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An exercise and lifestyle philosophy that can assist fitness, particularly the back and neck pain, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, respiratory problems, insominia and arthritis. Also stress,asthma and sinusitis and recovery from general illness. A combination of stretching exercises known as asanas and breathing exercises called pranayana, based on the original Indian therapy encourages energy flows in the body and mind. There are different types of yoga but the most popular form practised in the West is Hatha Yoga which concentrates on posture and stretching exercises. Meditation is also practised as part of the discipline and helps to bring about a...
Treats skin problems, digestive disorders, heart problems, allergies, stress, flu. Not suitable for pregnant women....
A series of flowing movements based on Buddhist and Toaist teachings designed topromote spiritual and emotional well-being. Further information: The UK Tai Chi Association PO Box 159 Bromley Kent BR1 3XX. UK Tel: ++ 44(0)208 289 5166 Fax: ++ 44(0)208 289 5166 email: uk-tai-chi@cheerful.com www.ajc-taichi.co.uk Is ancient Chinese art the key to managing modern-day stress? By John Ding, Editor of Tai Chi and Alternative Health and founder of the John Ding Academy at Limehouse, London Could the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi be the key to relieving the stresses and strains of modern day living? Whilst stress is an...
A one to one therapy which can help sciatica,back pain, depression, stress, emotional trauma. More information can be obtained from: National Federation of Spiritual Healers Old Manor Farm Studio Church Street Sunbury-on-Thames TW16 6RG Tel:++ 44(0)845 1232777 Fax: ++ 44 (0)1932 779648 office@nfsh.org.uk www.nfsh.org.uk...
The therapist using intense finger pressure and sometimes elbows and knees on acupuncture points. Helps stress, arthritis and asthma. Information: The Shiatsu Society (UK) Eastlands Court St Peters Road Rugby Warwickshire Rugby CV21 3QP. UK. Tel 44(0)845 1304560 Fax 44(0) 1788 555052 email: admin@shiatsu.org web: www.shiatsu.org or British School of Shiatsu 6 Erskine Road London NW3 3AJ. UK Tel: +44(0)20 7483 3776...
A powerful massage of the connective tissue that is said to relax the muscle and improve body function. www.rolfingeurope.com info@rolfingeurope.com...
Based on an ancient Japanes form of healing where energy is transfered from one person to another. The word Reiki means universal life energy and has its roots in Tibetan Buddhism. The practitioner places their hands in 12 basic positions over and on the body and head. Treatment can take up to 90 minutes and is thought to work at a molecular level in the body. It is said to help with stress, low energy, tiredness, headache, insomnia, emotional problems and pain. Information: The UK Reiki Foundation 2 Manor Cottages, Stockley Hill, Peterchurch, Hereford HR2 OSS, UK. Also UK Reiki...
An ancient healing art used to treat a wide variety of conditions such as hayfever, asthma and other breathing problems. Practitioners press various points on the foot to stimulate nerves and musclesand encourage the organs to work more efficiently. The British Relexology Association Monks Orchard Whitbourne Worcs WR6 5RB. UK Tel:++ 44(0)1886 821207 Fax:++ 44 (0)01886 822017 Web: www.britreflex.co.uk Also www.reflexology.org...
Using massage and stretching to relieve musclo-skeletal problems, sports injuries, tension headaches, arthritis. Information from: The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy www.csp.org.uk...
Bones and muscles are massaged and manipulated to relieve aches and pains. Cranial osteopathy gently manipulates the skull. Sometimes available on the NHS. Useful for back problems are arthritis and general pain relief. Information from: General Osteopathic Council www.ostepathy.org.uk info@ostepathy.org.uk...
Patients are encouraged to use music creatively to explore their own problems. Association of Music Professional Therapists 38 Pierce Lane Fulbourn, Cambridge, UK. www.musictherapyworld.net...
There are many different disciplines such as Transcendental Meditation, in which you sitwith your eyes closed and chant a mantra or Buddhist meditation and focus on positive feelings. The School of Meditation in London offers introductory lessons on the different disciplines. School of Meditation 158 Holland Park Avenue London W11 4UH. UK Tel:+44(0)20 7603 6116 Transendental Meditation Beacon House, Willow Walk Woodley Park, Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6UR,UK. Tel: + 44 (0)...
There are a variety of different massage therapies including Swedish and Indian. Western massage is aimed at releasing knots in the muscles while Eastern therapies use accupressure points. Helps to ease muscular aches and pains and stress. Information: British Massage Therapy Council Greenbank House 65a Adelphi Street Preston, Lancashire PR1 7BH. UK Tel:++ 44 (0)1772 881063 www.bmtc.co.uk...
Using massage of the acupunture meridians kinesiology assists in restoring the body's energy balance. Helps patients to gain relief from stress and also boosts energy. it is based on the belief that each muscle relates to an internal organ and an energy path called a meridian, to form a circuit. The treatment was originally developed by US chiropractor, Dr George Goodheart, in the 1960s. Now there are various strains of kinesiology but all involve asessing how muscles and reflexes work. The practitioner will test your muscles and the strength or weakness of certain muscles is believed to relate to corresponding...
Practitiners believe that each area of the body is represented by each of 12 areas of the iris. Ailments are diagnosedby studying changes in pigmentation. Iridologists believe that different parts of the iris relate to parts of the body. For example: the inner ring relates to the stomach, white marks are associated with stress and dark markings indicate a problem in the part of the body to which it correspondents. This method of diagnosing illness is particularly concerned with conditions of the organs such as kidneys, skin and liver Information: The Guild of Naturopathic Iridologists 94 Grosvenor Road London SW1V3LF...
Helps those with various addictions such as smoking and over-eating as well as nervous problems, skin disorders, anxiety, migraines, depression, insomnia and sexual problems. Information: Central Register of Advanced Hypnotherapists 28 Finsbury Park Road London N4 2JX, UK. Tel:++44(0)20 7359 6991 www.n-shap-ericksonian.co.uk The National Register of Hypnotherapists & Psychotherapists 12 Cross Street, Nelson, Lancashire BB9 7EN, Uk. Tel:++ 44(0)1282 699378 General Hypnotherapy Register PO Box 204 Lymington SO41 6WP Tel/Fax: ++ 44 (0)1590 683770 www.general-hypnotheraphyregister.com...
Homeopathy uses natural remedies made from a variety of sources -animal, mineral and plant - which stimulate the body's own headling powers. It is one of the most popular alternative therapies. The theory is that the remedy acts like a vaccine. It is used to treat allergies, eczema, asthma, irritable bowel syndrome and insomnia. Homeopathy can be available within the NHS as some GPs are also homeopaths. The Royal London Homeopathic Hospital is still part of the NHS and patients can be referred there by GPs. Information: Society of Homeopaths 2 Artizan Road Northampton NN1 4HU. UK. Tel: ++ 44(0)1604...
Many of today's drugs are derived from plants and herbs, such as aspirin which is derived from White Willow. Herbalistsuse a great range to treat many ailments. Useful for skin and stress problems. Because of their potency they should not be taken by pregnant women, without seeking advice from a GP. Information from: National Institute of Medical Herbalists 56 Longbrook Steet Exeter Devon EX4 6AH. UK. Tel: ++ 44(0)1392 426022 Fax: ++ 44(0)1392 498963 nimh@ukexeter.freeserve.co.uk...
A healer uses their hands to transfer "healing energy" to the recipient. Some healers believe that their powers come from God or from the cosmos or universe. Some work complementary to dctors and do not charge a fee but appreciate a contribution towards their expenses. Information from: The Confederation of Healing Organisations 113 High Street Berkhampstead, Hertfordshire HP4 2DJ. UK Tel+44 (0)1442 870660...
Patients lie in a warm tank of water which has Epsom salts to aid flotation and listen to relaxing music. Useful for stress and back pain. Information: Float Tank Association PO Box 11024 London SW4 7ZF. UK Tel +44 (0)207 627 4962...
Special exercises are used to improve posture and teach an awareness of movement.The teacher guides the patient throught the movements to enable more graceful movements. Information from: Feldenkrais Guild UK PO Box 370 London N10 3XA. UK Tel: ++ 44(0)7000 785506 enquiries@feldenkrais.co.uk...
A reader uses a deck of 25 cards decorated with ancient Egyptian figures to predict the future and create healing powers....
A therapy that helps people to understand their dreams. Said to aid those who are contemplating psycotherapy....
It is believed that bad diet and the environment pollute the body affecting the immunesystem. Detoxing usually involves a specific diet and drinking lots of water. Available from health clinics....
Crystals are placed around the body to assist relaxation and relieve stress. The healer choses a crystal which is said to have harmony with the client. It is mostly used for emotional problems, fears and mentral problems. Further information: Affiliation of Crystal Healing Organisations PO Box 344 Manchester M60 2EZ. UK Tel: ++ 44(0)1479 841 450 The Crystal Healing Federation 11 Heather Close New Haw Surrey KT15 3PF. UK Tel: ++ 44(0)1392 348815...
The aim of this therapy is to stimulate the flow of spinal fluid by placing the hands on specific areas of the head and spine to relieve tissue congestion. Further information: The Craniosacral Therapy Association of the UK Monomark House 27 Old Gloucester Street London WC1N 3XX Tel: ++ 44(0)7000 784 735 www.craniosacral.co.uk info@craniosacral.co.uk...
Colours are used to treat the body. This may include eating or drinking in specific colours or having a light shined through special filters. Useful for depression, insomnia and stress. Available through natural health clinics....
An enema, usually water, is used to remove a build-up of toxins within the large intestine. Therapists will also suggest diet and lifestyle changes.Aids ittitable bowel syndrome, bloating, constipation, skin problems, circulation and depression. Unsuitable for anyone with bowel inflammation or Crohn's disease. Available through health clinics....
Chiropractors use manipulative techniques to diagnose and treat conditions afffecting the spine and joints. The aim is to restore normal alignment so that the body can be encouraged to self-heal. Provides relief in cases of back injury and pain, tension and sports injuries. There are nearly 1,000 trained chiropractors in the UK and only those who have received four years formal training can be become members of the BCA. Information from: British Chiropractic Association Blagrave House 17 Blagrave Street, Reading Berks RG1 1QB. UK Tel: ++ 44 (0) 118 9505950 Fax: ++ 44(0)118 9588946 Email britchiro@aol.com vw.chiropractic-uk.co.uk Also General Chiropractic...
Based on ancient Chinese medicine over 5,000 years old and uses herbs to treat a variety of illnesses. The herbs which are either pungent, sour, sweet, bitter or salty, are boiled in water and drunk several times a day and often used alongside acupuncture. Reputed to be useful for skin diseases, addictions, weight loss, fertility and breathing problems. Contact the Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine PO Box 400 Wembley HA9 9NZ, UK. Tel: 44(0) 7000 790322 Fax: 44(0) 7000 790332 Email: herbmed@rhm.co.uk Web: www.rchm.co.uk Contact: Mr Melvin Lyons...
Buteyeko is a series of breathing exercises used to correct and alleviate the symptoms of a number of conditions such as asthma, emphysema, allergies,sinusitis, rhinitis and hyperventilating. The system was devised by a Dr Konstantin Buteyeko, Moscow's First Medical Institute. During his training, Buteyko had been given a practical assignment monitoring diseasedpatients breathing - it was from this study that his interest in the breath and its effect on the body developed. He carried out extensive research on the breathing patterns of asthmatics, sufferers of angina and other diseases, and had successful and positive results. The research was further developed...
A massaging treatment to revive muscles and circulation and alleviate pain and tension. This can assist all kinds of pain, breathing problems. May not be suitable for pregnant woman. Available from health clinics. Further information from: Bowen Association PO Box 4358 Dorchester Dorset DT2 7XX. UK Tel: ++ 44 (0)700 269 8324 office@bowen-technique.co.uk www.bowen-technique.co.uk Rosaline George LCPH MHMA MBTER Imperial College Health Centre Southside, Prince's Gardens London SW7 1LU T. +44 (0)20 7603 8600...
Specially-designed magnets are placed on the skin to treat imbalances in the body's energy flows. Therapists believe that the body's cells are electrical and recharged by impulses from the brain. Helpful in depression, arthritis, epilepsy, muscular dystrophy and sclerosis. Since it uses electrical charges it is unsuitable for pregnant woman or anyone with a pacemaker....
A combination of massage and exercises such as stretching assists conditions such as stress, headaches, backache, pain and skin conditions. Available at health clinics....
The use of bee venom, an anti-inflammatory, is used to help conditions such as arthritis. Practitioners are usually beekeepers. Patients reaction to a small amount of venom is tested first then the bee is held over the part of the body to be treated. Reputed to help both rheumatoid and osteoarthritis as well as multiple sclerosis. ...
Bates eye training Exercises are used to stimulate the eye muscles without the use of glasses or surgery. The treatment is based on the premise that eye sight problems are caused by misuse and can be corrected through exercises and relaxation. Helpful to anyone whose eyesight is failing, other than that caused by disease. Available at natural health clinics and Bates Association. There is also a book: Better Eyesight Without Glasses. ...
Created by a well-known homeopath, Dr Edward Bach there are 38 flower remedies which are taken as a tincture and are reputed to assist in a range of conditions from migraine to depression. Available through members of the Guild of Comlementary Practitioners, multi-disciplined practitioners across many therapies. The Guild of Complementary Practitioners (GCP) Liddle House Finchampstead Berksire RG40 4NS. UK Tel +44(0) 118 973 5757 Fax +44(0)1189735757 Email: info@gcpnet.com Web: www.gcpnet.com ...
Ayurveda means the science of life and subscribes to the belief that the body stays in good health through a balance of energies. The energies known as vata, pitta and kapha, are influenced by diet and emotion. The treatment involves detoxing, herbal medicines, medication, aromatherphy and yoga. It claims to be able to treat a range of conditions from stress, high blood pressure to skins conditions. Available through the Ayurvedic Medical Association which has a number of physicians in the UK. Qualified actitioners undergo six years full time training in a university and one year in a hospital in India...
Autogenics is a relaxation tehnique, similar to self-hypnosis, which uses a series of exercises to aid relaxation. Clients are taught to put themselves into a relaxed state without the aid of a therapist. Information: The British Associatin for Autogenic Training and Therapy Royal London Homeopathic Hospital NHS Trust Great Ormond Street London WC1N3HR, UK Tel:+44(0)20 7837 8833 ...
Practitioners believe that the human body emits an aura that can reveal both emotional and physical health. A therapist uses special equipment to read the aura. Available through natural health clinics. ...
This therapy combines a number of arts - music, dance, movement and painting - to help those with self-expression problems. It can be helpful to those with mental or physical conditions such alcoholism, drug addiction, and depression. ...
Highly-concentrated oils from spices and plants are combined with a carrier oil usually almond, and used to massage or inhaled to give relief from all kinds of ailments from coughs and colds to stress and breathing problems, as well as chronic fatigue, back pain and menstral complaints. The essential oils, usually in a combination, are massaged into the body with light strokes or inhaled in steam, depending on the condition to be treated. The oils are absorbed by the body and enter the bloodstream - which is why pregnant woman and anyone with diabetes, epilepsy and heart problems should consult...
An exercise method designed to re-educate posture and balance. The patient is encouraged to use special movements while carrying out everyday activities such as sitting, lying down, standing, walking lifting. The patient focuses on the way he/she moves so that day-to-day physical activity can be carried out with minimum strain. It treats musculo-skeletal problems, back pain and repetitive strain injury. It can also assist with emotional discorders. Further information from: Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique 1st Floor 39-51 Highgate Road London NW5 1RS. UK Tel: ++ 44 (0)845 230 7828 Fax: ++ 44 (0)207 482 5435 ...
A form of martial art similar to wrestling where the participant is encouraged to synchronise mind and body. As well as improving general fitness and blood circulation it can also assist spiritial health. Available through specialist health centres and fitness clubs. Further information can be obtained by visiting: www.aikidoonline.com or www.aikido_world.com ...
Note: Alternative and complementary therapies are beneficial for lots of people and many are increasingly used alongside conventional medicine. Always use an alternative therapist who belongs to a bona fide professional body and always consult your GP for recommendations if you have a serious illness. As always word of mouth is usally the best recommendation. We have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible with the information on our site and appreciate assistance from visitors to this site to keep us updated....
Acupressure is an ancient healing art eveloped in Asia over 5,000 years ago. It is a similar technique to acupuncture and uses pressure applied using the fingers (instead of needles) on 12 energy meridians, with the aim of stimulating the body's natural self-curative abilities. The pressure is said to release any muscular tension promoting the circulation of blood and assisting the body to self-heal. The benefits of acupressure include pain relief, balancing the body and maintaining good health. It also helps reduce tension, increases circulation, and enables deep relaxation of the body. By relieving stress, acupressure strengthens resistance to...
Useful for a wide range of conditions including pain, bowel or bladder problems such as irritable bowel syndrome, menstrual and menopausal symptoms, allergies, skin problems, sinusitus, as an aid to slimming and giving up smoking. Acupuncture has been practised in the Far East for centuries and is believed to encourage the body to self heal. It is sometimes used alongside traditional treatments by GPs and also in many hospitals. Fine needles are inserted into various meridian points in the body and left for up to 20 minutes to stimulate energy flows. The acupunturist will make a diagnosis based on...
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