Epsom salts baths or foot baths are very cleansing, detoxing and relaxing, helping to ease aches and pains. For a strong detoxifying treatment, dissolve ½ lb or about 250grams in a hot bath and soak for a minimum of 20 to 30 minutes. Dry yourself and get into a warm bed (with a hot...
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Brown rice – approximately 3/4 lb Spices like - whole cloves – a small spice  jar full cinnamon sticks approximately 6 broken up into 1 inch pieces whole cardamoms – a small spice jar full Two pieces of cloth – reasonably sturdy and tightly woven, corduroy is perfect, or other similar fabric. The size is approximately 6 inches by...
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Skin brushing helps the body detox by encouraging the movement of the lymphatic system. Skin brushing should be done most mornings before stepping into the bath or shower, while your skin is still dry. The whole process will take no longer than 3 to 5 minutes. Skin brushing will assist in the cleansing...
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Sonia Jones ND from The haven Spa and Health Clinic Answer yes to half or more of these questions, its time to detox - 1) Do you lack energy a lot of the time? 2) Do you feel dull-headed? 3) Do you have general aches and pains? 4) Feel a little hung-over or feel a little poisoned? 5) Is you...
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Acupuncture for pain relief – for over 2000 years acupuncture has been used to treat painful conditions, such as fibromyalgia (a painful chronic condition affecting muscles and connective tissue), chronic headaches, neck pain from whiplash, knee pain, hip pain, arthritis, chronic abdominal pain, asthma, shingles and a lot more. The World Health Organization even has...
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Licorice is an anti-inflammatory herb Slows down the deterioration of the body’s own inflammatory adrenal steroids and enhances the power of other herbs you are taking, for some it enhances the taste of other herbs. Personally I hate the taste. This herb can help a number of conditions  - Arthritis Allergy Bronchial problems Helps the body to fight viral...
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Sonia Jones ND from The Haven Spa and Clinic Self-help – at work or at home – The 5 Minute Mini-Breaks Most of us sit at our desks or in front of our computers for far too long, or drive for long stretches at a time, without a break, without getting up, for hours...
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You maybe in too much chronic pain to exercise in the usual way. For chronic pain (NEVER for acute pain – just received from an injury) – soak in a hot bath with a couple of large handfuls of Epsom salts, relax with some calming essential oils and listen to relaxing music. After...
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