Complementary Wellness

Spending time outdoors in the fresh air is a great way to boost your mood and improve emotional wellbeing. As a result, mental health experts recommend gardening as a way to lift the symptoms of depression. As well as providing exercise and…

You are probably one of many people who don’t yet realise that aromatherapy skin care is another important part of holistic treatment. It is growing enormously in popularity among women because it gives you glowing, healthy skin and…

When your energy dips during the day, do you reach for popular pick-me-up snacks and wonder why they have a short lasting effect? Those sugary snacks, along with tea and coffee, are in fact stressing your adrenals. This makes them release…

It is true that as many of us grow older we begin to give up on our dreams or even just lose sight of the really important things in life. Think back to when you were younger. People would have often asked you what you wanted to be…

Holistic living offers us the opportunity to achieve balance in every area of our lives. Our health, relationships, spiritual wellbeing, mental wellness and finances can all benefit when we commit to living in a way that understands and…

Whether it’s that morning mug of coffee that helps you to kick-start your morning, or that pot of tea that calls out to you at the end of a long, hard day, sometimes, you just need a bit of caffeine. With that wellbeing-boosting feeling,…

If your wellbeing is affected by advanced hepatitis C (HCV), you may be one of the 40% of people who can benefit from triple therapy. This is according to Helene Fontaine, MD, of Cochin Hospital AP-HP in Paris, who says that even cirrhosis…

Superfoods are among the most popular ingredients in television cookery shows, but what exactly makes a food ‘super’? Although there’s no standard definition, a superfood is generally agreed to be one that gives particular health benefits.…

A new study from the University of Newcastle, Australia, suggests that if you want to keep your teeth until the day you die, you should follow the new draft guidelines from the World Health Organisation (WHO) to cut the amount of free…

Geoffrey Smith walks like a doctor, talks like a doctor, introduces himself as "doctor", but many of his patients would be puzzled to learn that Smith is not an MD. Smith, the medical director at Rainbow Hospice Care in Jefferson,…

This bank holiday weekend, many of us hit the local garden centres, and were inspired to get our gardens in tip top shape for summer. However, if you missed out there’s still plenty of time to work on your little patch of heaven, no matter…

By Meghan Belnap If you’re like most Americans, you spend your time alternating between dieting and wishing you were dieting. You probably couple your diet with bursts of exercise, and then somewhere along the line…

There something about oats that makes you think they’re inherently full of goodness, but what is it? Is it just a way to get your daily dose of fibre, or is there more to oats in the wellness stakes? As it happens, oats not only keep your…

Houseplants give off oxygen and help remove chemicals like formaldehyde, a common indoor vapour that can cause respiratory and neurological problems. Here are a few plants that can help you breathe easier: Aloe vera: This easy-to-grow,…

Not so long ago, the spring clean was considered essential, but today probably only one in two households undertakes this annual ritual. Our lives are too busy, we couldn’t be bothered or just don’t think it is necessary. Perhaps it’s not…

You wouldn’t think that something called Devil’s Claw is beneficial to your wellbeing, but the complementary wellness therapy has long been used in native African medicine. Its fruit is covered with sharp curved spines, hence the name, and…

Oil gets a bad name sometimes. It’s a bad word – we associate it immediately with fat and gaining weight and that can make many people shy away from oils and try to remove them for their diet entirely. But this isn’t a good idea; some oils…

Part of the charm of any garden is seeing a wide variety of wildlife. Many creatures will make your garden their home, from birds and butterflies to bees and hedgehogs. Of course some creatures are not as welcome as others – few gardeners…

Everyone wants their kitchen to smell fresh with no nasty whiffs, but one of the biggest causes of unpleasant aromas is your kitchen bin. Used several times a day, bins quickly become a breeding ground for germs and bad smells. Empty…

Article by Carly Budhram: Ten years ago, the practice of yoga tumbled into my life and never left. I had already spent years modifying my diet and performing cardiovascular exercise from an initial desire to be thinner; over time, I learned…

Playing in the garden is great fun for children. But forget swings, slides and paddling pools – there’s nothing children love more than interacting with nature and helping with the gardening itself. Gardening is ideal for getting kids…

In 2003 the World Health Organization stated that ‘added sugars’ should contribute no more than 10% of total energy intake. Today heart specialists argue that it is in desperate need of ‘emergency surgery’. In 2009 the American Heart…

You may think of gardening as just a relaxing hobby, but it is often so much more. Aside from the obvious advantage of growing nutritious fruits and vegetables, it also offers an effective physical workout. As you stand, bend or squat,…

The choices you make about the food you eat has a huge, direct effect on global warming. This may seem surprising, but the foods we choose to eat are one of the biggest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions which are released into the…

With all the fad diets and health trends over the years, one healthy lifestyle has stood the test of time. Eating unprocessed foods, using natural hygiene products and avoiding harmful chemicals are things nearly every doctor will…

Zen gardens, also known as Japanese rock gardens, have a fascinating history dating back over a thousand years. The original versions involved creating a kare-sansui, or dry landscape, using rocks and stones. This type of garden was ideally…

Since the first microwave oven was invented in the 1940s, there have been few real advancements in the technologies used to prepare food. One of the most exciting developments in recent years is the halogen oven as a fast, healthy and…

When choosing what plants to grow in your garden, garlic is not the obvious choice. However, it can deliver a number of benefits - not only is it a delicious kitchen ingredient that can lower your cholesterol and blood pressure, it actually…

Many herbs and spices have anti-diabetes properties and can easily be added at every mealtime to enhance the taste of your food, naturally making your meals even more enjoyable. Turmeric – is recommended in Ayurvedic medicine for people…

Aromatherapy bath salts rely on the therapeutic effect of essential oils combined with salt and water to enhance a person's bathing experience. The salt added to the water helps in the healing of dry skin by easing up the opening of the…