When many think of holistic health, they tend to think of singular healing techniques like herbal remedies, clean eating, mental health practices, or spiritually driven exercises, like yoga. However, holistic approaches to optimal health incorporate all aspects of the mind, body, and spirit. In fact, a holistic focus is a focus on the body as…
DetailsA hug a day keeps the doctor away. It is scientifically proven! Social interaction, specifically touch, has been shown to lower the overall production of cortisol and increase oxytocin levels within a person’s body. Cortisol is known as the “stress hormone”, and we all know by now that increased levels of stress dramatically increase a…
DetailsThe origins of reflexology can be dated back to ancient Egypt where inscriptions describing reflexology are written on the walls of physician’s tombs. After a brief explanation of reflexology, hieroglyphics in the city of Saqqara move on to quote a reflexologist pledging, “I shall act so you praise me.” We love a confident doctor! Since,…
DetailsWhat is ‘Dry Brushing’? In art, it is the sophisticated painting technique that creates a ‘atmospheric effect.’ However, the dry brushing we are about to explore is far more invigorating. The newly trending Ancient Egyptian technique used by health and wellness professionals around the globe has the body benefits we have always been dreaming of.…
DetailsLet’s talk about STRESS… This word will elicit different responses from different people. A lot of people only equate stress to certain types of events that might occur in our lives such as relationship loss, financial hardships, death of a loved one, major illness etc. We do not often stop to contemplate our everyday lives…
DetailsWe will start the conversation with “liver stagnation” (which leads to ‘liver fire’), which can cause PMS symptoms, hormone imbalance, and headaches. The good news is – there is a solution! What is the liver’s job in the eyes of Traditional Chinese Medicine? Western Medicine sees the liver as the physical organ itself – a…
DetailsBiofeedback can be described as a class of therapies using mind-body techniques that involve visual, auditory or frequency feedback to bring balance and harmony to Mental, Emotional and Physical functions of the body. This may include things such as heart rate, muscle tension, blood flow, pain perception, blood pressure and much more. This process involves…
Details[Updated May 5, 2020] Dear OMNI community, Here at Omni Balanced Life Center your health and safety are top priorities. As we begin to re-open our local community businesses we want to let you know we are committed to closely monitoring the ever changing information surrounding COVID-19 and what that means for our center and…
DetailsMeditation is a word that can be intimidating to some people. But never fear! Meditation has been used in ancient practices across the globe for centuries to boost mental and physical energy, relieve stress and even change your brain. It may sound hard to believe but even the simplest of meditations have been shown in…
DetailsSummer is the easiest time of year to get sun and natural vitamin D. But it is also the easiest time to get sunburn. Sunshine and vitamin D production play a critical role in long-term health; however, sunshine can become unhealthy when one’s exposure to UV rays is in excess. Such exposure can lead to sun-damaged skin and skin cancer.
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