Complementary Wellness

If you don’t have a lot of horizontal space and yet want to have your own garden, try vertical gardening. Great to look at, these vertical gardens also do a good job of covering an unattractive wall. Any wall will do, and unless you have a…

Storing milk, cheese and yogurt is critical for maintaining their safety and quality. Here are a few top tips that you can use to maximise the life of dairy products: Buy carefully. Make sure that all dairy products are refrigerated and…

When you are at work, it is all too easy to drag yourself down with negative thoughts. Thinking ‘I hate my job’ or ‘I’m bored’ or ‘I never intended to end up in this field’ is normal, but this kind of thinking can drag you down and reduce…

Complementary wellness encompasses different types of therapy, including the talking therapies and sex therapy. This is a form of psychotherapy that deals with the sexual wellbeing of couples or individuals. In recent times,…

If you’re working on your fitness or training for a big event, your wellness is guaranteed to be affected by an injury. You might want to put up with the pain, but you may put your wellbeing at risk by doing so. In that case, your options…

While guide dogs are so commonly used that you wouldn’t even think anything of it, you may be less sure about animal-assisted therapy (AAT). Otherwise known as pet therapy, this complementary wellness practice sees animals being trained to…

Little is known about the complementary practice of sex therapy, and yet it can be hugely beneficial to the sexual wellness and wellbeing of couples. It is a form of psychotherapy, which integrates psychosocial and biomedical components to…

Whether you're sick of taking traditional medications, or just seeking relief for migraines from natural sources, complementary wellness therapies can help. As with any alternative treatment for a disease or condition, you'll get different…

The problem with the term “complementary wellness” is that it implies a certain “add-on” element to health practices; sure, they may help, but only on top of proper Western medicine. However, there are several ways in which the Eastern view…

The menopause can be a difficult time, with all the associated symptoms and health concerns. During this time of change, one of the biggest threats to your sense of wellbeing is the recurrent hot flushes that are often associated with the…

Ponds and water features are usually associated with large gardens but you can still enjoy a ‘pond’ in a small space by creating one from a washing-up bowl or similar sized water-tight container. Introducing a mini pond to your garden is…

Many people are starting to examine the environmental cost of their lifestyle choices. One of the simplest things you can do is to switch to more natural cleaners and reduce the number of harsh chemicals you pour down the kitchen sink.…

When your wellness is affected by depression, lying on a sofa and going over every dream or childhood trauma you’ve ever had doesn’t appeal – especially if it’s going to be months or even years before you see any improvement to your…

No matter how much faith you place in Western medicine, sometimes it just fails to get the job done. After a while of syrups and pills, you may find yourself turning to alternative or complementary wellness, and this is where naturopathy…

You may think that things like snake bites, allergies and food poisoning always need good old-fashioned Western medicine, but the complementary wellness practice, Ayurveda, provides a treatment stream considered equivalent to toxicology;…

Although your wellness is affected by depression and anxiety, you can be reluctant to go on antidepressants or other pharmaceuticals, for a variety of reasons. However, if you’re looking for a more holistic approach to your condition,…

As complementary wellness practices go, yoga has really stood the test of time. This ancient practice has gained mainstream popularity with serenity seekers and exercise enthusiasts alike, but what about your kids? Can a child's well-being…

The recent royal arrival has sparked a new wave of women looking into alternative childbirth methods, after it was reported that the Duchess of Cambridge wanted to try for a natural birth - she even looked into hypnobirthing as a way of…

Gardens at the front of the house don’t always get the same love and attention lavished on them as back gardens. Often viewed as simply a route from the street to your front door, the front garden can be restricted by practical…

Most of us are familiar with Chinese, Thai and Italian cooking and are comfortable with the various ingredients, techniques and utensils used in preparing these dishes. One type of cuisine that is less well-known is Korean food - yet…

Hay fever affects around 20 percent of people in the UK according to research, but for many people who have this condition this means summers filled with sinus problems and sneezing. Also known as allergic rhinitis, hay fever is the…

Studies show that around half of the GPs in the UK are now providing access to different forms of therapy to their patients outside of the conventional routes of medicine and it seems that complementary therapies have soared in popularity…

Alternative therapies have become increasingly popular in recent years, helping people who are lacking in energy and wish to restore the balance in their body. There are two camps of alternative therapies - those which use touch to soothe…

Ayurveda is an increasingly popular form of complementary wellness. It embraces the idea of healing the whole body through taking care of the physical, mental and emotional well-being. Ayurvedic practitioners are seeing more and more…

Garden hedges look attractive and are a great way to create a boundary between properties. But many people struggle to maintain a garden hedge, particularly if it’s very high or long. Here are our tips for healthy hedge maintenance. How…

Do you struggle to get the recommended five portions of fruit and vegetables a day? If you find it hard to remember to eat healthily, investing in a blender or juicer is a great way to kick-start healthy eating habits. But with so many…

The use of complementary medicine is often under researched, especially in areas such as rural South Australia. Nevertheless, the wellness and wellbeing of people with chronic diseases in these areas is of primary concern, and more research…

Looking at art could have a beneficial effect on patient wellness, according to a new study. Although not a field of complementary medicine that has been studied in much detail, art therapy is thought to improve patient wellbeing, and…

In this economic downturn, the print industry is really suffering. People see media as a non-essential luxury item, and so when they are having to watch every penny, they are forced to make cuts, and their daily newspaper or magazine is…

From planting and weeding to pest control and pruning, there’s always something to do in the garden. If you have a busy lifestyle, finding the time to tend to your garden is a challenge, but a few smart short cuts mean you can have a…