Wellness Articles

Chemistry?!? Are your eyes glazed over yet? It happens...yet if you're interested at all in the therapeutic use of essential oils, a little primer on their chemistry can be very useful. Not only will you better understand how and why essential oils work, but the great importance of using natural, high-quality oils - oils that are pure, properly distilled, AND smell nice - will be made clear. It's not just an aromatherapy sales pitch; essential oils with exceptional bouquets have different chemical make-ups than flat or otherwise uninteresting oils. The differences can significantly affect the healing potency of therapeutic applications for you, your family and/or your clients. Much of the time, you can discern the difference of therapeutic value between two oils just by their aroma - one needn't always have the proof of fancy, expensive machines to make an educated choice.

Possibly a third reason would be that you have become very cynical about all the new diets promoted by the 'stars' of television and the movies!! . Perhaps like me, you just see it as a means for fading stars making money by endorsements. .

Jean Kerr was closer to the truth than she might have realized. Every outside organ of the human body is eligible to be called beautiful, but because internal organs are ordinarily seen only by surgeons, they get excluded from the beauty contest. If our internal organs were observed, we would describe them in terms of attractiveness, and normal color and shape would be considered beautiful.

Today, pillows are not just something fluffy to place beneath our head at night. They are chiropractor approved, sleep doctor designed and specifically created to assist in pain relief, snoring cessation, spinal alignment, neck support, headache

Supplements are an important part of any body detox program. When beginning you natural body detox, you may not feel very well due to the toxins leaving your body. A good balance of supplements and nutrients will help you get over the initial uneasy feeling and support your natural body detox.

The bottled water industry has few regulations and most of the bottled water you are buying in stores is actually tap water. Our bodies are 90% water, so pay attention as I am going to show you what water is pure, safe and healthy for you to drink.

An astonishing four out of five Americans consume caffeine every day, causing the Center for Science in the Public Interest to label caffeine as America's "most popular stimulant," and the "drug" most frequently and casually consumed.

Remember when Mom used to say that staying out too late would cause you to get sick? Mom was right! Experts say that not only does prolonged sleep deprivation wear down immune protection but getting adequate rest can help boost your defenses.

Think of it this way. You wouldn't let your kids play with toxic chemicals, so why would you let the baby crawl over a floor that has just been wiped with them?

Studies have shown that 'exercise deficiency syndrome' is the biggest risk we face as we get older. Regular exercise not only makes us feel fitter, more alert and younger, it also helps to prevent high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, poor circulation, depression, obesity, joint and bone problems - in fact a very long list of the ailments of later life!

Regardless of warnings, it has taken the past several decades for people to finally get the message that they need to stop smoking. Why is it necessary to quit, and why are people in denial? The answers could save your life.

A guide on how to stay healthy if you have a job that involves staring at the computer, not moving for long periods of time, and excess amounts of stress.

Maybe you have never experienced the great feeling and freshness of a colon cleanse. Try a 7 day colon cleanse and you will be convinced of the benefits.

Simple but effective techniques to stop snoring

Many people prefer to avoid presription medications. You can cleanse your colon area naturally using techniques developed hundreds of years ago.