We’ve all been there – pushing ourselves to the limit during a high-intensity workout, only to be hit with that overwhelming wave of thirst.
[Read more…] about Sip And Sweat And Repeat: Creative Hydration Solutions For High-Intensity Workouts5 Tips for Improving Focus & Your Mind
Have you felt a little foggy and forgetful lately? Better focus, improved memory, and a sharper mind are all possible with just a few simple techniques and all-natural treatments.
If you want to be more productive and focused throughout your day, just adopt some of these tips into your daily life. Call them five steps to a sharper mind. [Read more…] about 5 Tips for Improving Focus & Your Mind
Originally posted on January 7, 2014 @ 3:02 pm
Painting What You Feel
Art Therapy is the combination of art, counselling and psychology. Using art as a creative tool one is able to express what they feel easily, which speeds up the healing process. Creative Expression also utilizes art to heal, but a little different. The Health Education Authority’s description of mental health is , “Mental health is the emotional and spiritual resilience which allows us to enjoy life and to survive pain, disappointment and sadness. It is a positive and sense of well being and an underlying belief in own and other’s dignity and worth” (Oliver, 2007). This definition exemplifies what creative expression offers to its participants. Creative expression is the art of creating what you feel and articulating your personal traumatic experiences when words cannot be verbally expressed.
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Originally posted on December 30, 2013 @ 11:25 am
5 Natural and Herbal Dental Care Treatments for Home Use
Good oral hygiene should always include regular dental checkups and cleanings. Between your appointments, however, you can use a few natural and herbal dental solutions for day-to-day care.
Maintain the health of your mouth with herbal preparations, supplements, and even a massager in the case of a bad bite. Here are five home remedies that might work for you.
1. Halitosis
Halitosis or bad breath is the result of bacterial reactions to food in the mouth. Separate from over-the-counter mouthwash, try the following home-made recipe.
Combine 1 teaspoon each of rosemary, peppermint, and lavender. Mix the herbs well, then place 1 teaspoon of the mixture in a cup of boiling water. Steep 15 minutes, then strain. Cool and use instead of a commercial mouthwash.
2. Sore gums
Calendula and echinacea can soothe sore gums and reduce inflammation. Dab the affected areas with calendula tincture diluted with an equal amount of water. For sore gums, make a strong infusion and swish it in the mouth for several minutes. You can either spit it out or swallow it.
3. Strengthening teeth
Vitamin C deficiency can contribute to breakdown of connective tissue that produces blood vessel walls, bone matrix, cartilage, collagen, and dentin. Herbs that provide nutrients for strengthening the teeth can be taken as capsules. They include alfalfa, blue green algae, horsetail, nettles, oatstraw, and spirulina.
4. Gum disease
Supplements can also be good for your oral health. Coenzyme Q10 may improve circulation to the gums and help prevent gum disease.
It’s also a powerful antioxidant. Recommended dosage is 60 to 100 milligrams daily in capsule form.
5. Bad bite
Malocclusion or “bad bite” may be treated by a completely natural method that makes it possible to repair and even regrow teeth that may be the cause. This is a completely natural method, based on science.
Apply a low-frequency ultrasound source like that produced by a Novasonic Massager (which you can find on eBay) to stimulate the gums around the misaligned tooth area. Directions can be found here.
Orthodontic treatment for bad bite
While the above treatment might assist with a bad bite, it’s not a cure in all cases. Ward Orthodontics can provide you with a much more effective remedy for a bad bite, since this condition is not only unattractive, but can be emotionally painful because it prevents a person from being able to bite, chew, and speak properly.
The information in this blog is solely for informational purposes. It is not intended to serve as medical advice. It is always wise to consult with your dentist or orthodontist when considering any of these natural and herbal treatments.
Originally posted on October 24, 2013 @ 6:31 am
Skincare Rituals: A Path to Wellness and Longevity
In a world where stress, pollution, and unhealthy lifestyles have become the norm, it is essential for individuals to invest in self-care practices to maintain their health and longevity.
One of the most effective and enjoyable self-care practices is adopting a skincare ritual. These rituals not only benefit the skin but also contribute to overall wellness, allowing the mind, body, and soul to rejuvenate and thrive.
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Doctors of the modern age have coined a term that last century’s practitioners might have a difficult time understanding: ecotherapy. Partly a prescription to just go out and enjoy the sunshine, ecotherapy is the process of easing stress, anxiety, depression, and other typical psychological ailments through nature walks and time outdoors in the sun.
It’s a method of holistic medicine that focuses on treatments that are not necessarily based on chemical intrusions as a means of healing, but rather on attaining a healthy body through natural means, like water, massage, and vitamin supplements. Ecotherapy is too new to be backed by exhaustive scientific testing, but it has received great reviews from many patients.
Despite the lack of concrete scientific evidence, many medical professionals are hopeful that a walk through nature will soon become what the doctor orders. [Read more…] about How Your Garden Is Great for Your Health
Originally posted on August 4, 2013 @ 9:22 am
