24/10/08
Marketing Hype or Nature’s Wonder Drugs?
Whilst terms like ‘pro’ and ‘pre-biotic’ have led to sales of yoghurts shooting through the roof and you can barely pick up anything without reading the word ‘anti-oxidants’ on its label there’s a term that, coined a few years ago, is set to start appearing on our shelves. So are ‘adaptogens’ all they’re cracked up to be…?
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24/10/08
Acupuncture taking the pressure off today’s emotional stresses
A new survey reveals that the tolls of the 21st century are affecting younger people with under-40s seeking traditional acupuncture treatment for emotional issues such as depression, stress and anxiety. Fifty seven per cent of those citing emotional issues are under 40 - a third of whom are men.
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01/09/08
Juice it!
Alternative or complementary therapy is becoming more and more accepted in western society with many therapies now mainstream forms of healing.
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01/09/08
Aromatherapy – what’s it all about?
Described as the systematic use of essential oils in holistic treatments to improve physical and emotional well-being, Aromatherapy utilises essential oils, extracted from plants, possessing distinctive therapeutic properties to improve health and prevent disease.
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01/07/08
Naturally healing the mind with the ‘human givens’
The human givens approach is a relatively new form of psychology and psychotherapy derived from the latest scientific understandings from neurobiology and psychology combined with ancient wisdom and original new insights.
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01/07/08
Make the most of life
Cranio-Sacral therapist Vivienne Moss explains the benefits of this treatment
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01/05/08
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.
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01/04/08
The gentle effect of Bowen Therapy
Camilla Brinton has been working as a therapist at Napiers Clinic in Stockbridge and has recently qualified as a Bowen Therapist. She explains how the treatment works.
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01/03/08
Seasonal Remedies
Alex Shalet, nutritionist with Nutri Centre advises on herbal remedies for seasonal ailments
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01/03/08
Clear your sinuses with Hopi Ear Candling
Hopi Ear therapy, a natural alternative to syringing, antibiotics and grommets can help with recurrent sinus and ear problems, which can be an irritating condition for both adults and children
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Chinese Medicine

Exercise and energy
Along with meditation and nutrition, exercise cultivating qi/ chi is one of the self administered factors of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
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Chinese herbal medicine
Chinese herbalism is often regarded as more important than acupuncture by Chinese practitioners, with herbal remedies being used to influence the flow of qi or chi (vital energy) throughout the body.
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Finding a practitioner
You should always consult a practitioner who is qualified to prescribe herbal remedies or acupuncture treatments and if you are unsure you can check with the Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine or the European Herbal Practitioners Association.
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