Performing a self-massage during the day can help with muscle relaxation, easing of stress, supporting exercise performance and recovery, and may even help your mood. Best of all, you can complete the self-massage techniques we cover below while at home and without any training. Self-Massage Tools to Consider Before getting started, take a look at […]
Essential oils may offer soothing, calming, and potentially beneficial support for your healthy lifestyle. However, it can be difficult to understand how to best experience their aromatic properties. Here at Natural Healthy Concepts, we want to educate you on easy ways to utilize the supplements and essentials oils we offer. To start, one must-have addition […]
The potential health benefits of integrating essential oils into our lives are only now being researched and discovered. For centuries, ancient Ayurvedic practitioners – and more recently, members of the natural health community – have been encouraging the use of essential oils such as lavender, clove, and sandalwood. These oils hold a wealth of potential […]
Foam rollers—those foam sticks that look a little like the noddles your kids play with in the swimming pool—are just about everywhere these days. I’ve seen them at the gym and at the doctor’s office. I know a few people that even keep one or two at home, but many people have the same questions: […]
Getting to sleep has always been an issue for me. I’m one of those kinds of people and have been ever since I was a kid. It would be so nice if I was one of the “as soon as my head hits the pillow” kind of people. But I’m not. I remember always being […]
We often think about getting a massage as pampering ourselves – like it’s some kind of indulgent luxury that makes us seem spoiled. But you may be pleasantly surprised to learn about the many health benefits connected to massage. It is truly a natural form of therapy that can address and relieve symptoms of all […]
When it comes to dealing with pain – I get it! I’ve spent at least half my life in chronic pain. My upper back began to ache when I was a freshman in high school – which was only determined to be “bad posture.” Today they call that “scoliosis.” Over time, new pain symptoms […]
According to Nature’s Pathways, the intention of Pain Awareness Month in September is to raise awareness about the prevalence of pain and the available treatment options. 4 in 5 people will experience some form of physical pain in their lives whether it’s chronic or acute. What does chronic pain feel like? Imagine wrapping a blood […]
Our latest Speaker Series features Sharon Blake, certified massage therapist who specializes in CranioSacral Therapy (CST). If you’ve never experienced CST, you’ll enjoy this post from Sharon which was originally featured in Nature’s Pathway’s magazine: CranioSacral Therapy was pioneered by osteopath Dr. John Upledger.  In 1975 Upledger became a clinical researcher and professor of biomechanics at […]
