Archive for June, 2011

Acupuncture used to treat substance abuse

Thursday, June 30th, 2011

Lisa Diaz, a drug addict from Boston in America turned to acupuncture to help her overcome substance abuse. After years of being unable to give up drugs, Lisa sought out a counsellor who she hoped would be able to help overcome her addiction. Her counsellor suggested to her that she try acupuncture, and although she read more »

Living the natural life

Thursday, June 16th, 2011

Emma Cannon, a 43 year old acupuncturist specialising in fertility and pregnancy spoke to the Telegraph about her favourite natural cooking, cleaning and living tips: Don’t start a new project in the summer Emma explains that being tuned into the seasons is an important factor in Chinese medicine. In Chinese medicine the summer is seen read more »

Five-a-day should not include fruit juice, say experts

Monday, June 13th, 2011

According to health experts fruit juice should not be included as one of our five-a-day because they contain too much sugar. Dr Hans-Peter Kubis and a team of researchers from Bangor University in North Wales conducted a study which revealed that overweight and obese participants rated drinks as being less sweet than study participants of read more »

Bear Grylls swears by Bowen Therapy

Thursday, June 9th, 2011

TV presenter, adventurer and writer Bear Grylls has said that bowen therapy is key to ensuring his aches, pains and injuries are kept under control. The presenter, who was the youngest Brit to climb Mount Everest at 23 and is now best known for his television series ‘Man vs. Wild’ is no stranger to injuries, read more »

Jessica Alba recommends hypnotherapy for childbirth

Monday, June 6th, 2011

Pregnant film star Jessica Alba has recommended using the self-hypnosis birth technique which she used during the birth of her first child, Honor. The pregnant star has said that even though her second pregnancy has been harder, she is feeling more confident about her second birth because is planning on using hypnotherapy to help her read more »

World renowned psychiatrist promotes meditation

Thursday, June 2nd, 2011

Top psychiatrist Norman E. Rosenthal, M.D. has promoted the use of meditation for healing and transformation in his new book. Dr. Rosenthal is a celebrated author and professor who has spent decades conducting medical research as well as famously pioneering the study and treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Recently the psychiatrist has turned his read more »