Ayurveda is a 5,000-year-old form of medicine originating inside the Vedic culture of India. Both Tibetan and Chinese medicine have their roots in Ayurveda. However, using ...

By Esse Johnson The sensation of hunger is a result of metabolic signals. The primary hunger communicator we know of is a hormone called Ghrelin. ...

By  Dr. Edward F. Group III  After water, tea is one of the most commonly consumed beverages in the world. There are many varieties, but ...

By Esse Johnson I believe that a primary reason for getting older and wiser has become such a physically painful ordeal for so many among ...

You’ve probably heard about meditation – and perhaps also about some of its many physical, mental, and emotional benefits, such as relaxation, stress relief, better ...

Who doesn’t love a trip to the beach to experience the relaxing rhythms of the waves, smell the fresh, salty sea air, and enjoy some ...

One of the most wonderfully mysterious structures in the human body is the Vagus nerve. Within its community of cranial nerves, the Vagus is a ...

There are many different kinds of yoga, each with its own benefits. Among the various styles, the one that is best to practice right before ...

“Mindfulness” is a term that’s used a lot these days, and mindfulness-based programs are all the rage: in the workplace, in schools, in hospitals. But ...

By Tess DiNapoli Relaxation plays a vital function in dampening stress levels and helping us restore our mental and physical wellbeing. However, not all relaxation ...

In part 1 of this essay, you learned about acupuncture as a powerful pain-management therapy. Now let’s explore some techniques that are directly related to ...

If you practice qigong or martial art—or have received acupuncture treatments—or have an interest in Feng Shui—then you’ve probably at least heard about Qi. But ...