Health and Wellness

Non-Toxic Bug Spray It is nearly impossible to enter the summer season in Rhode Island without encountering our pesky little blood sucker…the mosquito.  These ravenous tiny beasts can quickly put a damper on your outdoor plans.  Bzzzz…the first time you hear that noise you know you are in for it. …

     Sarah Daigle is a 550 Hr Certified Yoga Instructor, Reiki Master Teacher, Thai Yoga Massage Therapist, and Musician. She has been a part of the R.I. holistic community teaching yoga classes and specialty workshops for 10 years. Sarah has also been offering Thai Yoga Massage and Reiki. She …

Sports Massage in Rhode Island As the season begins to move toward summer, you might find yourself outdoors more and getting back into your exercise routine.  Many of us love to exercise but do not often think of sports massage in Rhode Island as a way to perform your best. …

The Health Benefits of Turmeric Turmeric is one of those spices that many people have but not everyone uses. Often, its sitting in their spice rack, still in its plastic wrapping. Turmeric, however, has quite a few useful medicinal qualities. Some of these qualities have been known for millennia; some …

Outdoor Farmer’s Markets in Rhode Island   The farmer’s markets may keep running towards the winter, but they’re relegated to the indoors. But now that the weather is turning and summer is nearly upon us, we can enjoy farmer’s markets the way they were meant to be enjoyed: outdoors.  Read …

Are You Vata, Pitta or Kapha? Do you know your Doscha?  Your dosha or constiution is an integral piece of knowledge to help keep you balanced.  There are three doshas: Vata, Pitta and Kapha.  Each one shares certain qualities and knowing these qualities will help you to make choices to …

Juice Bars in RI Juice bars in RI are sprouting up all over the state, and for good reason.  Juicing is becoming a lifestyle for many or at least a healthy habit.  Increasing your intake of raw vegetables will afford you many health benefits such as an energy boost, fast absorption of …

Although April has brought its fair share of showers, it has not stopped South County Adventure Boot Camp from enjoying the benefits of warmer temperatures and outdoor adventures.   “Think Outside the Gym”, is the motto of SCBC…this is quite literally what they do! Coming off such a grueling winter …

“Nothing’s better than the wind to your back, the sun in front of you, and your friends beside you.”  – Aaron Douglas Trimble Getting into shape and changing your lifestyle can seem like a daunting goal.  However, when we enlist the motivation of others, things get a bit less challenging. …

  Optimal Wellness Therapeutic Massage in Wakefield, RI Serenity:Noun-the state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.  In a pure state of serenity is exactly where I found myself during my visit  to Optimal Wellness Therapeutic Massage in Wakefield, RI and this amazing feeling lasted long after I left!  Those of …