4 Ways to Relieve Irritable Bowel Syndrome

The symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) can often be managed by dietary and lifestyle changes, but the nature of the conditions means that it is rarely talked about and people often suffer in silence. Furthermore, because IBS varies from person-to-person, there’s no one size fits all treatment, but there are steps you can take to ease the symptoms. Read the full article here...

5 Foods That Are Known to Ease Anxiety

The physical effects of food on our bodies are well documented, it’s hard to go a full day without a new study saying which food we should and shouldn’t be eating. But what is less reported on is the psychological effects of foods and today we explain how certain food can help ease anxiety. Read the full article here...

How Indoor Plant Can Benefit Your Wellbeing

Indoor plants may be your way of improving your home or office décor, but there are also a number of health benefits to keeping plants in the home and office. On today’s blog we explain some of these benefits. Read the full article here...

The Health Benefits of Matcha Tea

Matcha is a stone-ground powered green tea which has been consumed for centuries in traditional Chinese and Japanese tea ceremonies. According to the 8th century Zen priest Eisai, who introduced the tea to Japan, matcha is “the ultimate mental and medical remedy and has the ability to make one’s life more full and complete”. Read the full article here...

The Surprising Benefits of Drinking Warm Water

Most people will think of tea, coffee, orange juice or even cold water as their ideal morning drink, but many people don’t realise that they could be missing a trick by shunning warm water first thing in the morning. On today’s blog we highlight some of the health benefits of drinking hot water on an empty stomach. Read the full story here...

How Grounding Can Improve Your Wellbeing

“Grounding” or “earthing” refers to the principle of connecting with the Earth electronically by having direct contact with the ground you walk on. A growing body of research can point towards a number of positive health benefits to this. On today’s blog we explain what grounding is and how it can help. Read the full article here...

How to Make Mindfulness Part of Your De-Stressing Routine

More and more people are turning to mindfulness practice as a means to re-connect with themselves. In an age of smart phone and online connectivity almost everything we need is available at the touch of a button, meaning that it’s easy to become detached and allow your life to tick over. Read the full article here...

5 Korean Superfoods to Improve your Health and Wellbeing

Korean superfoods are known to have numerous health benefits and have been consumed for centuries as part of a balanced diet to maintain health and wellbeing. On today’s blog we take a look at five of Korea’s most popular superfoods. Read the full article here...

What is Loving-Kindness Meditation and How Can You Benefit?

Loving-kindness Meditation, also known as metta, is the practice of extending love and kindness to other people. It has no conditions; it does not depend on whether one “deserves” it or not; it is not restricted to friends and family; it extends out from personal categories to include all living beings. On today’s blog we explain how this form of meditation can benefit you in more than one aspect of your life. Read the full article here...

Feng Shui Home Décor on the Rise

Feng Shui is a philosophical system of harmonising your spiritual self with the surrounding environment. Such is the popularity of the ancient Chinese discipline that it is becoming a growing trend in home decorating. Read the full article here...

5 Food That Calm, Relax and De-Stress

Welcome back to the Master Oh blog. Studies have found that certain nutrient rich foods have the capacity to contribute to a healthy mental state, buffer against the harmful physical effects of stress, and help you maintain your serenity. Read the full article here...

5 Places That Can Improve Your Health and Wellbeing

Welcome back to the Master Oh blog. Whether you’re seeking enlightenment or spiritual guidance, there are several places on earth that hold prominence for their ability to heal and rejuvenate the mind, body and soul. On today’s blog we look at 5 notable examples. Read the full article here...

Yoga and Meditation May Reduce Dementia Risk

Welcome back to the Master Oh blog. New research out of the University of California (UCLA) has found that regular yoga practice boosts memory and brain health and may well reduce dementia risk. Read the full article here...

4 ‘Superfoods’ You Probably Haven’t Heard of

Welcome back to the Master Oh blog. The rise of the superfood phenomenon has given way to a plethora of nutrient rich foods from around the globe. On today’s blog we go beyond kale and blueberries to look at some of the more obscure superfoods out there. Read the full article here...

How Does Exercise Benefit Mental Health?

Welcome back to the Master Oh blog. The physical benefits of exercise are well known; exercise is essential for maintaining a healthy cardiovascular and musculoskeletal system, but how does it benefit our mental health? Read the full article here...

Discover How Travelling Improves Wellbeing

Welcome back to the Master Oh blog. Travelling for an extended period of time or travelling alone can be a daunting prospect, but for many people venturing into the unknown is an opportunity to good to be missed. As well as the priceless experiences gained, there are surprising benefits to travelling that can improve your wellbeing. Read the full article here...

Meditation to be Trialed for Diabetes Patients

Welcome back to the Master Oh blog. Scientists in Scotland have embarked upon a two year study to investigate whether mindfulness can help patients to control their Type 1 diabetes. Read the full article here...

5 Natural Herbs That Will Help You Sleep

Welcome back to the Master Oh blog. Insomnia is believed to regularly affect around one in three people in the UK and is characterised by difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep for long enough to feel refreshed the next morning. On today’s blog we look at five natural herbs that help reduce anxiety and restlessness and induce sleep. Read the full article here...

Meditation to be Trialed for Diabetes Patients

Welcome back to the Master Oh blog. Scientists in Scotland have embarked upon a two year study to investigate whether mindfulness can help patients to control their Type 1 diabetes. Read the full article here...

5 Natural Herbs That Will Help You Sleep

Welcome back to the Master Oh blog. Insomnia is believed to regularly affect around one in three people in the UK and is characterised by difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep for long enough to feel refreshed the next morning. On today’s blog we look at five natural herbs that help reduce anxiety and restlessness and induce sleep. Read the full article here...

Cherry Juice Could Help Lower Blood Pressure

Welcome back to the Master Oh blog. A new study has revealed yet another benefit to drinking cherry juice – reducing hypertension (high blood pressure). Cherry juice has already been shown to provide a number of health benefits when consumed regularly and it’s now believed that it could be as effective as anti-hypertensive medication in reducing blood pressure. Read the full article here...

Why Turmeric Has Become a go-to Superfood

Welcome back to the Master Oh blog. Google’s Food Trends report has indicated that turmeric, the vibrant orange spice often used in South Asian cuisine, has soared in popularity over the last year according to the Telegraph. Today we look at the benefits of this superfood and why it has piqued people’s interest in recent months. Read the full article here...

Complementary Therapy in the Mainstream

Welcome back to the Master Oh blog, today we explore the complementary therapy in the mainstream. In an article publishing on the Mirror Online, a number of TV personalities and athletes spoke about their experience with complimentary therapies; here’s what they had to say. Read the full article here...

How Hobbies Can Benefit Your Mental Health

Welcome back to the Master Oh blog. Alissa Lastres – a Nationally Certified Counselor – recently wrote an article for lifehack, where she explains the mental benefits of maintaining personal hobbies outside of work. Read the full article here...

Self-Compassion Improves Teenagers Wellbeing

The teenage years are perhaps the most angst filled years of a young person’s life, with the pressures of social expectation and self-criticism weighing on them, particularly for girls. In light of new research, the Master Oh blog considers how the simple act of treating oneself with self-compassion is more effective than improving self-esteem. Read the full article here...