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What is the Slow Food Movement?
Apr 08, 2010
What is the Slow Food Movement? The slow food movement came about as a rebellion against the fast life developed in the twentieth century. Founded by Carlo Petrini in Italy in 1986, the movement sets out to counteract fast living as well as fast food.Shirodhara 101: Benefits and Methods
Dec 14, 2009
Many people treat common ailments like headaches and insomnia with medication for immediate relief. For those who are looking for alternatives to medication, natural methods abound in the treatment of stress and anxiety. These methods promote relaxation...Childbirth and Natural Therapies
Oct 14, 2009
The excitement of pregnancy and childbirth is often outweighed by the complications, pain and anxiety identified with these conditions. A woman’s nutrition needs are different due to pregnancy and childbirth. Moreover, when health problems arise during...Is It Time To See A Therapist?
Sep 30, 2009
Therapy carries a social stigma as a treatment method only for mentally ill persons. This way of thinking has prevented many who are experiencing personal and emotional problems from seeking professional help to manage their issues. There are various...Why Would I See An NLP Coach?
Sep 30, 2009
Some people may find it difficult to achieve their goals or to make positive changes in their lives because of mental obstacles such as negative thinking, lack of confidence, low self esteem and other personal issues. Inappropriate emotional reactions...Why Would I See A Psychotherapist
Sep 22, 2009
Psychotherapy, also known as talk therapy, psychological counseling or simply therapy, is a method used to treat mental and emotional disorders. A psychotherapist is one who is trained in psychotherapy and is sometimes referred to in layman’s terms...Simple Tips in Dealing with Gum Disease
Sep 16, 2009
Gum disease (periodontitis) is a serious gum infection that damages the soft tissue and bone which support your teeth. Gum disease, if untreated, can lead to tooth loss and increases your risk of heart attack, stroke and other serious health problems.Hippocampus: All You Need to Know
Sep 11, 2009
What is the hippocampus? The hippocampus is that part of your brain which is responsible for long-term memory and spatial navigation. It is located in the temporal lobe, behind your ear. You have two hippocampi, one on each side of the brain. The hippocampus...Fitness 101: What is High Intensity Training?
Sep 11, 2009
High intensity training refers to exercise that is usually of short duration but performed with a high level of effort. This exercise routine is based on the idea that high intensity repetitions stimulate the body to increase muscular strength and...The Skin
Aug 28, 2009
What is skin? Skin is an extremely versatile organ, which covers your entire body. Skin is made up of three layers that consist of: a thin outer layer or epidermis contains dead skin cells that are continually shed, as well as cells that produce melanin, which...All You Need to Know About Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Jul 28, 2009
Negative patterns of behaviour often require intervention because of the potential harm it may bring not just to the one concerned but also to the people around him. Most criminals share a history of negative behavioural patterns leading to their unwanted...LED Light Therapy for Skin
Jul 21, 2009
The body is made up of cells that are generally capable of healing and reproducing on their own using naturally occurring cellular energy known as adenosine triphospate or ATP. When the skin is damaged, ATP stimulates cell regeneration to heal and...What is Bifidobacterium?
Jul 10, 2009
Bifidobacterium is one of the friendly bacteria that naturally occurs in the intestines of both infants and adults and in the vaginal tract of adults. As one of the first good bacteria to colonise in the intestines of infants who are breastfed, bifidobacterium...Acidophilus Explained
Jul 10, 2009
More people are turning to natural products for the prevention and treatment of diseases. For many years, some cultures have been using live foods to promote good digestion. The common denominator among these dishes is acidophilus which is naturally...Understanding Calcium & What It Does to Your Body
Jul 10, 2009
Calcium is usually identified with strong bones. What many people are not aware of is that calcium plays an important role in other bodily processes such as blood clotting, cell division, muscle contractions, brain function, hormonal balance and a...BodyTalk Therapy 101: What You Need To Know
Jul 03, 2009
If only a person's brain and body could communicate harmoniously throughout their lifetime, they will never get sick or feel pain. However, that is not the case. No one lives in a shell isolated from things, people, places and situations that contribute...What is Auricular Therapy?
Jun 30, 2009
The body comes equipped with its own complex system for healing itself whenever it gets sick. The immune system is a prime example of your body's defense mechanism against foreign antigens or micro-organisms that invade your body. You sneeze or...Fitness in the Pool: Discovering Water Exercises
Jun 30, 2009
Whether you are looking to improve your fitness levels, lose some weight, recover from injury or just have fun, exercise in the pool is a great way to stay in shape. Swimming is the most obvious way of keeping fit in the water as it works the entire...Musculoskeletal Therapy
Jun 26, 2009
Modern medicine has taught us to reach for a pill to treat almost any health condition such as fever, cough, colds, pain and headaches. Oftentimes, pharmaceutical drugs merely treat the symptoms without doing much to eliminate the cause of the problem.Understanding Your Pancreas
Jun 20, 2009
The human body has many vital organs that we tend to take for granted. Oftentimes, it is only when we begin to feel symptoms of an ailment that we realise the significance of the organ that is affected. Males and females, and both the young and the...
