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Holistic Approaches to Treating Allergies

Holistic Approaches to Treating Allergies

The start of spring is often associated with allergy season. For some, this season can be very challenging due to the weather changes and the symptoms of allergies, such as watery eyes, nasal congestion, and runny nose. If you're among this group, you might be...

Healthy Benefits of Getting More Sleep

Healthy Benefits of Getting More Sleep

Quality sleep is one of the most important things you can do for your body and mind. The unfortunate fact is that far too many people don’t get quality sleep or even enough sleep at all. The thing to keep in mind is that there are a plethora of benefits to be...

The Importance of Self-Care for Everyday Holistic Health

The Importance of Self-Care for Everyday Holistic Health

There is a little bit of a misconception between self-care and self-indulgence/selfishness. The simple fact of the matter is that self-care is something that everyone should be practicing because it can have a major impact on your health, mentally and physically. What...

5 of the Best Glute Exercises You Can Do at Home

5 of the Best Glute Exercises You Can Do at Home

Increasing muscle strength is a requirement for improving athletic performance. The glutes are the largest and strongest muscle in the body and a major contributor to athletic performance. These are some of the best glute exercises, even for those who don't currently...

An Intro to Traditional Chinese Medicine

An Intro to Traditional Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a holistic system of medicine that has been practiced for over 2,000 years, originating from ancient folk practices and schools such as Taoism and Buddhism. It incorporates Chinese herbal remedies, acupuncture, moxibustion, qi...

5 Great Books On Holistic Health To Read This Year

5 Great Books On Holistic Health To Read This Year

Reading is one of the best ways to learn more about a subject and get many different perspectives on the subject. This is especially true for holistic health, a subject that seems to be handled differently from person to person. If you're looking to learn more about...

Holistic Ways to Treat Osteoporosis

Holistic Ways to Treat Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a major health condition among the aging population, especially women over 50 years of age. Those with the disease have an increased risk for fragility fractures and serious complications like hip fracture, pneumonia, broken bones in other parts of the body, blood clots, and heart attack.

Holistic Ways to Treat Tinnitus

Holistic Ways to Treat Tinnitus

Do you suffer from tinnitus? If so, you know how frustrating and debilitating it can be. Tinnitus is a condition that causes a ringing in the ears, and there is no cure for it. However, there are many holistic treatments that can help lessen the symptoms and make life more bearable. This blog post will discuss some of the best holistic ways to treat tinnitus.

Healthy Ways to Boost Your Metabolism

Healthy Ways to Boost Your Metabolism

Metabolism is a term that refers to the various chemical reactions that occur in the body. These reactions keep the body functioning correctly. Having a high metabolism can help burn more calories and keep you from gaining weight. It can also help you feel better and...