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Alternative medicine: aromatherapy
Aromatherapy was a term first coined by French chemist Rene Gattefosse in the 1920's, yet it was first practiced by the Egyptians some 5000 years ago and consequently is one of the oldest methods of holistic...read more
Alternative treatments for mental disorders
In BC, doctors routinely prescribe medications for people with depression, anxiety disorders and other mental disorders. But the widespread use of medications doesn't mean that drugs are the ...read more
Aromatherapy explained
Aromatherapy is the systematic use of essential oils in holistic treatments to improve physical and emotional well-being. Essential oils, extracted from plants, possess distinctive therapeuti...read more
Bio energy therapy explained
Bio-Energy Therapy is considered to be beneficial for most medical and psychological problems. It is a form of complimentary medicine (alternative medicine) based on an ancient theory that all illnesses are c...read more
Complementary therapies for dementia
The term complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) covers many therapies. There is no apparent connection between many of these therapies, which often have diverse origins, theories and appearances.There i...read more
Drug-free allergy cures
Allergies can bring discomfort and misery to your everyday life. Many people who suffer from the affliction are seeking allergy cures to relieve the symptoms they experience. In order to prop...read more
Ear candling in cancer therapy
Ear candling, an ancient ritual and healing art which formed an integral part of cultures such as Egyptians, Aztecs and North American Indians, has found its way into our culture and alternative medic...read more
Feel emotionally free
Emotional Freedom Techniques are a very effective way of dealing with all kinds of emotional problems including phobias, anxiety, depression, obsessions, post traumatic stress and many other psychological pro...read more
Getting a Bowen treatment
What is the Bowen technique? The Bowen technique is primarily a truly holistic remedial therapy. It differs from many other therapies in that it does not attempt to inflict the will of the t...read more
Having joint problems ?
Joint problems Arthritis is a joint-related condition that affects billions of people as they grow older. It typically involves pain, inflammation and stiffness. What causes arthritis? People aren't entir...read more
Homeopathy explained
Homeopathic remedies (medicines) are prescribed by practitioners, such as myself, and normally given only after careful analysis and thought. Homeopathy is not a toy nor modern fashion to be tried once and t...read more
How does energy healing work ?
Energy healing, a wonderful advancement on alternative therapy, is used to reduce stress and boost confidence and spiritual happiness. It is all associated with the magnetic channels of energ...read more
Little ways to go about quitting
Why give up smoking? It kills. It costs. It’s simple. Nicotine replacement therapy Nicotine Replacement Therapies (NRT) come in the form of patches, gums and sprays. It helps to...read more
Natural luxury for mother and baby
Complementary remedies are a wonderful way to keep mother and baby healthy and energetic using only ‘Mother Nature’s’ recipes. Where as massage and reflexology are very rela...read more
Naturopathy: alternative and complementary medicine
It recommends organic foods; balanced nutrition; specific nutritional supplements; remedial exercise; remedial massage; hydrotherapy; magnet therapy, (such as the British-made Bioflow devices); Bach and bush ...read more
Painful bladder syndrome
The Painful Bladder Syndrome (PBS) is usually diagnosed after exclusion of anything more serious, or when nothing else can be found and is basically symptom based. These symptoms can include; Pelvic Pa...read more
Put a needle on my body
Acupuncture is a very ancient system of medicine where healing is provided by inserting a very fine needle through the skin, sometimes manipulated and then withdrawn. This system of medicine ...read more
The basic principles of homeopathy: the law of similars
The whole system is based mainly upon the principle that the cure of a disease is accomplished by drugs that are capable of producing, in a healthy individual, similar symptoms (suffering) to those of the disease to beThe causes of seasonal affective disorder
There are several factors that are believed to affect brain chemistry and induce the symptoms of SAD – they are all related to light. Many of the symptoms can be alleviated by using lig...read more
Three ways to treat migraines
Even though migraine has no cure, you can work with your doctor to come up with a treatment plan that meets your needs. Make sure your plan has ways to treat the headache symptoms when they happen, as well as...read more
What can acupuncture do for you ?
Acupuncture is a system of natural healing that has been used successfully by a large section of the world's population for over 2000 years. Although its origins are ancient, it is subject to continuous revie...read more
What can homeopathy be used for ?
How do homoeopathic treatments work? Homoeopathic therapy is based on the medical principle "let like be treated by like". Homoeopathic remedies act by stimulating our immune respo...read more
What can I do to manage insomnia?
Implement routine: Try to go to bed & wake at the same time daily. Limit the bed to sleeping: Try not to study, watch TV, read or eat in bed. Exercise: Do some exe...read more
What is acupuncture?
Your health and well-being can be greatly improved by acupuncture, as it is a safe and effective method of treatment for many common ailments. Acupuncture encourages the body to promote natural healing and im...read more
What is chiropractic and what is it used for?
Chiropractic is a straight-forward method of adjusting the bones of your body to maintain the correct alignment of your spine and to ensure that your body’s nerve supply works efficiently. Through these...read more
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