayurvedic medicine is gaining popularity as a complementary way to help protect and improve your wellness. It is a wonderful system which can help people with all kinds of different medical problems, but it is not necessarily the easiest…

As modern living accommodation becomes more compact, many people no longer have access to a garden of their own. Perhaps you live in a flat or apartment without any outside space or maybe your outside areas are paved or concreted. But just…