The alternative way with complementary therapies

In the fast-paced technological age we live in it may not be surprising to some that alternative or complementary therapies are growing in popularity in western civilisations almost as an antidote to the way we are living.

A 2007 Mintel report on complementary medicine says that 49 per cent of British women and 26 per cent of British men have used a complementary medicine with a further 27 per cent saying they had not but would consider doing so.

Most of the therapies are ancient healing methods from Eastern cultures that have long been used traditionally. They have been slowly working their way west and some are more widely established than others, integrating well into orthodox medicine. There use however is definitely on the increase and while scientific evidence for their efficacy is not entirely proven, there is no denying the results complementary therapies are having on our various ailments.

It is perhaps the fact that these complementary therapies are holistic that makes them so effective. Disease has to come from somewhere and they take into account the whole body and mind of the person rather than merely the symptom, looking at all aspects of ill health. They worked for ancient civilisations so why not for us?

Reflexology

Colour Therapy

Flower Essences

Homeopathy

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