alternative medicine
Back massage: a great way to relieve stress and tension
In 95% of back pain cases, the cause is linked to the way the bones, ligaments, and muscles of the back work together. It comes on suddenly, but can also be due to strain over time rather than a result of overdoing it just once.Most people who suffer from this sort of back p...read more
Background of hypnosis
The origins of the word Hypnosis is derived from the Greek word , Hypnos, which means 'to sleep'. Whilst not asleep, the 'state of hypnosis' is a common occurrence for us all, when we go into a very, very relaxed state of mind. A good technical definition of hypnosis is:&quo...read more
Balance your body
What is balance? Balance is a condition of stillness and rest. People cannot reasonably find a fixed point of balance in their lives because life is not static. The changing nature of existence means that we need to be re-adjusting constantly. This process of continual re-...read more
Benefits of acupuncture
Stress reduction An effective way to alleviate anxiety, nervous tension, insomnia, hypertension, stiff neck and shoulders. Allergies and headaches Alleviates allergies, tension headaches, sinus headaches, migraines, and dizziness. Women's health Effective in treating PMS, infertility, ...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 caused by a disturbance to the flow of energy withi...read more
Can we fight cellulite?
Thankfully, the answer is yes, we can fight cellulite, or at least the appearance of cellulite, through several therapeutic treatments that are available on the market today. It is not, however, a one-time deal. Once you stop the treatments,...read more
Cancer: what you can do
Latest figures show that almost one in two men and one in three women will contract it in their lives (this does not necessarily mean terminal cancer). Whereas the media continue to trumpet endless "breakthroughs", fed to them by the drug industry and charities with an interest in ...read more
Children and hypnotherapy
Children over the age of 7 years of age respond exceptionally well to therapy, with amazing results after only a single session.I insist that children under the age of 16 always be accompanied by a parent or guardian, preferably the one which child gets on w...read more
Chinese dietary therapy?
In the West we tend to categorize food according to calorific content, mineral and vitamin content. The Chinese medical system categorises food according to the effect that it has on our bodies. For example, salads are cooling and red meat is warming. This is to say, when we...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 is no precise definition of what exactly constitutes CAM. A good pra...read more
Contra-indications of massage
There are several conditions when massage is totally contra-indicated. Massage should not be performed at all: Contagious and infectious skin conditions and diseases (like impetigo) Under influence of alcohol and/or drugs (at least 12h before and...read more
Cranial ostheopathy can heal you
Osteopathy is a method of healing that is based on the concept that the body is one complete system of bones, muscles and nerves and, that they are all inter-related. An imbalance in musculoskeletal system d...read more
Cranio-sacral osteopathy
Cranial osteopathy is not just osteopathy for problems of the head & brain or, indeed the very young or old. For most of us - the birth process is arguably the most stressful event of our lives. Even a relatively straight forward birth imposes enormous stresses on the ba...read more
Cure your acne
Acne is a common skin condition that occurs when oil and dead skin cells clog the skin's pores. It affects areas containing the largest oil glands, including the nose, forehead, cheeks, chin, back, and trunk. While it tends to last longer in females, males are more likely t...read more
Detoxing your body
What is detoxification? Our bodies do it naturally every day. Detoxification is a normal body process of eliminating or neutralizing toxins through the colon, liver, kidneys, lungs, lymph and skin. But in our world today, body systems and organs that were o...read more
Diagnosis in ayurveda
According to Ayurvedic concept, health is the state in which the structure and function of a particular individual is operating in a systemized way and the individual is in a state of physical, mental and spiritual equilibrium. Disease is a state of disequil...read more
Different types of massage
Thai Yoga Massage Thai Yoga massage is a form of healing that works primarily on the ‘energy body’ to release blockages within our energy channels. The practitioner uses a combination of palming, thumbing and yoga stretches to facilitate energy flow. This incr...read more
Difficulty sleeping?
During an acupuncture consultation it is routine to ask about how the patient sleeps and it never ceases to surprise me how many people do not have peaceful, restful sleep. Perhaps it is a sign of the times and the stressful society that we live in.Adequate restread more
Discover the health benefits of tai chi
Daily practice You need to practice a little every day in order to gain the health benefits of Yang style tai chi. When the exercise become a habit, your body will begin to adjust and your health will change. Tai chi can be practiced just once a week or at a one-off worksh...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 properly address allergy problems, it is necessary to try and determine...read more
Easy to learn: self massage
This self-massage mini routine is strictly for relaxation purposes. It is not to be used to treat health problems. Do not attempt it if you are pregnant or have any health conditions that might be affected by massage. Always consult a physician before beginning any new healt...read more
Experience the effect of aromatherapy
Aromatherapy, as the name implies, is therapy through smell or scent, or to be more precise, aroma. But the therapy known as Aromatherapy, does not use each and every aroma that exists, but only the fragrance of essential oilsread 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 problems and psychological traumas.One of the techniques Thought Field...read more
Flower remedies
Crowea Saligna Flowers have been used for healing since ancient times and their use much pre-dates homoeopathy. Many cultures, including Egyptian, Malay, African and aboriginal Australian, used flowers to treat emotional states and <...read more
General information about compulsions and obsessions
From time to time we can all succumb to a compulsion or two and some of us may become obsessed with something for a short while, that's just human nature. But in some, these issues become more serious and start to take over ones life and then there may be a problem. When thi...read more
