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Take a Break — it Could Save You Money

By on May 20, 2008 in HEALTH, NEWS

Extended Vacation Time Could Save Billions, Minds A recent study by the National Institute of Mental Health showed that Americans are losing billions of dollars each year because of mental health issues. In fact, mental disorders, which can range from social anxieties to mood problems are the number one cause of disability in the United [...]

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Aromatherapy: Curing the Body with Essential Oils

By on September 12, 2007 in TECHNIQUES

Aromatherapy is an alternative therapy, which uses essential oils, each of which has specific curative qualities. The essential oils help patients to calm down, stimulate the immune system, improve the appetite, and some help in mitigating the pain in stiff joints. Typically aromatherapy contains an array of brown bottles containing small quantity of essential oils. [...]

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Discover the Alexander Technique and Relieve the Tension

By on September 12, 2007 in TECHNIQUES

We are seldom taught what good posture is. The consequences of modern day life, hunching over computers and leading a very sedentary existence is stiff necks, shoulders hunched forward or pulled tightly back, restricted breathing, and tightness in the thighs, legs and ankles, backaches, headaches, and other painful symptoms. The Alexander Technique: The Alexander Technique [...]

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Laughter is the Best Medicine

By on August 27, 2007 in TECHNIQUES

Here’s just one more way of letting go of some of that pent-up anger and stress. Check out CNN’s report on Laugh Therapy by Dr Sanjay Gupta below The video suggests that even fake laughing has a positive affect on our moods, and that “faking it until we make it”, is a good place to [...]

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