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The Many Benefits of Bowen Technique
Bowen Therapy or Bowen Technique is a gentle means of soft tissue relaxation that does not involve external, forceful manipulation. Because of its gentle approach, all ages can undergo the therapy, including newborns and the very elderly (and everyone in between!). Bowen aims to achieve deep relaxation for the participant. When that level of relaxation is reached, the body becomes aligned, balanced, and able to heal itself. When a participant undergoes Bowen Technique, he or she experiences a gentle massage of the muscles and tissues over the problem area. Practitioners often begin in the abdominal region, as this is seen as the "center" of the body. Practitioners leave the room before moving to another area of the body, slowing the pace and giving their clients a chance to relax even more. The motions of Bowen Technique are said to act as energy surges, sending messages to the brain to heal a particular area or body system. Practitioners claim they are teaching the body to heal itself - or, more correctly, reminding the body of its own innate ability to heal. Here are some of the benefits of Bowen Technique. * Pain Relief - Many participants seek out Bowen Technique because they desire relief from ...- Bookmark :
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The Barefoot Experience
With the arrival of warm weather, many people look forward to sandal season - but others look forward to barefoot season. It used to be customary for children especially to go barefoot in the spring and summer, but our culture has changed and now shoes are the norm. Going barefoot indoors in the winter is not unheard of, either, in this day and age of centrally heated homes. Taking off the shoes and going barefoot now and then - or regularly if possible - can have some real health benefits. * Fewer Ingrown Toenails - Going barefoot - or "barefooting" - can decrease your chances of developing ingrown toenails. If you have had them before, going barefoot could prevent them from happening again. Without the confining pressure of shoes on the toes, nails can grow freely and correctly. * Less Athlete's Foot and Toenail Fungus - Fungus does not thrive when it is continually exposed to light and air. Going barefoot can reduce toenail fungus or athlete's foot for this reason. * Developing Foot Structure - Babies and children who are accustomed to going barefoot or wearing thin-soled footwear tend to have much stronger arches in their feet. Studies have shown that wearing ...- Bookmark :
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Natural Ways to Stop a Sunburn From Peeling and Itching
A sunburn can be a nasty experience. A bad one can give you chills and a fever, not to mention terrible pain. A mild sunburn can still result in blistering, itching and peeling. If you've accidentally stayed out in the sun too long, there are some things you can do that can help reduce itching and peeling. Most of these treatments are inexpensive and all of them are natural - you may even have some of them in your kitchen cabinets or pantry. First, be careful with that burned skin - don't use soap, washcloths, or do any scrubbing in the shower. Wash your hair upside-down under the bath faucet to avoid shampoo running over your sunburn. And when you get out of the shower or bath, pat your skin dry with a soft towel - don't rub. * Tea - Tea, green or black, has skin-soothing properties and has been known to stop relieve sunburn itch and prevent peeling. Black tea seems to work the best, or you could use a combination of green and black. Brew a quart or so of strong tea, pour it into a lukewarm bath, and soak. * Baking Soda Bath - Baking soda can be very helpful ...- Bookmark :
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What to Consider before Buying Sunglasses
You may think the only thing you need to worry about when buying sunglasses is the style of frame or the color of tinting. But actually, there are other important characteristics of effective sunglasses that need to be considered. Ultraviolet radiation can harm all parts of the eye, including the eyelid skin, conjunctiva, sclera, and cornea. That means that the whites of your eyes need protection, too. Here are some things you'll need to keep in mind when you look for sunglasses. Ultraviolet Light Ultraviolet, or UV, radiation is that portion of the light spectrum that is beyond the shortest wavelength of visible light (which is violet). It can damage the human eye, which is why sunglasses are important. There are three types of UV light: UVA, UVB, and UVC. UVA light is somewhat controversial - experts differ in their opinions regarding its role in harming the eyes, although it is universally accepted that UVA rays are what accounts for skin damage. If you are concerned about preserving your eye health, however, you may want to err on the side of caution and consider getting sunglasses that also block UVA light. UVB light is the main culprit in eye damage done by ultraviolet light. UVB ...- Bookmark :
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Sunscreen Danger – What’s In Your Sunscreen
You put on sunscreen because it is important for your skin's health, right? In this day and age of skin cancer, most of us have been taught to wear sunscreen daily, especially on our faces, in all weather and all seasons. Lately, however, some concerns have been raised regarding the safety of the sunscreen itself. Just what's in that sunscreen, and is it safe? Cancer For years we have been told that exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun can cause skin cancer. Ironically, though, moderate sun exposure may actually prevent the development of certain types of cancer, and the chemicals in sunscreens may increase your risk of skin cancer. One of the concerns is that certain chemicals in sunscreens produce free radicals, and the formation of free radicals is strongly implicated in cancer. Free radicals cause cellular damage, and cancer is, essentially, the proliferation of damaged cells. Chemicals of Concern * Titanium oxide is a reflective substance that is not absorbed by the skin, which is why it has historically been used alongside zinc oxide as a sunscreen. However, according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer, titanium oxide may be a human carcinogen. * Nanoparticles are extremely small versions of chemicals like titanium ...- Bookmark :
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