Before we get into why you want strong hips and how to get them with hip strengthening exercises, let's do a little Hip 101.The hip joint is a ball-and-socket type joint that's formed where the femur (thigh bone) meets the pelvis. The femur has a ball-shaped (or club-shaped) end that fits into a bowl-shaped socket formed by the pelvis called the acetabulum. There are large ligaments, tendons, and muscles around the hip joint that hold the bones (the good old ball and socket) in place and keep

What is Sekhem?Sekhem is an ancient Egyptian form of healing. References to it have been discovered in the Egyptian Book of the Dead and in ancient scrolls. It was taught as part of spiritual practices in the temples of ancient Egypt and is associated with the lion-headed Goddess Sekhmet, who is believed to be the guardian and protector of this energy. As well as being the Patroness of War, she is also considered to be the Goddess of Regeneration and Healing. Sekhmet helps us break down which

Martial arts provides a number of excellent health benefits, in addition to instilling discipline and confidence within students. Through improving one’s skills during practice, a student of martial arts will also be able to build a healthier body and, by extension, lifestyle Since health and fitness are closely intertwined, let’s explore 10 of the most common health benefits of martial arts.1. Cardiovascular HealthMeeting the physical activity guidelines of the Center for Disease Control and

Tales from England talk about putting rosemary into the pocket of an unfaithful lover so that they do not forget their vows, while Ophelia says the herb is ‘for remembrance’ in Hamlet by Shakespeare.Today, research finds that rosemary is indeed connected to better memory. A study of retired people showed that just sitting in a room diffused with rosemary scent improved memory test scores by 15%. Although it might not seem much, researchers at the University of Northumbria say it could make the

Thought Field Therapy™ (TFT) is an energy-based form of psychotherapy designed to reduce symptoms of psychological distress by manipulating how energy flows in the body. TFT is based on the premise that bodies consist of energy fields and that imbalances

Summer is already here with the days becoming warmer and warmer and people spending more and more time outside. On a beautiful summer day, we all want to be healthy and glowing. For most, the main focus of leading a healthy lifestyle is exercising and keeping to a diet. While those can bring substantial benefits without a doubt, there are other great ways to enhancing your life, health and mood. Test one of the alternative medicine treatments described below and let me know what you

Other Native American sun dance symbols and meanings… Buffalo: The buffalo is a symbol of power, comfort, provision, and plenty. Every piece of it was used, and one buffalo provided a tremendous amount of luxury. From meat to clothing, tools to essential

How do you improve your heart health? A lot of people are asking this question today because of the growing amount of heart attacks. If you are looking to improve your heart health, your ear might hold the answer. What? Yes, this is true. Auricular

In the realm of healing techniques, sound work inhabits a curious space. It has been used for thousands of years—think of overtone chanting from Central Asia, for example—yet, it’s also on the frontiers of modern neuroscience.Joshua Leeds, the author of The Power of Sound and an expert in the field of psychoacoustics, the study of the effects of sound on the human nervous system, explains how sound works.Different brain-wave patterns affect emotions.You’re practicing going into a brain-wave

The “inner child” is one of those concepts that is used regularly yet is a little confusing to think about.It’s referred to in different ways, ranging from “the child archetype”, to “the child within”, to “the wonder child” to the “wounded child.”Yet what does it mean? And how does “inner child healing” help you make positive changes in your life?A few days ago I did an incredible masterclass hypnotherapy session with Marisa Peer (it’s online and free – you can do it too by clicking here). In

We all need energy to get us through our hectic modern lives. If you’ve been feeling run down lately, it’s worthwhile considering whether bioresonance therapy can get back on track. To help you make up your mind, here are nine benefits of bioresonance therapy.Instant energy boosterModern medicine provides a lot of options to help you feel better, but it doesn’t provide a lot of options for you to truly feel better in the long term. Bioresonance therapy is an instant energy booster that corrects