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You may have heard of lymphatic drainage massage but feel unsure about what it involves. Not all massage is suitable for everyone, but when done correctly, lymphatic drainage massage can be incredibly beneficial.
We’ve all experienced it. It’s mid-afternoon and suddenly, your energy levels drop. An afternoon slump (or a 3pm slump as it’s often called), can bring your day to a sudden halt, cancelling any plans of productivity you may have had. But all is not lost, throughout this article we will cover the signs of an afternoon slump, the causes and most importantly, how to prevent them.
Cycling is a versatile, accessible sport that can help your entire body get the exercise it needs. Not only does cycling utilise all of your major muscle groups, but helps with focus, stamina, balance and shifting hard-to-reach fat. What’s more, cycling can be enjoyed by most people, including children and older folk, making it a great all-round family activity. Nearly 3.6 million people ride a bike each week in Australia, a number which is likely to grow as more people become environmentally conscious.
When it comes to addressing pain in the body, there are a huge range of options on the market. Whether you’re into holistic health, alternative therapies, traditional methodologies or modern medicine, there is something out there for you. Whilst they have some things in common, it is important to make a distinction between the two of them.
Sciatic nerve pain can be a debilitating condition, whether it is chronic or episodic. Whilst sciatic is often a lifelong struggle to control, there are some simple exercises out there that help to manage this condition. These 6 stretches are easy enough to do at home no matter your physical condition, and they can greatly improve your experience of living with sciatic nerve pain.
Sciatica is the term used to refer to pain along the sciatic nerve . Sciatica pain occurs when nerve roots that make up the sciatic nerve become pinched or compressed. It starts in the lower back, follows through the hips and buttocks, and down the legs along the sciatic nerve pathway. Approximately 40% of people will experience a sciatic episode in their lifetime. Typically, it affects only one side of your body and can range from mild to severe. It may be accompanied by numbness, tingling or weakness in the affected leg and foot.
Procrastination : the scariest word in the English language.
A lot of families have a naughty corner, but what about the opposite? A wellness retreat should have a place in your home as well. This is where you enjoy dedicated ME time – time spent on yourself, with yourself, for yourself. This special place is designed to nurture you and bring about relaxation. It should be the place you go to when you need to work through your emotions, unwind and de-stress, to balance and centre yourself and realign your goals.
We hope you’ve been saving up those sick days because winter is on the way.
Ageing. It’s an inevitable process for everyone, and yet it is the one we fight hardest against. We fight our hair with dyes and we fight our skin with creams. Supplements come in every colour of the rainbow for every organ in our body. There’s magnesium for the bones and fish oil for the brain. We swap a little bacon for a little bottle at breakfast.
