Reflexology: Panacea or Placebo?

Reflexology is a form of manual therapy based on the principle that specific locations on the feet, hands and ears have connections to the rest of the body. By applying pressure to these locations using various massage techniques, reflexology is thought to stimulate the body’s natural healing processes. A very …

Headache Relief Using Acupressure

  THYROID, STRESS or STIFF NECK? For pain or Thyroid imbalances, use “Heavenly Pillar” (B10) the upper neck point, a thumb’s width below your skull & a thumb’s width from your spine’s midline. Hold firmly for 2 to 3 minutes while you breathe deeply. B10 is also good for balancing …

Do Your Sleep Habits Help or Hurt Your Heart?

Researchers say poor sleep quality, too much sleep and too little sleep all play a role in heart health. Are you not getting enough sleep, or are you getting too much? If your answer to either of these questions is “yes,” you may be at risk of heart disease. Just …

Pasta Is Not an Enemy – It’s Actually a Friend

Lot of the negative press around pasta is happening everywhere, not just in the U.S. Italy, of all places, is also struggling with misconceptions about the health of pasta.Too many people shun spaghetti, rigatoni and penne for all the wrong reasons. They don’t know how to eat it healthfully and look …

Let’s Talk Healthy Eating

Eating healthy foods will keep your body strong and well-nourished. It will also help you maintain a healthy weight. Eating lots of foods high in calories, with extra saturated fat, added sugar and salt, such as fast foods, will pile on the weight – putting extra stress on joints and …

8 Healthy Eating Goals

Small changes can make a big difference to your health. Try incorporating at least six of the eight healthy eating goals below into your diet. Commit to incorporating one new healthy eating goal each week over the next six weeks Make half your plate fruits and vegetables Choose red, orange, …

10 Tips on Staying Healthy

Don’t forget that simply being aware of what you are putting in your mouth is the first and most important step regardless of your goals. Remove the crap from your kitchen Try to remove crisps, chocolate, softdrink, etc. from your kitchen and do NOT buy it at the supermarket. If …