Health tips
Massage is a "hands-on" therapy in which muscles and other soft tissues of the body are manipulated to improve health and well-being, physical as well as psychological. In French, the word massage means “friction of kneading." In Arabic massa means "to touch, feel or handle." Massage has typically been used in alternative medicine, but in recent years has been...
Why do I get tired so easily?
Actually, feeling tired a lot is pretty much a national epidemic. There are many reasons people tire easily, and they can be physical, mental and emotional. Researchers say that 10% of all visits to a doctor’s office are because of constant fatigue. If you’re one of those people, read on to see if these reasons fit you and what you can do about it.
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Take some time off! If you take a day regularly to just do nothing, or two weeks for a relaxing vacation, would you consider that being lazy? Some people think so. Some experts, however, have come to the conclusion that most people don’t do these things nearly enough and therefore have stress and health related problems because of it. In other words, people don’t know how to be...
Stress relief for everyone. All of us experience stress from time to time, however, when our stress load accumulates to a point where we cannot manage it the normal way, we need to employ special methods.
It is important to learn to effectively cope with stress and restore internal physiological and psychological balance and so improve our well-being. Below is a list of effective ways to relieve...
Stress is a word we hear bandied about in nearly every human situation. But what does it mean? Is it harmful or helpful? That depends upon quite a number of factors. Take two hypothetical situations. An athlete wants to achieve a certain physical point in a certain amount of time. Perhaps a weight lifter wants to bench press 700 pounds by the end of the month. He already holds a national record...
The World Health Organization(WHO) predicts that by 2020 major depression will be second only to heart disease as the leading cause of disability worldwide. That is a disturbing prediction to say the least. The fact is that most people are affected by some type of depression at one point in their lives.
Types of Depression:
Seasonal affective disorder (this depressive disorder is the result of...
Constipation is one of the most common digestive complaints. There are few feelings worse than that “plugged up” sensation you get when things aren’t moving the way they should. Constipation is one of the most common digestive complaints. Bloating, gas, cramps, and multiple trips to the bathroom can be miserable.
Your body is trying to tell you something is wrong and the root...
Your body has a built-in clock! Every organ in your body has a repair/maintenance schedule to keep on a daily basis.
If you feel unusual at these times of day (headaches, inactive), you will know which organ is trying to repair the damage done to it, and these ‘feelings’ you are having are the result of the energy being expended to do these repairs.
Health Repair Table:
Lungs: 3am-5am...
Why is it so important to exercise when you have arthritis and joint problems? Fitness exercise is an important component in staying healthy when you have arthritis.
Moderate physical activity on a regular basis helps decrease fatigue, strengthens muscles and bones, increases flexibility and stamina, and improves your general sense of well-being.
Stretching, resistance and aerobic exercises....
You succeed. Are you happy? Sometimes our success is not what makes us happy. Stop and think a moment... Do you feel that you are a success at what you do? Do you feel fulfilled? Are you happy? Do you love what you do for a living? Do you love your career or job? Are you one of those people who go around smiling all the time, always in a good mood, and always have great and interesting things...