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6 Potential Health Benefits of Art Therapy
Finding an art therapist to work with you through visual art in a clinical setting may help you reduce stress and improve your mood, among other possible health benefits.
By Patty HodappApril 20, 2023Art Therapy 101: Types, Health Benefits, and How to Find a Certified Art Therapist
Art therapy incorporates creative expression and visual art media, like painting, drawing, sculpting, and more, to potentially help address certain health concerns.
By Patty HodappApril 20, 2023What Is Ecotherapy? A Detailed Scientific Guide on the Healing Power of Nature
Taking your therapy sessions outdoors may provide a host of health benefits. Here’s what you might want to know about ecotherapy.
By Ashley WelchApril 19, 20235 Things to Know When Selecting an Integrative Healthcare Provider
Integrative medicine can be beneficial for chronic health conditions and to support overall wellness. Here are some tips to find the best complementary healthcare practitioner for your needs.
By Lauren BedoskyApril 17, 2023What Is Oil Pulling? A Detailed Scientific Guide to This Ayurvedic Practice
The ancient Ayurvedic technique of daily swishing or holding oil in your clean mouth, on an empty stomach, may enhance your oral health and hygiene.
By Lauren BedoskyMarch 09, 20234 Potential Health Benefits of Oil Pulling
The Ayurvedic technique of swishing oil around your mouth every day may promote healthy gums, freshen bad breath, and boost your overall wellness.
By Lauren BedoskyMarch 09, 2023What Is Ayurveda? A Detailed Beginner’s Guide to Traditional Ayurvedic Medicine
Ayurveda, an ancient system of medicine from India, uses your physical constitution, seasonal habits, and other lifestyle changes to enhance overall wellness.
By Jessica MigalaMarch 02, 2023What Is Music Therapy? A Detailed Scientific Guide
Music therapy, an expressive art intervention, is used in a therapeutic clinical setting to improve overall mental and physical health. Learn how working with a music therapist may benefit you.
By Jessica MigalaFebruary 09, 20236 Potential Health Benefits of Music Therapy
Music therapy may boost your mood, help you de-stress, and encourage you to process challenging emotions, among other physical and mental health benefits.
By Jessica MigalaFebruary 09, 20235 Potential Health Benefits of Guided Imagery Meditation
Guided imagery meditation uses the five senses and visualization techniques to promote relaxation, and has a number of potential health benefits including improved mood, performance, and more.
By Jessica MigalaJanuary 23, 2023Guided Imagery 101: How to Use the Power of Your Imagination to De-Stress, Relax, Focus, and More
Guided imagery uses your imagination and all five senses to relax, de-stress, focus, perform, and more. Here’s how to get started with guided imagery meditation, for beginners.
By Jessica MigalaJanuary 23, 20235 Potential Health Benefits of Adding the Feldenkrais Method to Your Movement Routine
The Feldenkrais method, a type of somatic movement, may help you age well, improve your balance, address chronic pain, and more.
By Jessica MigalaJanuary 19, 2023What Is the Feldenkrais Method? A Detailed Scientific Guide to This Type of Somatic Movement
The Feldenkrais Method, a type of somatic movement, aims to strengthen the mind-body connection through small, gentle motions that can improve function and awareness.
By Jessica MigalaJanuary 19, 2023All About Reiki: How This Type of Energy Healing Works and Its Health Benefits
Reiki is a form of energy healing. Though science hasn’t yet proven the mechanism behind why and how it works, the practice has documented health benefits. It may help improve sleep, lessen pain, and decrease anxiety and depression.
By Lauren BedoskyJanuary 17, 2023Where Are Medical Marijuana and CBD Legal in the U.S.?
Medical marijuana and cannabidiol, which are used to help treat many conditions, are legal in some states, but laws vary by state and even by county. Recreational marijuana is also legal in some states. Find out what’s legal where you live.
By Carlene BauerAugust 15, 20227 Ways to Practice Breath Work for Beginners
Deep breathing is a form of meditation. Research shows that meditation can reduce anxiety, sharpen memory, treat symptoms of depression, promote more restful sleep, and even improve heart health.
By Brianna MajsiakJune 23, 20227 Potential Health Benefits of Acupuncture
Acupuncture may help you sleep better, ease menstrual cramps, promote relaxation, and more. Here’s what some experts and researchers say.
By Lauren BedoskyJune 07, 2022What Is Acupuncture? A Beginner’s Guide to How It Works and How It May Improve Your Health
Acupuncture therapy may help you sleep better, de-stress, and feel more energized. Here’s how stimulation with needles may improve your wellness.
By Lauren BedoskyMay 26, 2022Ear Seeds: How This Acupressure Therapy May Enhance Your Overall Wellness
Ear seeds are small beads or seeds attached to an adhesive material and placed on the ear. Learn more about the potential health benefits of ear seeding.
By Katie RobinsonMay 23, 20228 Potential Health Benefits of Aloe Vera
Aloe vera is an impressive natural remedy that's widely available. But its perks are anything but ordinary! From helping treat skin conditions to lowering blood sugar, here are eight ways that components from this popular plant may help boost your health.
By Valencia HigueraOctober 05, 2020