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Naturopathy
Naturopathy is a holistic system, concerned with the whole person, rather than just focusing on the problems/symptoms afflicting the various organs and systems. Though diagnostically naturopathy is a lot like conventional medicine, it differs in the types of treatment used. … Continue reading
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Tagged acupuncture, herbal remedies, homeopathy, Naturopathic Medicine, nutritional supplements
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Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) uses gentle massage with the aim of promoting and regulating the circulation of the lymph. Lymph flows within the lymphatic system, the third circulatory system of the body. The lymphatic system is formed by vessels and … Continue reading
Indian Head Massage
Indian head massage, also known as Champissage, is a technique of manipulating soft tissues in the Scalp, neck & shoulders with the purpose of manipulating energy channels. The therapist uses a range of different massage pressures and rhythms to stimulate … Continue reading
Homoeopathy
Homoeopathy is a well-established system of medical treatment that aids and reinforces the natural healing system that is inherent in all of us. Homoeopathy does not just treat the specific illness, it is a truly holistic system. It is not … Continue reading
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Tagged BC, Body Mind Spirit, Homoeopathy, Law of Similars, Samuel Hahnemann
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Herbal Medicine
Herbal Medicines, by far, the most widespread form of healing across the world. Every culture has developed its own herbal remedies, these being dependant on the local flora. The use of medicinal plants predates written human history. An archeological dig … Continue reading
The Feldenkrais Method
Named after its originator, Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais, D.Sc. (1904-1984), a Russian born physicist, mechanical engineer, judo expert and educator, the Feldenkrais Method is a type of somatic teaching that uses gentle movement with directed focus to improve human functioning and … Continue reading
Craniosacral Therapy
Craniosacral Therapy is a gentle, hands-on method of assessing and improving the function of the Craniosacral system — the physiological body system that includes the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. Like the … Continue reading
Chiropractic
Deriving from Greek, the word chiropractic is means ‘to perform with the hands’. This reflects the primary component in a chiropractor’s treatment, the manual treatment of the joints and muscles of the body. Chiropractic is now a well-established and well … Continue reading
Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is a natural holistic therapy, which combines the healing power of massage and the aromatic fragrances of essential oils gathered from plants. It is well documented that certain smells produce psychological changes in us, changing our mood, and can … Continue reading
The Alexander Technique
The Alexander Technique was developed, more than a century ago by F.M. Alexander (1869-1955). After losing his voice he attended physicians who were unable to diagnose the source of the problem. Alexander developed his own theory as to the cause … Continue reading