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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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. … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
Diet-General Advice The way we look, feel and perform is all affected by the type of fuel we put into our body. Most of us eat far too much processed food which has little nutrional content compared to fresh fruit … Continue reading
