According to a recent survey conducted by Consumer Reports, 38 million Americans are now visiting Alternative and Complementary Therapy providers each year. Despite most Americans believing that prescription medication is the best option for the treatment of common illnesses, a report of more than 45,000 people has found that three-fourths of those surveyed are now read more »

If you work sitting at a computer or you own a laptop, iPad, Kindle or some kind of smartphone then it is likely you will have experienced ‘the computer neck’, which is essentially an ache and tightness in the neck and across the shoulder blades. According to chiropractor Dominic Cheetham, too much time spent staring read more »

According to researchers, high stress levels during pregnancy can make unborn babies more susceptible to stress and anxiety in the future. A study conducted by a team of researchers at Konstanz University in Germany has revealed that extreme stress levels during pregnancy can affect the development of the glucocorticoid receptor, a gene which plays a read more »

If your pregnancy has turned you into a coach potato who is eating for two then read on for some tips on how to stay fit and healthy whilst you’re with child. There is a common misconception that pregnant women shouldn’t exercise, meaning that for those of us who used to go to the gym read more »

If Transcendental Meditation stirs up funny memories of the 1960′s and hippies then you may be surprised to know its coming back in a big way. Recently, a huge body of scientific research has indicated that regular meditation can help to reduce the incidence of stroke, heart attack and early mortality, with a further study read more »

Abdominal colic is a condition which commonly occurs among babies. It is officially defined as crying which lasts for three or more hours per day and is not the result of a medical condition (meaning the baby is healthy). In a recent study of ninety infants, it was revealed that the ancient Chinese medicine technique read more »