Complementary Therapy
Below are our 31 articles in the 'complementary therapy' category:
Many doctors and nurses throughout the UK recognise acupuncture as an effective complimentary practice, and it is one of the fastest growing alternative treatments. Acupuncture entails the complex ...
The theory behind Rolfing is based on the premise that the tissues surrounding muscles become stiff and thickened with age, leading to musculoskeletal dysfunction and misalignment of the body. The ...
Insomnia is a complex but common problem for more people than most realise.
Statistics suggest that as many as one in three people in the UK will have experienced insomnia in the previous year, and ...
Milk Thistle
Milk thistle is an herb that has been used for centuries to treat liver and gallbladder disorders. The active substance in milk thistle, silymarin, is a mixture of flavonoids. ...
What is Pain?
There are two basic types of pain; acute pain and chronic pain. Acute pain, most usually, is a result of disease, inflammation, or injury to tissues. It is immediate and usually of a ...
The Ayurvedic approach is the traditional medicine of India. It focuses on the promotion and maintenance of harmonious relationships, not only between the body and the mind but also the body and the ...
Biofeedback operates on the notion that we have the innate ability and potential to influence the automatic functions of our bodies through the exertion of will and mind. Biofeedback has recently ...
People of all ages and from all walks of life can benefit from chiropractic treatment, from babies and children, through adulthood and into later years and including pregnant women. Chiropractors ...
Chronic fatigue syndrome, (CFS), or Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), is a complex and debilitating disorder characterized by extreme fatigue that cannot be improved by resting or sleeping and may even ...
Holistic and alternative medicines are as popular as ever, and one of the most therapeutic and least invasive of all of these types of treatments is colour therapy. It has been around for many ...
Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks normal tissue components as if they were invading pathogens. Flax seed as been shown to be beneficial for treating ...
Do you have days when your mind feels foggy; when you can't seem to think straight or concentrate on anything no matter how hard you try? If your answer is yes, then it might be time to re-evaluate ...
Hatha yoga is the style that is most well known in the west. These days it is practiced mainly for god health and to improve vitality. Hatha yoga is also a great way to manage stress and to make the ...
Magnetic therapy has been used for centuries to improve health and well-being. According to Egyptian legend, Cleopatra herself wore magnetic bracelets and necklaces for healing purposes. Paracelsus ...
Remedial massage is a holistic treatment. That is to say, it works for the whole body and to improve total health, not just for the part being treated. A remedial massage therapist has studied ...
The average rate of hair growth for a healthy person is 0.30 mm a day; however, slower growth occurs in older people and in people with a serious illness. The hair on your head does no grow in a ...
The German physician, Dr. Samuel Hahnemann who was born in 1755 and was the first to write about and discuss homeopathy. He began his own practice as soon as he had finished from medical school ...
LaStone massage, or hot stone therapy has become increasingly popular over the last ten years. It has a number of beneficial effects including improved circulation, improved blood flow to tissues, ...
Hydrothermal therapy has a number of beneficial applications. These include relieving joint pain, reducing local inflammation, stimulating the immune system and stimulating the flow of nutrients to ...
Liver disease ranks as the third leading disease-related cause of death for British people ages 25 to 59. Incorporating herbs into your regular diet may help to increase the strength of your liver ...
How aware are you of your breathing? Is it shallow or deep? Do you inhale and exhale for the same length of time? How long is each breath? Are your breaths irregular? Do you breathe through your ...
Music therapy consists of the use of music to induce relaxation, promote healing, enhance mental functioning, and create an overall sense of well-being. Music therapists work in a variety of ...
Aloe (aloe vera) is a succulent plant originating from tropical Africa, where related species are used as an antidote for poison arrow wounds. Historical documentation shows aloe vera being used as ...
Echinacea (Echinacea augustifolia) is also known as Black Sampson, Coneflower and Purple Coneflower. It is native to North America and grows from Saskatchewan south to Tennessee and Texas. It is ...
Clinical research has shown that feverfew can reduce the severity and frequency of recurrent headaches, including migraine. It is the combination of ingredients in the feverfew plant that brings ...
It could happen suddenly, at any time, all it takes is a slip on the bathroom floor. You might think it wasn't too bad but painful enough to have it checked. At the hospital you find out you've ...
Tendon Strain
Tendons attach a muscle to the bone and are involved in movement of the joint.
Tendons may become irritated and inflamed for a number of reasons. Inflammation of the tendon is ...
For most people, work is a significant and meaningful part of life. In the UK it is estimated that work-related stress is responsible for six million days of sick leave a year, with stress being ...
During the winter we are all used to the shortened hours of daylight and most people find that at this time of year they sleep and eat slightly more. For some people this time of year can cause ...
Craniosacral therapy involves the manipulation of the skull bones (the cranium) and the sacrum to relieve pain and a variety of other ailments. The craniosacral therapist works with the patient to ...
Wheat grass, a variety of grass akin to barley and oats and is grown outdoors whereas "wheatgrass" is grown indoors, from wheat berries, in trays for ten days and is then squeezed into fresh juice. ...
