Kombucha tea is a fizzy, refreshing and slightly alcoholic beverage
made by fermenting tea with a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast – known
as a SCOBY.
While kombucha has seen a resurgence in popularity in...
“In Japan,
they have dedicated 'shinrin-yoku’ parks – which means to ‘bathe in the
atmosphere of the forest’. This is their proactive medicine to keep themselves healthy,
mentally and physically. In Europe, they are protecting parks from logging –
devoting them...
“Many essential oils are antibacterial,
antiviral, anti-fungal, and effective against grease or mold. What’s more, they
will not pollute your home, the water supply, or the environment.”
Rachel Raba is an aromatherapist, in
Washington DC. For years...
“I suffered from chronic back
pain and sciatica for a number of years. I tried everything from surgery to
complementary medicine, all to no avail. I was astounded when I got off the
table after only 45 minutes and my...
“Many people assume that aromatherapy is about
diffusing essential oils - instead of using air fresheners - to make your home
smell nice, or encourage relaxation…. but that doesn’t even scratch the
surface.”
Rachel Raba is a...
“Having
my first physio appointment, the only treatment known for my condition was Mirror
Box Therapy. The concept of tricking your brain through visualization and
imagery seemed a bit unrealistic ; but, in fact, I noticed improvement
after the first try.”
“I didn’t do much, musically, for a few years after
my sisters and I stopped touring. There was something telling me that I needed
to get back to it. Having that creative outlet, the social aspect of it,
working with...
“I see the limited therapeutic options for animals when
standard treatments don’t work. Acupuncture is natural, and there are no major
side effects or interference with pharmaceutical prescriptions.”
Veterinary Acupuncturist Sharlene McInnes Wallace is based in...
“We live in a society that is on sensory
overload all the time. Having tools that allow your senses some time to reset
is extremely valuable. You never know what to expect. Sometimes it is a
powerful visionary experience and...