The good and the bad of stress Generally speaking, stress is misunderstood; when stress, for a short time, can be seen as beneficial. It makes us run faster, to get away from whatever is chasing us, be that a white pointer shark, or a sporting opponent, some people perform better only when they are under [...]
"Addiction is when one is dependent on a substance or activity, a craving, a weakness and a need to repeatedly use a substance or activity to 'feel good' or simply function." When one thinks of addiction, it is most often associated with drugs and alcohol, and so we choose to disassociate our self with the [...]
Many of us are aware of a friend or family member that may have experienced some agree of anxiety, or depression. Anxiety is the most common psychiatric condition, and twice as common as depression, addiction is also fast becoming an all too familiar health concern as well. (Dr Justin Feinstein) More women than men suffer [...]
Ocean Water Extract from Health Solutions 101 is one of the original transdermal magnesium supplements available in the marketplace. Transdermal is a route system of delivery wherein active ingredients are delivered across the skin for systemic distribution. Examples include transdermal patches used for medicine. It is an efficient and effective way to absorb vast amounts [...]
The history of cupping dates to the Egyptians around 1550BC and has been used throughout Europe ever since. For more history on Cupping....'A brief history of Cupping' by Bruce Bentley is interesting reading: A brief history of Cupping The technique of cupping is using a specially made round glass jar, where a flame is inserted [...]
No doubt you have heard about the approaching severe flu virus expected this Winter... the best way to deal with this is to strengthen your immune system in the most natural way possible, without causing it any extra stress. We recommend a comprehensive treatment that will strengthen the immune system and stimulate your internal self-healing [...]
One of the most common apprehensions we hear about trying floatation therapy is that individuals who have claustrophobia (the fear of confined spaces) are unable to enjoy the numerous rewards that floatation can offer. We can completely sympathise with the misconception that being enclosed in a small, dark space may make some uneasy, and that [...]
Often when you hear about the benefits of floatation therapy, you're told about its effects on your mind as a relaxation tool. But the benefits that it can have on your physical appearance is often overlooked. The high concentration of Magnesium in the pod that gets absorbed through your entire body can do wonders for [...]
Water temple is the Isle of calm, a place of rest where you can experience inner peace and reconnect with yourself. Founder and Director of Utopia Health Centre, Mychelle is a fully qualified and registered Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner with over 20 years experience. Passionate about the benefits of TCM for maintaining overall wellbeing [...]
Each of us floats for different reasons, but one common goal is to achieve a deeply relaxed, meditative state. This happens when our brain reaches the more desirable lower brain wave frequencies known as Alpha, Theta and Delta. To first understand how we can enter this state of calm, let's look at the different frequencies [...]
