What’s Your Skin Type?
You’ve heard the buzz about normal, oily, dry, combination, or sensitive skin types. But which one do you have? It can change over time. For example, younger…
12 Myths About Your Hangover Slideshow
1 / 13 MYTH: Hangovers Are No Big Deal FACT: Heavy drinking rocks the central nervous system. It tinkers with brain chemicals — leading to headache, dizziness,…
Is Multitasking Bad for Your Brain?
Multitasking may give you the illusion that you’re getting more done. But it’s actually a poor tool for efficiency. Despite that — and after decades of ever-increasing…
Afternoon Energy Boosters
Does this sound familiar? You’re going full steam ahead in the morning, plowing through work assignments or household tasks. You take a quick break for lunch —…
What to Know About Massage Therapy Styles
What Is Massage Therapy? Massage therapy is a form of manual therapy that involves moving soft tissues in the body to reduce stress, ease muscle tension, and…
Acupressure Points and Massage Treatment
Used for thousands of years in China, acupressure applies the same principles as acupuncture to promote relaxation and wellness and to treat disease. Sometimes called pressure acupuncture,…
What Exactly Is Alternative Medicine?
Alternative medicine is a term that describes medical treatments that are used instead of traditional (mainstream) therapies. Some people also refer to it as “integrative,” or “complementary”…
Complementary vs. Alternative Medicine: What’s the Difference?
Many people take “complementary medicine” and “alternative medicine” to mean the same thing. And, although they are often grouped together under the umbrella of CAM (complementary and…
How Worrying Affects the Body
Are you an excessive worrier? Perhaps you unconsciously think that if you “worry enough,” you can prevent bad things from happening. But the fact is, worrying can…
Causes of Stress
The kids won’t stop screaming, your boss has been hounding you because you turned in a report late, and you owe the IRS thousands of dollars you…