The aim of this article is to give you an introduction to yoga – what it is, where it came from and to find out about yoga in the modern Western world. You can also learn of the many benefits that can be experienced by those who practice these ancient…
With so many styles of yoga about it can be difficult to know which is the best yoga for you. In today’s Western world we generally think of yoga in physical terms e.g. postures, stretching and good breathing techniques. We are, however, becoming more aware of the importance of the…
Natural healing means to be made healthy – to have the symptoms of bad health eased or removed – without the use of synthetic products. In this article I’ll explain what complementary and alternative medicines are, and how they can be used to improve health naturally. Before we start –…
What is Aromatherapy? Aromatherapy, also known as essential oil therapy, is a system of treatment based on the use of oils and the aromatic compounds of plants. The oils are extracted from different parts of the plant, most commonly seeds, roots, flowers and leaves. This type of therapy uses essential…
Hi, thanks for stopping by. My name’s Jane and I’m a hard-working, fun-loving single parent of one. My interest in holistic health and wellbeing has been growing for as long as I can remember and I founded Therapy Jet in December 2018. Allow me to share with you the reasons…
Overview Full Title – Aromatherapy : A Complete Guide to the Healing Art (2nd Edition.) Published – 2008 (First edition 1995). Authors – Kathi Keville and Mindy Green. Synopsis – A comprehensive reference detailing the history and science behind essential oils and herbs, for the purposes of achieving and maintaining balance and wellbeing. A…
Reflexology healing is a popular and fast growing form of “bodywork” that aims to improve circulation and stimulate the body’s own healing system in order to achieve balance and wellbeing. Our healing systems work best when we are relaxed, so whether you are about to start a course of reflexology…
It’s a common misconception that reflexology and massage are pretty much the same, but although there are similarities between them, they are in fact completely different practices. So what is the difference between reflexology and massage? We will come to that shortly, but first to understand which aspects of the…
There are different types of reflexology, the best known being foot reflexology. The other types are hand, ear and face. In a reflexology session, the therapist applies pressure to reflex points by using specific finger, thumb and hand techniques. These reflex points correspond to particular parts of the body or…
