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Menopause and complementary therapies
Better Health — The use of complementary therapies to manage menopausal symptoms is popular but remains controversial. Some of these therapies have not been subjected to the same vigour of testing that clinical trials for pharmaceutical medicines are subjected ...More…
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Multiple sclerosis - complementary therapies
Better Health — The principle aims of drug therapy for MS are to shorten the duration of relapses or attacks, ease specific symptoms and slow the progression of disease by reducing the rate of relapses.The types of drugs used in treatment depend on a number of ...More…
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Asthma and complementary therapies
Better Health — People with asthma may choose complementary therapies or alternative medicine techniques. These include acupuncture, herbs, homeopathy or the Buteyko method. Never stop your asthma medication or management techniques in favour of a complementary ...More…
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Reiki - Better Health Channel.
Better Health — Reiki is a natural form of healing therapy. It uses non-invasive gentle touch. This form of therapy aims to increase energy levels and promote relaxation and wellbeing. It is not a treatment for illness or disease. Reiki is a natural form of ...More…
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Naturopathy
Better Health — Naturopathy uses effective, non-invasive treatments like nutrition, dietetics, herbal medicine, homoeopathy and tactile therapies like massage, acupressure and Bowen technique to stimulate the patient's vitality and help the body heal ...More…
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Massage - Better Health Channel.
Better Health — Massage works by soothing soft tissue and encouraging relaxation. Modern studies show that massage can successfully treat a range of disorders, including back pain, anxiety and high blood pressure. Different types of massage include aromatherapy ...More…
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Kinesiology
Better Health — Kinesiology means 'the study of movement'. It describes a form of therapy that uses muscle monitoring (biofeedback) to look at what may be causing 'imbalances' in the body. Kinesiologists may treat a range of disorders including stress, ...More…
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Homeopathy - Better Health Channel.
Better Health — Homeopathy claims to stimulate healing responses to diseases by using substances that mimic the symptoms of those diseases in healthy people. Homeopathy claims to treat the symptoms of a wide range of illnesses including allergies, asthma, ...More…
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Herbal medicine - Better Health Channel.
Better Health — Herbal medicine is the use of plants (herbs) to treat disease and enhance wellbeing. Herbal medicine is used to treat a range of disorders including anxiety, arthritis, depression, high blood pressure, insomnia, hormonal imbalances, migraines, ...More…
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Chinese herbal medicine
Better Health — Chinese herbal medicine is part of a larger healing system called Traditional Chinese Medicine. Herbs are prescribed to restore balance to the opposing forces of energy, Yin and Yang. Disorders that may be treated include digestive problems, ...More…
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Bowen therapy
Better Health — Bowen therapy is a remedial body technique that is gentle and relaxing. It helps the body's own healing resources to achieve balance and harmony, which can result in lasting relief from pain and discomfort. Bowen is a holistic remedial body ...More…
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Ayurveda - Better Health Channel.
Better Health — Ayurveda is an ancient Indian healing system. The central philosophy is that illness is caused by an imbalance of the body's three vital energies, or 'doshas'. Ayurveda uses a range of treatments including yoga, massage, acupuncture and herbal ...More…