The Health Benefits of Keeping Pets
Pets: you can love and hate them at the same time. One moment theyre sinking their teeth into your expensive shoes, and the next, they shower you with affection. But regardless of what they do and how you feel about them, there is no denying that there are various health advantages of having a pet: 1) Decreased stress levels and blood pressure. Research conducted by the University of W... More
How yoga can help with back injuries
Back pain can often be a source of great discomfort, making it difficult to even do the simple things most people take for granted, such as bending over, lifting objects, or lying down on a soft mattress. Doctors are quick to recommend different diets, medications, and treatments to help you endure chronic symptoms, but in recent years many people have turned to non-western approaches to fee... More
Yoga and You
You may have noticed that over the past five years, there has been a great surge of interest in non-western practices to dealing with health issues. Todays bookshops are lined with sections of self-help bestsellers discussing how traditional eastern approaches such yoga, meditation, reiki, or tai chi are the key to leading a healthy, balanced life. We shall examine yoga in greater detail, pa... More