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 […]
In the midst of the post-holiday slump, you may be feeling the effects of the winter blues. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a common seasonal depression triggered by shorter and darker days, affects about 6% of the U.S. population, according to Norman E. Rosenthal, MD, National Institutes of Mental Health (NIH), especially those of us living […]
How are you with personal space? If you’re someone who loves hugs, you may be doing your personal health a big favor by letting people in! Research suggests that hugging has a large number of potential health benefits. Yup, simply embracing another person may contribute to healthy blood pressure levels already within the normal range, […]
Schisandra is a plant often used in traditional Chinese medicine. It goes by many names, including wu wei zei, five flavor berry, and gomishi. Schisandra, which can be taken using Schisandra extract or Schisandra powder, has been used in Chinese medicine for everything from supporting healthy liver function to promoting overall mental and physical functioning. […]
Inositol hexanicotinate is a name that crams more syllables into just two words than most of us are probably used to. It’s also the name for a form of niacin that lacks a flushing effect. Many people want the potential benefits of niacin without the uncomfortable reality of flushing: the redness, hot flashes, and itching. […]
Try saying ‘lemon balm‘ aloud. What do you imagine? Something sour, fragrant, or fruity? Lemon balm is fragrant and tastes a bit like lemon, but it isn’t particularly fruit or sour. In fact, lemon balm belongs to the mint family of plants. While it may not replace a lemon slice in your water, it does offer […]
Shopping for supplements, teas, and other similar products are getting more and more confusing. These days, there are all sorts of products in health food stores, plus an endless selection of supplements online. A wide selection can be helpful, but when looking for a specific supplement, like when asking yourself “where to buy gotu kola,” […]
Being happy and healthy are two of life’s biggest goals. Life is too short to be otherwise, right? Unfortunately, that’s not how some days pan out. Sometimes stressful, sad or frustrating events will happen and our happiness and health will suffer for it. Fortunately, there is a great alternative to implement in our diet or […]
The potential health benefits of turmeric supplements, including capsules, powders, and tea make this one of the most talked about herbs within the natural health community. In fact, what many of us already knew about turmeric (Curcuma longa) is finally being backed with scientific research. New clinical tests are revealing new insight into what makes this herb so […]
If you’ve ever felt down or have suffered with depression, you know how hard it can be to find the energy to do the simplest of things. The last thing you feel like doing is exercising. I’ve definitely been there, but I have to say that once you make yourself head to the gym or […]
