Complementary Wellness

Topiary is the art of clipping and shearing shrubs and small trees into ornamental or abstract shapes. The term comes from the Roman words ars topiaria meaning ‘ornamental gardening’. It’s a creative and relaxing pastime and is perfect for…

If you buy fruit, vegetables and salads from the supermarket, you will have seen labels instructing you to ‘wash before use’. But why is it important to wash fruit and vegetables and what is the best method for cleaning fresh produce? Why…

Natural supplements have long been used for many health conditions and are increasingly getting positive attention from modern health care providers. For example, supplements have been found to be effective in lowering…

Artificial light is normally relied on in most homes. Some people, however, advocate the use of the natural light in their home. This is because natural sunlight actually has some very good health benefits. So good in fact that…

Homemade products are always cost effective and healthier. I remember when I was a child, I loved to sit beside my granny and watch her making soaps and toothpastes at home. The entire process was very complex and it took her hours to make…

The main goal of detoxing naturally after drug addiction is to get rid of the toxic remnants that have built up in your body while you were abusing drugs. You can choose to detox naturally to make sure you get as many toxins out of your…

Aromatherapy is used worldwide to improve both physical and emotional wellness. Practitioners use plant-based essential oils to provide relief from various conditions including stress, anxiety and depression, insomnia, headaches and even…

A wealth of new research is disclosing the health benefits of drinking coffee. Scientists recently found that downing three to five cups of coffee a day is associated with a 20% lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s dementia, and now it…

Very recently the website ScienceOmega.com was able to report on the findings that well-maintained vegetation can help to suppress certain types of criminal activity in urban areas and cities. And yet more research in the journal…

The wellbeing of those in Asia may be at risk due to a commonly used complementary wellness therapy. The herbal remedy has already been banned in the US and many European countries, but the plant birthwort may still be harming users in…

Some people don’t like bees. The slightest buzz sends them into full-on screaming-and-arm-flailing mode. But although few gardeners would welcome a bee nest on their patch, there are some real advantages from inviting these fuzzy, buzzy…

Do you want tasty, healthy meals without spending hours in the kitchen? Sometimes, it’s the little short cuts and clever tricks that can save you time and improve your cooking. Here are some tips for savvy home chefs: Get More Juice From…

Complementary medicine may prove vital in diabetic wellness. This is according to a new study from Chinese and Australian researchers, who have found that a traditional Chinese pill could be a key weapon in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.…

Complementary remedies have been proven to guard your wellbeing against the negative symptoms of menopause. This is according to a new study from Hong Kong which found that women who take a Chinese herbal formula experience less than half…

During the spring season, many people find that their body is more sensitive to pollen and other allergens. The body's natural defence against allergies is for the immune system to create an anti-inflammatory attack on the allergen - it…

A 150ml glass of unsweetened fruit juice counts towards your Five A Day, while a smoothie containing all the edible pulped fruit or vegetable may count as two – or more – depending on the quantity and quality of the fruits, vegetables or…

As local Chinese governments encourage people to consider traditional remedies to ward off the latest bird flu virus, a popular herb called ban lan gen, or blue root, has been flying off pharmacy shelves across the country. So far, wellness…

Complementary wellness can sometimes be a misleading term. It sounds so lovely and gentle that you can be forgiven for not realising just how powerfully the medications can impact your wellbeing, and, according to wellness experts, this…

Working in the garden is not just a relaxing hobby – as pastimes go, it’s one that offers distinct health benefits in addition to the obvious advantage of growing nutritious fruit and vegetables to eat. It can be relaxing while giving you…

Traditional Chinese medicines are considered by many as complementary wellness herbal remedies, but that doesn’t mean that they complement everything already in your lifestyle. Your diet has a major impact on the efficacy of Chinese…

Even for those with the greenest of fingers, maintaining a garden in tip-top condition can seem like a financial luxury. Yet creating a beautiful garden needn’t be an expensive pastime if you take a frugal approach. Where possible, grow…

Any chef will tell you that a set of high-quality, well-maintained knives is an essential element of a professional kitchen. The same applies to your home kitchen. A good set of sharp knives makes the preparation of food quicker, easier and…

Chinese medicine is often considered the grey area of medical science; for a significant number suffering from Bell's Palsy however, it turned out to be the number one answer to their problems. Bell's Palsy is a type of viral facial…

Many children develop allergies and eczema, and scientists are constantly working on ways to help protect them in the future. One complementary theory that is now being suggested is that putting prebiotics into baby formula may be a way of…

Hot flushes are a normal side effect for women going through the menopause, but a new complementary health treatment could be the answer to reducing them and to restoring the feeling of wellbeing. A Chinese herbal formula has been shown…

Many studies have linked gardening with personal wellness. Planning, creating and maintaining your garden not only benefits your physical fitness and health, it also improves mental wellness by relieving stress, reducing anxiety and…

Genetically modified food has divided experts for years. Some say it is necessary to feed a growing global population while others object to GM food on the grounds that it is unethical and poses health risks for both humans and the natural…

Do you want to live longer? Deep amongst the Aegean Sea sits the small, remote island known as Ikaria – a place where “people forget to die.” It almost sounds as legendary as Zeus turning into a shower of gold or Helios rampaging through…

The Homecoming is an enthralling journey of vines and ivy that twists and turns its way into understanding the human soul. The self-described “psychodrama” propounded by the novel's writer, Susie Steiner, looks into the mental state of…

Most keen home cooks dream of a spacious kitchen with plenty of workspace and storage galore. The reality is often quite different. If you live in a flat, apartment, or modern house it’s likely that your kitchen is far from palatial. And if…