What is Copaiba Oil? Copaiba essential oil is extracted from the resin of the magnificent Copaiba trees, which grow over 100 feet tall in South America. The use of Copaiba oil dates back to as far as the 16th century, where natives in northern Brazil used it in their traditional
Yes, we are talking about Lymphatic Drainage! With a slow rhythm and light pressure, this relaxing massage technique has a vast array of benefits. It can stimulate your immune system, improve tissue oxygenation and help you to eliminate any fluid retention within the body. Lymphatic Drainage also works on slowing
How do you take your coffee? Yep, that’s right, we are discussing coffee but consumption via the back end. Don’t let that scare you off, it’s all in the name of health! Coffee inserted rectally has been used as a healing and cleansing method over the past 100 years. Particularly
Here is a step-by-step guide to administering an enema at home: What you’ll need: A couple of large, old towels A pillow A teaspoon of organic almond oil, olive oil, or coconut oil for lubrication 2 litres of filtered water at body temperature A clean enema kit A relaxing essential
More often than not, a person undertaking a ‘cleanse’ will put a primary focus on cleansing of the liver and/or colon. While these are two extremely vital organs to consider, another organ that gets ignored or disregarded in the cleansing process are the kidneys. The kidneys are one of the
When you picture a sauna, is your first thought of a small, steamy and suffocating room? Take these prior expectations of a sauna, and instead replace them with this: Comfortable wooden bench, a gentle warmth that heats you from the inside out, a comfortable and breathable atmosphere and the feeling
The first instalment of our two-part sports nutrition post discussed the major roles each Macronutrient plays in the body when it comes to exercise, endurance training and physical activity. We get a little deeper this week and consider the Micronutrients – your Vitamins and Minerals. Although they are needed in
Earlier this week, we discussed how massage can help with sports, exercise and athletic recovery. Today we dig deeper and explore how good nutrition and a well-balanced diet can set the right foundations for both performance and recovery. There are two main categories nutrients can be divided into, and these
With so many massage options out there, how do you know which one is right for you? What’s the difference between a deep tissue massage and a sports massage? What’s a remedial massage? And which one would you benefit from? We’re here to help debunk some of the myths around
Tired of being tired? Fatigue and an overall lack of energy is a common complaint that we hear about time and time again in clinic. If you’re someone who is constantly reaching for another coffee, nodding off at your desk or just feeling like you’re on autopilot most of the
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