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Homeopathy in pregnancy and childbirth

Homeopathy is a system of medicine which based on treating the individual with highly diluted substances given in mainly tablet form, which trigger the body's natural system of healing. Based on you experience of your symptoms, a homeopath will match the most appropriate medicine to you.

Homeopathy is ideal for women in their childbearing years as it is a gentle system of medicine. During pregnancy, some women will choose to live with the discomfort of minor complaints such as morning sickness or heartburn, rather than seek treatment because they are concerned about the possible side effects of orthodox medicined on their unborn child.

Healing Herbs

These are the herbal remedies you simply must know about. They are treid and tested by practitioners and clients, some for hundreds of yeas, and backed by scientific research as well. Here's our pick of the power plants.

Echinacea
Number one remedy for helping the immune system and fighting infections (it is an anti-viral).

St John's wort
A natural mood-enhancer widely accepted to be effective in mild to moderate depression. Research suggests that it can work as well as some pharmaceutical drugs, but it is far less likely to cause side effects.

Natural help for the menapause

Women can now live thirty to fifty years past the menopause and they want to live those years in good health and free from symptoms. Natural approaches can help.

Te average age for the menopause in the UK is Fifty one; it happens because a women literally runs out of eggs. In the run up to the menopause (the peri-menopause), the number of cycles in which eggs are not released increases. Oestrogen begins to decline and ovulation becomes less likely.

What is reflexology

Reflexology is the practice of using compression massage mainly on the feet, but can also use the hands or ears.  The feet mirror the body and pressure on specific points can affect different organs and glands and stimulate the body’s own healing potential.  The pressure points used are very similar to Acupressure points and the energy-flow through the meridians of the body is  re-balanced.

Reflexology is a holistic therapy and aims to re-balance the body and help its immune system to work effectively to achieve and maintain homeostasis.

It is particularly effective for Insomnia, Digestive disorders, Constipation and Migraine. Research shows it can help during Pregnancy, giving shorter labour times, promotes faster recovery and reduces oedema. Post labour it has been shown to help lactation and helps the mother-baby bonding process.

Research studies have also recommended Reflexology to aid sufferers of M.S. saying that Specific reflexology treatment was of benefit in alleviating motor; sensory and urinary symptoms in MS

Stick what in my ear?

THERMAL AURICULAR (HOPI CANDLES) An ancient therapy practised by the North American Hopi Indians. The hollow candles, made from linen and beeswax, are carefully inserted into the ear. When lit, they create a chimney effect, drawing out wax and impurities, clearing the ear and other areas such as the sinus and nose. A facial massage is also carried out to improve circulation, aid lymphatic drainage and help further clear the sinuses and nose. The candles can also be used to treat rhinitis, congestion from colds, headaches, catarrh and migraines.

Flu prevention, using herbs

Swine flu is high on the media agenda and in peoples thoughts. With the growing occurrence of reported side effects to Tamiflu and not every one wanting the upcoming flu jab what are the natural alternatives.

First to say is that the better your general health with a good diet the better chance of avoiding a serious dose. If there are underlying respiratory or immune problems it would be advisable to have a consultation over these as soon as possible.

There are two herbs that are sited for flu prevention, Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea) and Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum).

Echinacea boosts the immune system and is my favourite standby for a short  large dose program when the person is in contact with potential infection or are feeling the first signs of infection.

Massage helping rehabilitation

Researches from the Nationwide Children's Hospital have publicised their "Journal of Paediatric Psychology" this has noted the effectiveness of massage within physical medicine , especially with the rehabilitation of organ transplant patients. It also has a physiological effect on the children helping them cope with certain disease's such as Sickle cell anemia.

What Is Sickle Cell Anemia?

Sickle cell anemia is a serious disease in which the body makes sickle-shaped red blood cells. “Sickle-shaped” means that the red blood cells are shaped like a "C."

 Normal red blood cells are disc-shaped and look like doughnuts without holes in the centre. They move easily through your blood vessels. Red blood cells contain the protein haemoglobin.This iron-rich protein gives blood its red colour and carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.

Stigma attached to mental health

The stigma attached to mental health issues is very prevalent in today's society, and more so in the workplace, employees feel comfortable with illness if its the flu or vomiting, or migraine, but when it comes to mental health issues, people are more inclined to keep quite about it, as they don't want to be seen as mentally ill, in any way. According to an article in times online a survey was carried out by a national charity, 'Shaw Trust' on thousand people and it found that "18.3% would not reveal a condition to their HR dept, and only 17.9% would reveal an illness to a colleague".

Tuina, boosting the body's natural immune system

In practice, Tuina uses massage techniques on muscles, with the aim of resolving pain by assisting the circulation of blood and energy and by boosting the body's natural immune system and pain defence. Massage techniques on joints and vertebrae s work on mobility and anti-inflammation. Tuina techniques are excellent in treating symptoms already present, as well as prevention and maintaining wellbeing.