Natural Therapies

29 April 2020

Lower Back Pain and Sciatica

Sciatica is a painful condition which results from inflammation and/or damage to the sciatic nerve. The pain can be characterized by an intense stabbing or electric sensation which travels down the glutes, down the back of the leg, into the calf muscle and eventually into the foot- particularly the pinky-toe. In severe and prolonged cases, there is eventually muscle weakness, loss of sensation and foot-drop.
21 April 2020

Tips on How to Beat Insomnia

I am sure that at some point or another we have all experienced the dreaded insomnia where no matter how many cups of chamomile tea, deep breathing exercises or pre-bed stretches you do you still lie wide-awake until the birds start chirping. There are various causes of insomnia ranging from stress and anxiety to physical hormonal imbalances.
15 April 2020

Taming ADDtitude Naturally!

I have a personal soft-spot for children with ADHD because I feel they possess a spark in them which many of us wish to have. They see things differently because they tend to be incredibly clever and creative. However, children with ADHD do have the tendency to be a little "extra" and their energy can verge towards becoming destructive and exhausting for both parents and teachers alike.