Category Archives: Treatments

Complementary treatments for common ailments and illnesses.

The Bowen Technique

A relatively new therapy to Britain called the Bowen Technique is becoming ever more popular with patients who attend holistic and complementary health centres.  The Bowen Technique was developed in Geelong, near Melbourne in Australia, by Mr Tom Bowen and … Continue reading

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Sciatica treatment method

Exactly what is sciatica? Sciatica is a symptom of an underlying medical issue and is not a medical condition on its own. It is the effect rather than the cause. Sciatica refers to pain, weakness, tingling, or numbness in the … Continue reading

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Treatment of Iliopsoas muscle injuries

In basic terms, iliopsoas tendonitis is an inflammation of the tendon or area surrounding the tendon of the iliopsoas muscle. Major causes of iliopsoas tendonitis are overuse (from repetitive hip flexion) or acute trauma. The iliopsoas muscles consist of the … Continue reading

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Ginger Tea – tastes good too

Ginger tea has a spicy, invigorating taste. It has been used for hundreds of years as a home remedy to ward off colds, flu, and sore throats and as a reliever of indigestion & nausea. It is very easy to make. 4 cups … Continue reading

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Treatment of Vitiligo

  Complementary Treatment Options Herbal Psoralens are a group of naturally occurring substance that have the effect of sensitizing skin and enhancing the tanning effect of UV light (sunlight). Psoralens are found naturally in many herbal components, being isolated from … Continue reading

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Treatment for Tinnitus

Complementary Treatment Options Shiatsu Shiatsu is a Complementary form of therapy that was developed in Japan from a blend of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Japanese massage system of Amna.  Shiatsu can also be used as a form of a … Continue reading

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Treatment for Whiplash

Complementary Treatment Options Shiatsu Shiatsu has been found to be extremely beneficial in the treatment of whiplash, usually bringing about a prompt, positive, response.  Shiatsu creates a feeling of wellbeing and the receiver usually experiences it as deeply relaxing.  Shiatsu … Continue reading

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Treatment for Trigeminal Neuralgia

Complementary Treatment Options Shiatsu Shiatsu has been found to be extremely beneficial in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia, using pressure on the appropriate acupuncture points to releive pain. Shiatsu creates a feeling of wellbeing and is usually experienced as deeply … Continue reading

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Treatment for Tennis Elbow & Golfer’s Elbow

Complementary Treatment Options Shiatsu Shiatsu therapy has a good success rate in the treatment of tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow, using finger pressure on appropriate acupuncture points along with gentle stretching and manipulation to produce an increase in mobility and … Continue reading

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Treatment for Stress

Complementary Treatment Options Shiatsu Shiatsu has been found to be beneficial in the treatment of stress, creating a feeling of calmness and wellbeing, allowing some respite from the sypmtoms. Shiatsu is usually experienced as deeply relaxing, although there can also … Continue reading

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