Category: Complementary Therapies

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Mindfulness Activities for Stress Management

Being aware and accepting of your current situation can help you manage any stress you might feel. It can also help you enjoy life more when all is well. Learn how to be more mindful with the activities listed here.

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Supplements for Joint Pain: Helpful or Harmful?

Aches in your joints can make it difficult to concentrate and enjoy your day. But should you consider taking supplements for joint pain relief? Take a moment to learn about joint pain supplements, how they work and when your doctor might recommend you take them.

Aromatherapy’s Health Benefits

Have you ever tried aromatherapy? It can benefit both your emotional and physical health. Learn when to use essential oils and how to do so safely.

13 Supplements That Boost the Immune System

Beyond medical treatments and precautions for preventing illness, there are ways we can go about creating a healthy lifestyle for a tip-top immune system. And science supports the use of some supplements in conjunction with these lifestyle strategies to boost your immune system further.

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The Power of Integrative Health

There used to be a time when taking care of your health meant going to the doctor when you were sick. The rest of the time? Business as usual. Now, medical experts understand there’s so much more to “good health.”

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Guided Meditation: A Daily Exercise to Reduce the Stress, Anxiety, and Depression in Your Life

Is stress keeping you from living your best life? Here’s a simple exercise you can do to center yourself on a daily basis.

Artful Meditation: A Handful of Gratitude

Gratitude is very important for self-care. It brings attention to the good things in your life. It emphasizes that there is good in with the bad, and there is a lot of good when you

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The Health Benefits of Volunteering

The health benefits of volunteering include lower blood pressure, a boost in happiness, improved mental wellbeing and much more. Find out why donating your time and talents has a payoff for your health that you cannot put a price on.

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What Is the Difference Between Prebiotic and Probiotic Foods?

The gut microbiome, the unique population of microbes that live within the intestines, is a popular topic in digestive research. While we used to think of microorganisms in the gut as harmful germs, many are actually helpful to us. Evidence also shows that adding probiotics and prebiotics to the diet can help the microbiome thrive. But what are prebiotic and probiotic foods, and what is the difference between them? Having a clear understanding of what these terms mean and why it’s beneficial to keep the microbiome strong can improve your diet.

Finding Relief from Neck Pain

In today’s world full of mobile devices and computer screens, more people are feeling neck pain than ever before. Fortunately, there are some simple solutions for relief.