5 Benefits of Cannabis
How This Medicinal Crop Can Help With the legalization of recreational cannabis in California back in the latter half of 2016, more and more people have opened up to the idea of utilizing this ancient herb to bring relief from both mild and more serious health symptoms. While there is significant research regarding the efficacy […]
Relieve Back Pain Through Massage
What causes back pain? Most people will experience back pain at least once in their life. Although this pain or discomfort can occur anywhere in the back, the most commonly affected area is the lumbar region. This is because it supports most of the body’s weight. Lumbago is the second reason why Americans go to […]
What Is Craniosacral Therapy?
Craniosacral therapy is a revolutionary therapy that can help In the past fifty to sixty years, the professional massage industry has expanded tremendously, widening its reach with the development of unique new therapies and other forms of alternative treatment. One such innovative therapy is known as Craniosacral therapy, and it was developed in the 1970s […]
The Benefits of Using Massage Oils
What are massage oils for? Massage oils are products that help us to perform this activity more easily, since, in addition to allowing our hands to slide more easily, they also hydrate and treat the skin and also allow us to choose from a large list of aromas and essences that promote certain sensations and […]
Therapeutic Herbal Poultice Treatments
A glance at this unique ancient massage technique In this fast-moving world, everything is always changing – and what seems like lightning speed. This is especially true for trends. Spa trends are no different, however, some seem to latch on for longer periods of time than others. One steadily increasing trend in the bodywork field […]
A Short Lesson in Aromatherapy
What is Aromatherapy? Aromatherapy is a holistic healing treatment that uses natural plant extracts to promote health and well-being. Sometimes it’s called essential oil therapy. Aromatherapy uses aromatic essential oils medicinally to improve the health of the body, mind, and spirit. It enhances both physical and emotional health. Does Aromatherapy Really Work? Aromatherapy is thought […]
What is Holistic Health?
Holistic Health 101: An Alternative Approach to Western medicine When Western medicine and convenient means of treatment just don’t seem to be doing the trick, it often becomes time to look for alternative options. In a world where Western medicine is very much the norm in many societies, especially the United States of America, it […]
A Holistic Approach to Pain Management
Listen When Pain Speaks Sitting in pain is never a good feeling, however, we do not have to stay in pain. Sometimes we feel it and we are unable or unwilling to move because of the fear of more pain. It is important to recognize that our bodies are made to heal themselves and if […]
10 Tips to Improve Your Emotional Well-Being
Emotional Well being is an important part of your health. People who are emotionally healthy have control of their thoughts, feelings and behaviors are able to face the challenges of life. They can put problems in perspective and recover from setbacks. They feel good about themselves and have good relationships. Being emotionally healthy does not […]
Movement: The Neglected Need (3)
By: J Emanuel Hodge MSAOM, HHP Integrative Medicine Physician Movement: The Neglected Need (3) Taking charge of your health is not a quick process, but if you do it, you will notice the benefits of it. Through consistency of proper breath and hydration, as explained in the previous articles, and applied to Movement with Integrative-therapies, […]