Communal gardens, landscaped rooftops, and wide-open windows aren't features of your typical hospital—but maybe they should be. Khoo Teck Puat Hospital in Singapore is a case study in what can happen when a nature-inspired design is applied to the medical setting to promote … [Read more...] about This green oasis is actually a hospital that uses nature to promote healing
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Doctors in Montreal are prescribing patients with a visit to a fine arts museum
They say art has the power to heal, and in Montreal, doctors are taking this idea very literally. Through a partnership with The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA), doctors in Montreal are now able to prescribe patients with a visit to the fine arts museum. The partnership … [Read more...] about Doctors in Montreal are prescribing patients with a visit to a fine arts museum
Grieving is painful. These 7 tips will help heal your soul after loss
Grief and loss are natural life experiences; no one is exempt from pain and heartache. But knowing that others have gone through similar pain doesn’t make it any easier, nor does it present an obvious path for overcoming the hurt. We all deal with grief in our own ways, and … [Read more...] about Grieving is painful. These 7 tips will help heal your soul after loss
The spices of life
People around the world have been using spice cures for centuries, but now scientists are proving that spices can ease inflammation, activate the immune system, kill bacteria and viruses and even kill cancer cells. Some research suggests that compounds in spices might help fight … [Read more...] about The spices of life
Hands-on healing
Craniosacral therapy, a form of light massage, may be controversial, but many patients are convinced of its benefits. Ana Karadarevic and Jessica Wapner | July/August 2010 issue We need more than multinationals to achieve economic well-being. … [Read more...] about Hands-on healing
