Complementary Therapy

Many doctors and nurses throughout the UK recognise acupuncture as an effective complimentary practice, and it is one of the fastest growing...

The theory behind Rolfing is based on the premise that the tissues surrounding muscles become stiff and thickened with age, leading to...

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...

Milk Thistle Milk thistle is an herb that has been used for centuries to treat liver and gallbladder disorders. The active substance in milk...

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...

The Ayurvedic approach is the traditional medicine of India. It focuses on the promotion and maintenance of harmonious relationships, not only...

Art can be used as an amazing tool to help people overcome emotional difficulties or disturbances. Are therapy is especially good for those who have...

Biofeedback operates on the notion that we have the innate ability and potential to influence the automatic functions of our bodies through the...

Many people struggle with pain all their lives, but some people believe that a simple technique can change the way they feel in just two to three...

Applied kinesiology combines ancient Chinese medicine with modern Western principles, and this type of muscle testing claims to help with everything...

People of all ages and from all walks of life can benefit from chiropractic treatment, from babies and children, through adulthood and into later...

Chronic fatigue syndrome, (CFS), or Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), is a complex and debilitating disorder characterized by extreme fatigue that...

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...

Crystals have long been used to relieve stress and help heal the body. So it's no surprise that some people opt for crystal healing, a non-invasive...

More and more doctors these days are recognising the benefits of complementary therapies, in addition to conventional medicine. If you use them the...

Dating back more than 5,000 years ago to ancient Egypt, leech therapy has been used the world over to cure ailments ranging from headaches to...

Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks normal tissue components as if they were invading pathogens. Flax...

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...

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...

Magnetic therapy has been used for centuries to improve health and well-being. According to Egyptian legend, Cleopatra herself wore magnetic...

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...

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...

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...

LaStone massage, or hot stone therapy has become increasingly popular over the last ten years. It has a number of beneficial effects including...

Hydrothermal therapy has a number of beneficial applications. These include relieving joint pain, reducing local inflammation, stimulating the immune...

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...

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...

Music therapy consists of the use of music to induce relaxation, promote healing, enhance mental functioning, and create an overall sense of...

Aloe (aloe vera) is a succulent plant originating from tropical Africa, where related species are used as an antidote for poison arrow wounds....

Echinacea (Echinacea augustifolia) is also known as Black Sampson, Coneflower and Purple Coneflower. It is native to North America and grows from...

Clinical research has shown that feverfew can reduce the severity and frequency of recurrent headaches, including migraine. It is the combination of...

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...

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...

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...

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....

Craniosacral therapy involves the manipulation of the skull bones (the cranium) and the sacrum to relieve pain and a variety of other ailments. The...

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...