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, […]
Can Massage Therapy Help With High Blood Pressure?
Massage Therapy to help heal the dis-ease of High Blood Pressure What is high blood pressure and how can it affect your health? High blood pressure (HBP) or hypertension (HTN or HT), is a long-term medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated (1). More easily understood, blood pressure is determined both […]
The treatment of Sciatica using Massage Therapy
How Can Massage Therapy Help Relieve Back Pain From Sciatica? Back pain is a common occurrence in many adults from young adults to those that are advanced in age. While there are many possible reasons for a person to develop back pain, Sciatica is one specific condition that causes pain for many. The effects of […]
Massage Therapy and Depression
Massage Therapy and Depression By: Jessi Wiley 9/17/2019 What is depression? Depression is both a brain disorder and a state of mind. It is a common, serious illness that leads to a persistent sad, anxious or “empty mood.” Affecting almost 300 million people worldwide, it can happen to anyone, at any age, and to people […]
How Ayurveda Can Help Balance Your Health
Connect the mind, body, and spirit. Conventional medical practices aren’t for everyone — let’s face it. Fortunately, for those who would like to opt for alternative solutions, there are many holistic practices available in our budding world. Ayurveda constitutes as an alternative medicine practice with roots in ancient India. Considered one of the world’s oldest […]
10 Steps to Open and Run a Spa Business
Plan, create, and put into action! Determined to run your own spa business? It can feel a little overwhelming to imagine everything that needs to be done so that you can finally open your doors to the public. As with many tasks that seem larger than life, planning is required. Often times, brilliant ideas begin […]
