Anxiety & Motherhood
alk held on Thursday 26th August 2010 for volunteers of the Mum To Mum Program At The Jewish Women’s Association The key objective of the Mum to Mum program is to help mothers successfully cope with the postnatal months thus promoting healthy and nurturing family attachments. Although motherhood is a natural process the adaptation of […]
Acupuncture and Migraines
Acupuncture and Migraines A landmark British study (2004) set out to examine the relationship between acupuncture and migraines. Can this gentle remedy bring relief to migraine sufferers? In the study, 401 patients with chronic headache, predominantly migraine, were randomly allocated to two groups: Results They discovered significant differences in physical functioning, energy, and changes in health. […]
Meditation, Stress & Mood
Meditation Improves Mood & Decreases Stress According to Study Preliminary evidence suggests that even brief instruction in a simple meditation technique can improve negative mood and perceived stress in healthy adults, which can yield long-term health benefits. The frequency of practice does affect outcome, meaning the longer you can practice and the more consistently, the […]
Insomnia
Anybody who has suffered insomnia will tell you how endlessly frustrating and exhausting it can be. To have night after night of restless agitation, and day after day of foggy fatigue. Sleep is one of your most important assets, and with out it, you can feel mad, depressed, irritable and far less functional in your […]