Reiki is an ancient form of alternative medicine that can trace its roots back to Japan. It can be broken down into two words: ‘rei’ that stands for ‘universal’ and ‘ki’ which is loosely interpreted as ‘life force’ or ‘energy’. Together, reiki stands for the universal energy or life force that is present within and […]
Despite having come a long way when it comes to health and medicine, mental health issues are still poorly understood and addressed. This is because of the stigma still associated with mental health concerns even in a developed country like Australia. Some of you may feel awkward consulting even a doctor when it comes to […]
Attention economy is the new buzzword in this age of endless distractions and hyper-sensory stimulation. It states that focus is the bottleneck of human thought which limits our cognitive abilities. This highlights the importance of knowing how to improve concentration in today’s world. It is hard to maintain focus when we are overwhelmed with information […]
Fad diets – we’ve all heard of them. Maybe we’ve even tried some. Our favourite celebrities endorse some of them and we all know someone who swears by one. But when it comes to understanding the impact of fad diets on your health, how much do you really know? What are fad diets and are […]
In the last year, self care tips have become more important for people as they deal with the pandemic, isolation and loneliness, anxiety, financial insecurity, and health issues. All of us have become more concerned about our physical, mental and emotional health. The best self care tips are the ones that help you become the […]
While stress is an inevitable part of life, it can be harmful to your long-term health if you feel highly stressed all the time. For the working population, most of our stress comes from our jobs. However while the job may be the source, the stress that we feel sometimes spills over into our personal […]
With all of us spending so much more time at home than usual in 2020, hobbies have become more mainstream. We haven’t had the freedom to catch a movie, eat at a restaurant or go to parties, but we’ve been able to cultivate a few new hobbies of our own or revisit old ones. COVID-19 […]
Every parent wants their child to be happy and have fun while being active and engaged with the world around them. There are many hobbies for kids that offer a chance to be entertained and learn productive skills that will help them later in life. Encouraging hobbies for kids allows them to figure out their […]
A famous Japanese proverb states that “Fear is only as deep as the mind allows”, and this is something that is backed by research now. As per scientific studies, fear is a purely psychological phenomena, but it shows itself in physical symptoms. Fear can paralyze you and get in the way of your daily life, […]
Remedial massage therapy seems to be available around every corner. For this reason, we often choose remedial massage therapists spontaneously without completely understanding what it is or what it is good at treating. In fact, it wasn’t until I tried different types of massage that I realised that remedial massage is more beneficial for me […]
