Treatment / Holistic Therapy

Less-Stress London talked with Heather Mason, founder of the Minded Institute, to learn more about the real meaning of yoga therapy for chronic physical and mental pain as well as how their research and teaching methods hope to one day change the politics of healthcare.

Just how the earth has music for those who listen — the plants can heal, if we let them. And, there's one plant that comes to mind — hemp. Unlike medical marijuana products, which are made from plants with high concentrations of psychoactive tetrahydrocannabinol, THC, CBD has all of the positive effects of THC, minus the high. Here are eight conditions CBD can help.

Guys, meet Joni. This young lady went to school and goes to work every day just like everyone else did and does. She also lives with chronic back and spine pain (just like everyone else here too, right?). We are here to get the dirt (pun intended) on why the holistic way of life is considered the better way, in this fit farmer's opinion.

Does your back pain have you down? Are you looking externally to validate yourself because physically, you feel invalid? Are you frustrated because you can't do the things you once were able to do with ease? Let's learn from Lifestyle Coach, Simone Krame how to increase your quality of life, gain insight on how proper nutrition, true fitness, and inner spirituality can not only help your physical symptoms but the emotional ones too.

You arrive home from work as you place your keys in the circular bowl next to your front door as your low back pain symptoms creep up — yet again. Your first thought is, "I need to make an appointment with my chiropractor," but you look at your phone and the office is already closed. There actually are ways to crack your back, but what is the best way to crack your back without further injury or even more back pain?

“I'm at a point in my life and my pain where I'm willing to try anything," spoke Kelsey from Buzzfeed who lives with a nerve condition called Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN). Here she goes through a brief summary of her condition and how medical marijuana can benefit herself as well as someone with chronic pain.

Essential oils are organic compounds extracted from plants with limitless healing properties. Utilizing essential oils for healing purposes is known as aromatherapy — a holistic treatment seeking to improve physical, mental and emotional health.

CBD hemp oil is made from high-CBD, low-THC hemp, unlike medical marijuana products, which are usually made from plants with high concentrations of psychoactive tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Because hemp contains only trace amounts of THC, these hemp oil products are non-psychoactive — meaning it will not get you high. It's a safer, less controversial alternative, while still offering significant health benefits for your back pain relief.

There are countless ways to ease back pain out there, and none of them works for every problem. Experiment with each of the suggested remedies to find your relief.