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  1. 'Programming' in Therapy and Energy Work

    The article describes the author sense of being expected to teach my pupils something he did not fully believe in. He was trained in Shiatsu, and mastered all the elements of theor...more

  2. ‘Me Time’ for Therapists

    To paraphrase the old proverb “Physician, heal thyself,” substitute “Therapist, heal thyself”. If we as professionals are to maintain the highest quality of service and expertise fo...more

  3. "Hooking Up" to Healing - Good Vibrations

    Dr Milton Trager believed that a vital part of the Trager Approach was to Hook Up in 'present moment awareness', to something greater that ourselves.more

  4. 10 Hacks To Relieve Back Pain For Office Workers / Employees

    Emрlоуеrѕ саn help сurb соѕtѕ аѕѕосіаtеd with muѕсulоѕkеlеtаl disorders through bоth chiropractor Sydney рrеvеntіоn and proper treatment. Ergоnоmісѕ, jоіnt-frіеndlу wоrkрlасе design...more

  5. 12 Exercises for Strength and Grace

    The author tells us that a healthy body is one that is well nourished in all areas through its regular use. The author recommends exercises to keep the body healthy and happy and...more

  6. 15 Must-Try Recipes Using Essential Oils

    Every person wants to look and feel good, irrespective of lifestyle or age. The burgeoning demand for beauty products has seen research into the industry skyrocket and each day ther...more

  7. 16 Chakra System Part III

    In this part 3 of the Chakra articles, we look at the Solar Plexus Chakra. This chakra is located below the heart, where your ribs join. The colour association is yellow and the sac...more

  8. 1997, Me and Body Therapy

    What kind of a year was 1997 for me? To put it succinctly, it was a year where, thank God, there were only three hundred and sixty-five days!more

  9. 4 Traditional Indian Home Remedies For The Skin, Hair And Nails

    In India the medicinal properties of sesame seeds have been widely recognized since ancient times. They protect the body and mind from a wide array of ailments and are associated wi...more

  10. 5 Healthy Reasons To Receive Massage Therapy

    Upon hearing the word massage, many people immediately think of going to a spa and spending some quality ‘me-time’. Sure, massage can help put your mind and body at ease. But its be...more

  11. 5 Strategies to Stop Herniated Disc Pain (Especially at Night!)

    Back pain is a very common problem throughout the world, but when it is happening to you, it always comes as a shock.more

  12. 7 Reflections on Art and Touch

    Having been an artist, working first in music, then in bodywork, for now for over 50 years, I have met many wrestlers - clients wrestling with their lives, students, teachers, and t...more

  13. 7 Tips on Properly Brushing and Flossing With Braces

    There are various set of aftercare instructions you get from your orthodontist after your braces treatment, including brushing with braces. It is vital to follow all the instruction...more

  14. 9 Secrets to Get Sciatic Nerve to Stop Hurting

    If you are suffering from sciatica, you have one thing on your mind right now, how to get rid of sciatica pain fast! While some people might confuse sciatic pain with general low ba...more

  15. 9 Signs Your Spine is Out of Alignment; Have You Considered #8?

    How do you know if your spine is misaligned? Good question. Many people go about their everyday lives without giving it much thought. Did you know, however, that a misalignment in y...more

  16. A Balanced Way; Daoist Tips For The 21st Century: A Balanced Way of Loving

    Worldwide, during the recent pandemic, so many of us had to deal with the trauma of loss through the death of a loved one or because we were isolating from family and friends. And i...more

  17. A Brief History of Chair Massage

    Chair Massage is fast becoming the most popular form of skilled touch on the contemporary bodywork landscape.more

  18. A Case of Otitis Media

    Otitis media, inflammation and infection of the middle ear, is common in young children. Its many possible causes, including food allergies and lack of breast-feeding as babies, ar...more

  19. A Case Study on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

    This column by June Butlin looks at the auto-immune disorder Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), which is characterised by severe rashes on the cheeks and nose, as well as tirednes...more

  20. A Decade of Complementary Therapies Provision

    This article focuses of the development and growth of complementary therapies provision, which began to accelerate from 1995 in universities. However, the first mainstream provider...more

  21. A Healthy Dose Of Compassion

    As I write this article the world has recently witnessed terrorist atrocities in France and in Germany along with horrendous bombing of Syria and most of us will have reacted to ...more

  22. A Quiet Place

    Penelope Moon, a professional hypno-psychotherapist and teacher and founder member of Cheiron – A Quiet Place, presents a brief but informative overview of the principles behind th...more

  23. A Shoulder Problem in Context

    In this column the author explores further the complexity theme of identical symptoms emerging from quite different backgrounds (discussed in a previous column which touched on b...more

  24. A Spotlight on Reiki Healing

    This review of the published research literature and organizations regarding Reiki is Richard’s last article written for Positive Health PH Online prior to his untimely and far too ...more

  25. A Synthesis of Healing Therapies

    ...new therapies seem to be appearing almost weekly (if not daily), how is a person supposed to be able to know what particular therapy (or group of therapies) may be helpful for t...more

  26. A Thank You To My Teachers, My Clients

    You learn the basics of your therapy or craft and how to be safe from the courses you take, but the real learning comes through practice and experience; it is my belief that the gre...more

  27. A Typical Day in the Life of Yoga Instructor Bikram Keshari Patra

    Bikram Keshari Patra started his yoga journey in his early childhood, taking his inspiration from his grandfather who was a very sincere and spiritual yoga practitioner.more

  28. A Vision for Reiki Healing

    The author, a Usui Tradition Reiki Master/Teacher, explains how she discovered the power of Reiki - meaning 'universal life force energy' - can be harnessed to clear blockages, bri...more

  29. A Walk Through Robin's Brain

    The following story is an excerpt of a taped dialogue between cancer patient, Robin Jones and his physiotherapist, Mary Douglas. It was taped at St Catherine's Hospice in Crawley, ...more

  30. Achieving an Integrated Approach for Treating Musculoskeletal Conditions

    There is a growing body of research evidence that is beginning to change our attitudes to treatment away from being a pure medical condition model.more

  31. Acid Reflux – An Osteopathic Approach

    Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease GERD, is a condition affecting millions globally, causing discomfort and impairing quality of life. It is one of the most ...more

  32. Active Isolated Stretching: Empowerment through Flexibility

    AIS is a scientifically designed flexibility system that works with the body to create and maintain balance.  With AIS, you isolate each muscle and perform a series of stretches ...more

  33. Aftercare or Afterthought? What Happens at the End of the Massage Session

    The column concludes that consultation, massage treatment, aftercare - at the beginning, during and after a session - have a valuable place in good holistic massage practice.more

  34. Against Mind-Body Medicine

    While the body-mind link is central to the holistic approach of most forms of complementary medicine; a deterministic link between certain emotions and specific diseases is not h...more

  35. Algae: the History of Life Back for the Future

    Could our future well-being be as inextricably dependent upon a primitive organism as surely as our remotest past has been? All the evidence suggests that it is.more

  36. Alignment and Breathing Techniques for Health

    Applying and maintaining physical alignment gives us the information to understand our own body. Within a brief period, the application of the principles of alignment will show pos...more

  37. All Parts are Equal, or are They??

    When a person has back surgery or has had a limb amputated, it is standard for them to go through a rehabilitation process, including physical therapy or massage therapy to be presc...more

  38. Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Aromatherapy

    Cupcake Day aims to raise valuable ‘dough’ for the Alzheimer’s Society to fund their expert research and life-changing care and support services for those affected by dementia.more

  39. Amazing Facts about Your Back - Who Knew?

    Let’s face it; we humans take our back for granted. We assume that it will always be there and support us in whatever we want to do. Perhaps this is where the phrase “I got your bac...more

  40. An Ayurvedic Approach to the Treatment of Eczema

    This column focuses on Ayurvedic and dietary treatment for skin problems, such as eczema, a condition which the author broadly categorizes into three types (doshas) – Vata, Pitta a...more

  41. An Ayurvedic Approach to the Treatment of Eczema

    This column focuses on Ayurvedic and dietary treatment for skin problems, such as eczema, a condition which the author broadly categorizes into three types (doshas) – Vata, Pitta a...more

  42. An Effective Approach to the Management of Osteoarthritis

    I was introduced to the effectiveness of complementary medicine, when as a late teenager playing hockey for my local club, one of my team mates was struck in the eye by a hockey bal...more

  43. An Holistic Approach to Immune-Related Illnesses

    I hit upon using the NLP model of Neuro-Logical levels. This model was outlined by one of NLP's leading developers, Robert Dilts. It suggests a way of thinking about the way in whi...more

  44. An Integrated Clinical Approach to Stress Management

    Whilst following a course of particular therapy may be highly beneficial, better and more complete results can often be obtained by a unified approach with a combination of appropr...more

  45. An Interview with Deepak Chopra

    Deepak Chopra was trained in India and the United States as a practising endocrinologist. A former chief of staff at the New England Memorial Hospital in Stoneham, Massachusetts, a...more

  46. Applied Kinesiology Facilitates A Truly Holistic Approach

    In 1964, Dr. George Goodheart, D.C., a chiropractor stumbled upon a remarkable discovery. Using some standard kinesiological muscle tests to analyse a patient's postural problems, ...more

  47. Applied Kinesiology Muscle Testing for Allergies and Food Sensitivities

    When the knowledge of how to use a muscle test to test foods was first made public in 1972, the approach was somewhat simplistic, however, this did not prevent people from achievin...more

  48. Aquarius Flower Oils

    Flower oils bridge the gap between orally taken flower remedies, such as the Bach Flower Remedies, and essential oils. Whereas flower remedies are made by floating flowers in water...more

  49. Are There Herbs for Low Self Esteem?

    In this Expert Column, McIntyre recognizes that while low self esteem is not a disease, it can be incredibly crippling. She asks the rhetorical question as to whether herbs can hel...more

  50. Are you Diversified?

    Whether you are a massage therapist, physical therapist, chiropractor, acupuncturist, doctor of osteopathy, physiatrist, or others, are you effective outside of your hands-on clinic...more

  51. Are You Ready to Spring Forward?

    Regular columnist and aromatherapist Barbara Payne reminds us that Spring is the time of year to nurture our integument system – the skin, nails and hair – which we have probably o...more

  52. Aromatherapeutic Management of the Menopause

    When undertaking the aromatherapeutic treatment of menopause, of a client who does not wish to go on H.R.T. I have found that with the appropriate dietary advice and aromatherapy, ...more

  53. Aromatherapy

    Aromatic medicine, also known as Aromatherapy, is a multifaceted and well established healing art with a documented body of scientific knowledge which utilises mainly ethereal, v...more

  54. Aromatherapy - More than Essential Oils

    This fascinating article by Jan Kusmirek, a senior and highly experienced and well-known Aromatherapy professional, discusses a wide range of possible materials and techniques whic...more

  55. Aromatherapy Adventure – Exploring the Power of Plants in France

    In March 31 to April 2, 2000 I attended a three-day seminar at AMBROSIA essential oil Apothecary in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. During the seminar, I delved into the benefit and h...more

  56. Aromatherapy and Flower Posies - Two Healing Supports

    Holistic aromatherapist, Barbara Payne, highlights how aromatherapy and flower posies can be used as healing aids during the busy ‘spring fever’ time of year, when we become partic...more

  57. Aromatherapy and Massage for people with a learning disability

    During my nurse training, I was able to observe Aromatherapists apply aromatherapy and massage to people with a learning disability. I also studied in depth the relevant literature...more

  58. Aromatherapy Energetics An Oriental Approach

    It may at first sight seems strange to apply to aromatherapy (a therapeutic approach that seems so distinctly European) the theories of an ancient medical tradition that originated...more

  59. Aromatherapy for Pain Relief

    The authors, who are essential oil resource consultants, illustrate how aromatherapy can be used effectively in the complex area of pain management.more

  60. Aromatherapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

    According to the author, SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) affects an estimated half-a-million people every winter, especially December through February. To avoid the mood swings s...more

  61. Aromatherapy in the Treatment of Arthritis

    Aromatherapy is a whole system of healing, a holistic approach to health and well-being by means of aromas, scents derived from the plant kingdom. It can be described as an art and...more

  62. Aromatherapy used on a Stroke Rehabilitation Unit

    In this study Paula Mullins begins by describing how aromatherapy started, how it works and perceived benefits and contra-indications. She then describes the role function of aroma...more

  63. Aromatherapy, Massage and Chinese Medicine

    Chinese massage is designed not only to relax the person and release muscular tension but also to treat illnesses. In this article the author describes how she uses a combination o...more

  64. Aromatic Camino™ - Pilgrimage for the Body, Mind and Spirit

    In 2003, returning home after two years in the picturesque village of Ashbourne, England, I pondered a future adventure. A local newspaper highlighted one woman’s journey to Santiag...more

  65. Aromatic Pregnancy and Childbirth in the UK - An American Nurse's Perspective

    In the middle of Indiana, an English nurse named Jane Buckle taught the multiple ways aromatherapy could enhance the care of patients. I was hooked, and began to imagine one day ...more

  66. Aromatology Its History and Uses

    In the UK for various reasons, not least among them ignorance and fear, aromatherapy has been reduced to a fraction of its potential. It is no more than 'massage with smells' to so...more

  67. Assessment of the Body Regions - the Back

    A fundamental aspect of bodywork is the assessment of the presenting symptoms and the aetiology. The particular region of the body must be assessed for malfunction, contraindicatio...more

  68. Assessment of the Body Regions - The Back (continued from Issue 92)

    In this column, Mario-Paul Cessar continues with his assessment of the back by looking at dysfunctions of the skeletal structure. He discusses signs and symptoms and how to palpate...more

  69. Asthma and its Aromatherapy Management

    "Not all people with asthma have allergies. Roughly 5% of the population lives with asthma".more

  70. Asthma Interferential Therapy and Chartered Physiotherapy

    A five-year-old boy developed asthma at six months old after being prescribed antibiotics for an ear infection. After a short course of Interferential Therapy [IFT] and chest physi...more

  71. Autogenic Therapy: A Short Term Therapy for Long Term Gain

    Autogenic Therapy (AT) for high levels of stress which exceed one's comfort level and eventually lead to various physical and emotional symptoms such as: high blood pressure, aller...more

  72. Awaken Your Sacral Chakra To Attract Love And Abundance - 5 Ancient Practices to Fulfil your Deepest Desires

    Our body is a latticework of energies. When our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual energies flow freely throughout our chakras, we follow our life path with ease and confiden...more

  73. Awakening the Healer Within

    The spiritual side of awakening is the process of becoming conscious around the areas that need upgrading. So for example, in the field of healing we have areas in our lives that ne...more

  74. Ayurveda - In Harmony with Osteopathy

    Ayurveda is an ancient system and many of the systems of alternative therapy may have found their roots here. Osteopathy can be likened to Ayurveda in its approach. Although mechan...more

  75. Ayurveda for Autumn

    Autumn is the period of the year when Vata is predominant not only in the atmosphere and environment but also in our bodies. The weather is generally light, dry, cold, windy, rough...more

  76. Ayurveda for Health in the Workplace

    Ayurveda can be utilized for its proactive and conscious management of health and performance in our professional lives, improving energy levels and concentration. Carl Lyons looks...more

  77. Ayurveda in Action in South India

    On first appearance Arogya, looks more like a Taj-style holiday resort than an Ayurvedic hospital. It is a serene scattering of Kerala-style red tiled buildings amidst lush foliage,...more

  78. Ayurveda in the NHS

    The 27th of October was the first annual ‘Ayurveda Day’ espoused by the Indian Government. It was celebrated by a motion in the UK Parliament calling on the Government to establish...more

  79. Ayurveda: Internalize Cooking and Spiritualize Eating

    Dr Sanjay Parva discusses the role of cooking and eating according to the Vedas and Ayurvedic practice. He believes cooking should be part of ones spiritual and daily life.more

  80. Ayurvedic and Herbal Perspectives for Managing the Menopause

    The menopause is part of the natural cycle of life and is a time of change experienced by all women to the next phase of life, unlike say period problems or pregnancy. Every woman’s...more

  81. Ayurvedic Approach to a Healthy Heart

    Ayurveda is a science of healing based on ancient Indian philosophy and belief that the heart is the seat of life energy and has a direct bearing on our health and happiness. It lo...more

  82. Ayurvedic Herbs as Healers - Punarnava and Ashwagandha

    This article begins with a brief account of the Ayurvedic philosophy of herbs as healers. The first aim is to restore health and secondly to do away with afflictions.more

  83. Ayurvedic Medicine: Personal Rejuvenation

    Ayurveda, translated as 'science of longevity', is a medical-lifestyle system, which informs us which substances, qualities and actions enhance our lives and which do not. It draws...more

  84. Ayurvedic Way of Cooking: Herbs and Food Supplements

    Ayurveda is the ancient holistic medical system from India which has been practised for more than 5000 years. Ayurveda means ‘science of life’ (‘Ayu’ meaning life and ‘Veda’ meani...more

  85. Ayurvedic Yoga Massage

    This passive yoga stretching increases joint mobility and ligament flexibility and is thus an excellent tool for motor rehabilitation. In addition, ancient techniques involving the...more

  86. Back Pain Wakes the Nation up at 3am

    Many people might assume that osteopathy means ‘bones’. However, the practitioners specialize in the diagnosis, management, treatment and prevention of musculoskeletal disorders – l...more

  87. Back Pain: Causes and Treatments Reviewed

    This article starts by explaining that back care treatment is a complicated process and that the most successful patients are those who continually search for and try new therapies...more

  88. Balanced Body, Balanced Mind: Rolfing - Structural Integration Update

    Ida Rolf theorized that although humans had evolved to become upright creatures, they were not yet quite upright enough, and that by assisting a person to become more vertical - by ...more

  89. Balancing Exercise, Relaxation, and Rest for Effective Self-Care

    Today’s demands often make it difficult to maintain a healthy lifestyle, but there are several physical and mental activities to ensure that you can get the self-care you need. A ba...more

  90. Balancing Health - Tibetan Medicine

    How Eastern and Western Approaches can Promote Optimal Health. Tibetan medicine is a ancient medical system that is strongly rooted in the teachings of Buddhist philosophy.more

  91. Balancing Mind and Emotion through Ayurveda

    Expert Regular Herbalist Anne McIntyre states that in Ayurveda the mind and heart are one and the same. The mind is said to reside in the heart and this means the physical heart a...more

  92. Barriers to Integration are in our Minds

    I am starting this brief article by looking at boundaries between some complementary professions, but where this takes us is revolutionary - so please read on even if the words ost...more

  93. Beauty Secrets Hidden in Indian Herbs

    This article focuses on ten of the most important Indian medicinal plants used in beauty care and the herbal practices of the Patalkot tribe in Central India.more

  94. Benign Tumours: My Journey

    My once size ten, shapely body achieved through exercise and weight training, had ballooned into a size twenty two and for some obscure reason my feet and hands were getting bigger...more

  95. Beyond Healing - The Form: Love and Truth in Reflection

    'The Form: Love & Truth in Reflection' is a series of movements that the practitioner makes around the seated recipient. It is described as a gateway for both participants to e...more

  96. Bio-Energy

    I was one of those people, (and I know that there are many out there), for whom, what started out as a disc problem went on to become something far more serious; that is to say a s...more

  97. Biodynamic Massage: A Truly Therapeutic Massage

    Biodynamic Massage works across a wide spectrum from deep muscular work, to connective tissue massage, to light energetic touch and work in the aura.more

  98. Biodynamic Psychology: Healing Through the Body's Wisdom

    The author discusses the origin and concept behind Biodynamic Body Psychotherapy & Massage, developed by the late Gerda Boyesen (1922-2005), how it works, the techniques used a...more

  99. Biodynamic Psychotherapy - Meeting the psyche in the body

    Biodynamic psychotherapy was developed in the 1950s by Gerda Boyesen, a Norwegian psychologist and physiotherapist, and is based on a deep appreciation of the inseparable interac...more

  100. Biomechanics for Functional Training, Sports Performance, Strength and Conditioning: Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation and Management

    Martin Haines has trained 5 Olympic gold medallists, McLaren Formula 1 racing drivers, premiership footballers as well as international rugby players and golfers. He has also biomec...more

  101. Biosynthesis - A Body Psychotherapy

    Biosynthesis is a body-psychotherapy developed by David Boadella in the early 1970s. His approach grew out of many years experience with Reichian therapy.more

  102. Bizarre Bazaar!

    This month’s column is bound to irritate some readers, and anger others, but as I have recently been both irritated and angered myself, this possibility seems to me worth while in ...more

  103. Body Harmony

    Body Harmony is a form of hands-on bodywork, based on listening to, and being guided by, a client's body responses. By combining careful observation with good listening skills and ...more

  104. Body Harmony

    Body Harmony is a hands-on form of body work, that acknowledges the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual as one. It is an experience in personal empowerment, that allows us to...more

  105. Body Massage Treatment - A Holiday Treat

    A truly relaxing holiday for me is a holiday with body massage or any other form of natural treatments (not necessarily tactile).more

  106. Body Parts and Body Problems

    Where two or more bones join we have a joint, and a joint is a place which generally allows movement. There is, however, a trade-off between joint movement and invulnerability. T...more

  107. Body Un-Awareness

    As a race we are excellent at compensating. From surviving in harsh environments, overcoming illness and disease to dealing with daily stresses. We learn to adapt and adjust in orde...more

  108. Bodywork for Pregnancy, Childbirth and Motherhood

    This article focuses on body support for women during pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood. The author touches on the different forms of bodywork, adding that most forms, from Arom...more

  109. Bodywork Matters: Neuroskeletal Re-alignment Therapy

    As reported in previous issues, this therapy is light touch, non-invasive and extremely effective for many musculo-skeletal problems and certain neurological disorders.more

  110. Bodywork Matters: Neuroskeletal Re-alignment Therapy Case Study

    In this column the author presents an amazing case study of a client with an agonizing bulging disc who, following neuroskeletal realignment therapy, was relieved of the pain for...more

  111. Bodywork: The Relevance of Subclavius

    This article touches on the importance of small muscles in the body such as the pectoralis minor, sternocleidomastoid, omohyoid, etc., and focuses on the subclavius, a small, long,...more

  112. Bowen - Moving Blocked Energy

    Bowen has multiple applications on both a physical and emotional level, and its successful use in pre- and post-natal care and in treating frozen shoulder and eczema and in relea...more

  113. Breast Cancer: Helping the Healer to Heal Herself

    In this article nutritionist Judith Price describes how a colleague diagnosed with breast cancer planned her own course of treatment, firstly using self-hypnosis and the Emotional ...more

  114. Bust Allergies Naturally: GP’s Five Plant Hack Answers Borne Out Of Nature

    If you struggle with allergies, then you’re certainly not alone. The UK actually has some of the highest allergy rates. In fact, over 20% of the UK population are affected by one or...more

  115. CAM Practitioners – A Modern Insight into Today’s Practices

    CAM offers the body the push it needs to activate its self-healing mechanisms. Because of this, it works on a phenomenal range of illnesses and symptoms of both the mind and body. I...more

  116. Can Massage And Bodymind Learning Ease Inflammation In The Body Politic?

    A few days after the US presidential election – which, no matter which side one was on, issued in a tumultuous time – one of my local therapist friends said what was needed was ‘a ...more

  117. Cancer and Complementary Medicine: A Roundup

    Richard Eaton explores the contribution by practitioners of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) to the provision of cancer healthcare in the United Kingdom (UK). Although t...more

  118. Cancer Detoxification Approaches

    Drs Graeme and Lilian Munro-Hall advocate a program to support cancer patients consisting of physical, psychological and spiritual elements. They recommend Gerson Therapy and both ...more

  119. Case Studies: Holistic Effects of Thai Massage

    Thai massage is performed using rhythmic thumb, palm and elbow pressure, muscle compressions and stretching along these energy lines.more

  120. Case Study - Remarkable Aromatherapy

    In this column the author presents a case study on the use and remedial benefits of aromatherapy on a 50 year-old male client suffering muscle tone weakness, loss of movement and s...more

  121. Case Study 147 The Power of Crystal Therapy

    This column focuses on the power and positive effects of crystals used for healing. The author presents the case of a 59-year old woman with lower back pain. Despite being on the...more

  122. Case Study 20: in Reflexology

    A case study for cystitis, diabetes, frozen sholder, irritable bowel syndrome and laryngitis.more

  123. Case Study Issue 112: How Our Emotions Are Connected To Our Muscles

    According to the author, we live our lives in and through our physical body, and that how we stand, hold ourselves and so on, expresses our view of ourselves, or what we wish other...more

  124. Case Study Issue 116: Deep Tissue Sports Massage

    This article is a case study of a dance enthusiast whose osteopath recommended she go in for deep tissue sports massage to better her musculature.more

  125. Case Study Issue 128: Detoxification via Aqua Detox and Reflexology

    This column looks at a specific case study – a thirtysomething who received reflexology treatments to help her (successfully) get pregnant, despite being diagnosed with polycystic ...more

  126. Case Study Issue 70: Integrative Massage Therapy

    This article tracks the progress of a young woman suffering from stress and depression, manifesting physically in chronic backaches and a rigid, armoured body, as she was treated w...more

  127. Case Study Issue 72: Holistic Treatment of Hair Loss

    Jolanta Basnyet, well-known qualified osteopath, aromatherapist, reflexology and trained in Indian head massage, has been in practice for over 20 years, and describes how a combina...more

  128. Case Study Issue 75: Deep Lymphatic Therapy

    Angela Heath, who practises deep lymphatic therapy, remedial massage, aromatherapy and Reiki, presents a case study of a 50-year-old woman with a large tumour in her left breast, w...more

  129. Case Study Issue 78: Howling Wolf, Crying Eagle

    The author presents a detailed case study to illustrate the effectiveness of the innovative techniques of Integrative Massage Therapy (IMT), which combines bodywork, hypnotherapy a...more

  130. Case Study Issue 82: The Metamorphic Technique - The Life Force at Work

    Hazel Russo’s case study describes the experiences of Lynne, who became disabled after a simple insect bite, but whose condition has been improved profoundly by treatment with the ...more

  131. Case Study Issue 99: Manual Lymphatic Drainage for Congestion, Oedema and Stress

    In this study Nina Pearson cites the case of Joanna, a fifty-year-old client, who was a self-employed accountant. She was suffering from tiredness and stress and was getting very l...more

  132. Case Study: Natural Skincare Approaches for Chronic Atopic Eczema

    This article focuses on atopic eczema, its causes, effect and the solutions. Said to be one of the most common skin problems today, the condition can be demoralizing because the it...more

  133. Case Study: Reducing Symptoms of Arthritis in the Feet Using Massage with Essential Oil Blend

    Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an auto-immune disease characterised by inflammation of the synovial tissues resulting in joint pain, swelling and stiffness. There is no cure for the c...more

  134. Case Study: Rhythmical Massage Therapy for Crohn's Disease

    In this article on Crohn’s Disease, a condition affecting between 30,000-60,000 people in the UK, with over 3,000 new sufferers diagnosed every year, the author presents her case h...more

  135. Case Study: Soul Harmony Creams can Reduce Pain and Balance the Chakras

    My client was feeling very drained and tired, had a cough, and was suffering acute abdominal pain over the gall bladder and liver area (mainly at night, often waking her). She su...more

  136. Castaways - Complications of No Therapy Following Cast Removal

    The needs of children are completely overlooked when it comes to injury rehabilitation and the ability to cope with the physical stress of daily life.more

  137. Challenges Facing CAM Education Providers in the New Decade

    Education in Complementary and Alternatives Medicine faces challenges as Further and Higher Education Colleges, and universities face funding cuts. Private educational institutio...more

  138. Chamomilla recutita - German Chamomile: Western and Ayurvedic Perspectives

    Delicately fragrant chamomile, with its familiar daisy-like flowers, has long been popular as a bedtime tisane to induce sleep; its sedative and mood enhancing properties as well as...more

  139. Chi Nei Tsang

    Chi Nei Tsang, a branch of Taoist medicine, was introduced to the West by the Taoist Master Mantak Chia. It is a method for releasing the toxic winds of emotional energy, which can...more

  140. Chinese Healthcare

    This column touches on the current state of Chinese healthcare…Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), such as Herbal Medicine and Diet, Qi gong and Tai Chi, including Acupuncture and ...more

  141. Chinese Herbal Medicine for Common Childhood Ailments

    This article focuses on the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine to treat illnesses suffered by children. According to the author, with regard to children's health, Chinese med...more

  142. Chinese Herbal Remedies for Depression, Anxiety, Insomnia, and Psychosis

    The author believes that TCM can not just help alleviate mental health problems, but actually cure them.  In any case, they can be used as an adjunct to other treatments, and are ‘...more

  143. Chinese Herbal Sports Medicine

    This article focuses on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and why and how Chinese herbal medicine, in particular, is one of the best treatments for sports injuries.more

  144. Chinese Medicine for the Treatment of Menopausal Problems

    In this Expert Column, Maria Mercati looks at Chinese medicine, and in particular Tuina and Acupuncture. She tells us that Tuina is a powerful, energizing form of massage, manipula...more

  145. Chinese Nutrition - The Energetics Of Food

    Our western view of food and nutrition seems to focus upon chemical constituents and calories. However, according to the principles of Chinese medicine all foods can be categorized...more

  146. Chinese Tuina for Acute Lumbar Strain

    This article looks at the Oriental bodywork therapy of Tuina. This therapy is used to promote healing and relieve pain by increasing the circulation of Qi and blood. It can be like...more

  147. Chiropractic From the Feet Up – How Your Feet Impact Your Whole Body

    Your feet are the cornerstone of your entire body. They support you all day, every day, and take quite a beating while doing so! Our feet are a part of our body that rarely gets the...more

  148. Chiropractic Treatment Offers More Benefits than what Catches the Eyes

    Bonus and incentives are common marketing techniques to attract customers, and chiropractors offer the same to their patients. No, they do not offer any monetary benefits to patient...more

  149. Choosing Oils to Balance the Chakras and Auras

    Dr Rogerson is a practising therapist who has written a course on Chinese Medical Theory, encompassing its history, elements, diagnosis and treatments including Chinese herbs, arom...more

  150. Chronic Inflammation

    There are many names for diseases of chronic inflammation. Regular columnist and Nutritional Therapist Linda Lazarides lists 18 including allergies, hepatitis and rheumatoid arthri...more

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