Vitamins are essential to us in order to help our bodies function efficiently and to keep us in good health. Vitamins are found in various foods, in addition to being naturally manufactured by our bodies. However, sometimes we need some help in the form of vitamin supplements; it can be difficult knowing which vitamin supplement […]
Natural Sleep Aids
April 19, 2012 by · 2 Comments
Insomnia is a condition that most people suffer from at some point in their lives; lack of sleep can leave you feeling exhausted, irritable, forgetful, anxious and with a feeling of fogginess. Although you can often find relief in prescription and over-the-counter sleep medication, most do not come without unwanted side effects. The following herbs […]
How To Deal With A Long Flight
April 2, 2012 by · 1 Comment
This summer, I will be taking my first long haul flight in four years; although I love to travel, I am not a big fan of flying, so try to prepare myself for the hours ahead when there is no where to go and a limited amount of options on activities. In addition, the security […]
Essential Oils for Therapeutic Aromatherapy Practice
March 29, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
You can use essential oils in the therapeutic practice of aromatherapy for a number of health problems. However, how do you know which type of essential oil to choose, regardless of the plant species? There are several different types of pure essential oils on the market (in addition to fragrance oils and adulterated oils) so […]
Can Yoga Help Anxiety and Depression?
March 26, 2012 by · 1 Comment
Depression and anxiety are common illnesses of today’s fast paced society; often one is accompanied by the other, leading to a viscous circle to which there seems no escape. However, studies have shown that yoga might be a a natural tool to coping with some of the symptoms and problems associated with both depression and […]
Information On Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
March 22, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a disorder that initially wasn’t recognized by the medical profession because there was no known medical condition to explain it. However, many people suffer from this disabling condition which leaves you exhausted and unable to carry out your normal routine. Twice as many women suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome than […]
Essential Oils With the Same Names
March 15, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
Essential oils are used in aromatherapy to help with a number of health problems. However, sometimes essential oils are confused because they have the same or similar sounding English names. In addition, a generic English name, such as “mint,†is used to describe an entire plant family of different essential oils. Here are some of […]
