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🔍 Chondroitin Sulphate Safe with pregnancy A dietary supplement that helps the repair of joint cartilages. It is usually sold in combination with Glucosamine, another naturally occurring substance that is beneficial for the cartilages in a joint Caution It is generally safe to use May occassionally cause Nausea, Diarrhoea or Tummy upsets May make Asthma worse; check with your care giver Therapy for: Osteoarthritis Joint Health Joint Pain Cancer Supportive Care Comments The Chondroitin Sulfate on the shelves are usually manufactured from animal sources, including cow cartilage and shark skeleton Read more on Chondroitin Sulphate > https://www.oaph.com/patient-resources/education/truth-about-glucosamine-and-chondroitin-sulfate Safe with pregnancy Pregnancy use with caution Safe with diabetes Diabetes use with caution Safe with children Children use with caution Pregnancy unknown Diabetes unknown Children unknown Submit Your content has been submitted An error occurred. Try again later Edit Intervention Diabetes: Use with caution Children: Safety uknown Most Searched Interventions Pet Therapy (Animal Assisted Therapy) This is the involvement of animals as a form of treatment to improve social, emotional, physical and mental wellbeing Faith Healing This is the practice of prayers and hand gestures in a belief that healing can occur as a result. Faith is usually (but not always) part of a religious practice. It can be exercised individually or through a collective of similarly inclined people Ginger The consumption of ginger-based products to improve health. It is both healthy and delicious, and it has been a part of the human diet for generations Cannabidiol. CBD Oil Extract oil from the Cannabis plant. It may be smoked, vaped, sprayed into the cheeks or placed in the mouth. It is used as an agent to promote wellbeing

🔍 Traditional Medicine Unsafe with pregnancy The knowledge, skills and practices, beliefs and experiences of different cultures, used to promote health, prevent diseases, and treat physical and mental illnesses. Caution 1. They do not always document their evidence for good practice; therefore, it is difficult to: Carefully look at their results to allow you make decisions Decide on the appropriate amount of drug needed to manage the illness 2. They do not always have a central organisational body to regulate their profession therefore: It is difficult to assess their suitability to their advertised duties There are no areas to report them if things go wrong Therapy for: All conditions are covered Comments Modern day medicine came out of old practices and quite recently, new antimalarial drugs were made out of Chinese Herbs There are still many great practices amongst traditional healers Read more on Traditional Medicine > https://afro.who.int/health-topics/traditional-medicine Safe with pregnancy Pregnancy use with caution Safe with diabetes Diabetes use with caution Safe with children Children use with caution Pregnancy unknown Diabetes unknown Children unknown Submit Your content has been submitted An error occurred. Try again later Edit Intervention Unsafe with diabetes Unsafe with children Most Searched Interventions Pet Therapy (Animal Assisted Therapy) This is the involvement of animals as a form of treatment to improve social, emotional, physical and mental wellbeing Faith Healing This is the practice of prayers and hand gestures in a belief that healing can occur as a result. Faith is usually (but not always) part of a religious practice. It can be exercised individually or through a collective of similarly inclined people Ginger The consumption of ginger-based products to improve health. It is both healthy and delicious, and it has been a part of the human diet for generations Cannabidiol. CBD Oil Extract oil from the Cannabis plant. It may be smoked, vaped, sprayed into the cheeks or placed in the mouth. It is used as an agent to promote wellbeing

🔍 Flower Remedy Safe with pregnancy Liquid extracts from wildflowers mixed with water to drink or dropped on the tongue. Different flowers address separate issues; allow your therapist to guide your choice Caution It is generally safe Rarely, it may aggravate: - Allergies - Hay fever Therapy for: When there is a desire to: Increase creativity Calm the mind Balance the emotions Create positive emotional states Be less cynical, and more accepting of situations Increases social acceptance of the individual Comments Developed by Dr Edward Bach in the 1930's There are 38 remedies, each one directed at a particular characteristic or emotional state Click here for the list, click here for Remedy Chooser Read more on Flower Remedy > https://www.bachcentre.com/new/en/remedies/the-38-remedies/quick-reference-guide/, https://www.bachflowerscanada.com/pages/the-38-bach-flowers, https://www.bachremedies.com/en-us/remedy-chooser Safe with pregnancy Pregnancy use with caution Safe with diabetes Diabetes use with caution Safe with children Children use with caution Pregnancy unknown Diabetes unknown Children unknown Submit Your content has been submitted An error occurred. Try again later Edit Intervention Safe with diabetes Safe with children Most Searched Interventions Pet Therapy (Animal Assisted Therapy) This is the involvement of animals as a form of treatment to improve social, emotional, physical and mental wellbeing Faith Healing This is the practice of prayers and hand gestures in a belief that healing can occur as a result. Faith is usually (but not always) part of a religious practice. It can be exercised individually or through a collective of similarly inclined people Ginger The consumption of ginger-based products to improve health. It is both healthy and delicious, and it has been a part of the human diet for generations Cannabidiol. CBD Oil Extract oil from the Cannabis plant. It may be smoked, vaped, sprayed into the cheeks or placed in the mouth. It is used as an agent to promote wellbeing

🔍 Bowen Therapy Safe with pregnancy A method of Physical Manipulation of body soft tissues. It is akin to a gentle massage Caution None significant Avoid on wounds Therapy for: Anxiety and Stress relief Back Pain Neck Pain Frozen Shoulder Joint problems Sports Injuries Migraines Comments Practiced by Thomas Ambrose Bowen. Australia. 1950 Other names include: - Smart Bowen - Neurostructural Integration Technique (NST) - Fascial Bowen or - Fascial Kinetics Read more on Bowen Therapy > https://www.therapy-directory.org.uk/articles/bowen-therapy.html Safe with pregnancy Pregnancy use with caution Safe with diabetes Diabetes use with caution Safe with children Children use with caution Pregnancy unknown Diabetes unknown Children unknown Submit Your content has been submitted An error occurred. Try again later Edit Intervention Safe with diabetes Safe with children Most Searched Interventions Pet Therapy (Animal Assisted Therapy) This is the involvement of animals as a form of treatment to improve social, emotional, physical and mental wellbeing Faith Healing This is the practice of prayers and hand gestures in a belief that healing can occur as a result. Faith is usually (but not always) part of a religious practice. It can be exercised individually or through a collective of similarly inclined people Ginger The consumption of ginger-based products to improve health. It is both healthy and delicious, and it has been a part of the human diet for generations Cannabidiol. CBD Oil Extract oil from the Cannabis plant. It may be smoked, vaped, sprayed into the cheeks or placed in the mouth. It is used as an agent to promote wellbeing

🔍 Açaí Berries Safe with pregnancy Berries from the Açaí Palm trees rich in vitamins and nutrients and antioxidants. Ingestion is thought to be of immense benefit to health and wellbeing Caution Açaí supplements are mostly available as processed products Some of these products may have added ingredients, beware and be vigilant Some products, especially the Juice form, may have a high sugar content Reliance on Açaí for health problems can be dangerous. Consult your healthcare provider to advise on a full package of care for your health needs Some marketers have been found to make fraudulent claims about the benefits of Açaí Therapy for: Omega-3 fatty acid requirement Heart diseases Diabetes management Cholesterol management Disease prevention Weight management Arthritis Mineral defficiencies - Iron - Zinc - Magnesium - Potassium - Copper - Vit C - Vit A - Vit B1, B2, B3 - Vit E Comments They go bad very quickly, hence they come in powdered form or smoothies They are predominantly from South American Amazon rainforests They are also referred to as 'Purple Gold' They are technially not 'berries' but 'drupes' Read more on Açaí Berries > https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/305576 Safe with pregnancy Pregnancy use with caution Safe with diabetes Diabetes use with caution Safe with children Children use with caution Pregnancy unknown Diabetes unknown Children unknown Submit Your content has been submitted An error occurred. Try again later Edit Intervention Safe with diabetes Safe with children Most Searched Interventions Pet Therapy (Animal Assisted Therapy) This is the involvement of animals as a form of treatment to improve social, emotional, physical and mental wellbeing Faith Healing This is the practice of prayers and hand gestures in a belief that healing can occur as a result. Faith is usually (but not always) part of a religious practice. It can be exercised individually or through a collective of similarly inclined people Ginger The consumption of ginger-based products to improve health. It is both healthy and delicious, and it has been a part of the human diet for generations Cannabidiol. CBD Oil Extract oil from the Cannabis plant. It may be smoked, vaped, sprayed into the cheeks or placed in the mouth. It is used as an agent to promote wellbeing

🔍 Poultices Safe with pregnancy This is a paste of herbs, plants or other substances that is used for therapy purposes. It is placed on a warm, moist cloth and applied to the body. It provides heat and herbal medications that relieves pain, reduces inflammations and promotes healing Caution Some may cause burns to the skin and tissues May cause allergic reactions Therapy for: Acute pain Swellings Injuries Skin abrasions Cuts and wounds Insect bites Abscess (Boil) Diabetic ulcers Arthritis Comments Ancient practice of Native Americans Ancient practice of the Yoruba Babalawos (West Africa) Epsom salt poultices are preferentially used for abscesses Common herbs used for poultices include: Turmeric , Onion , Ginger , Eucalyptus , Garlic , Aloe Vera , Baking soda , Bread , Activated charcoal , Cat's claw , Dandelion and Milk Discuss your health concerns with your healthcare giver Read more on Poultices > https://www.healthline.com/health/poultice Safe with pregnancy Pregnancy use with caution Safe with diabetes Diabetes use with caution Safe with children Children use with caution Pregnancy unknown Diabetes unknown Children unknown Submit Your content has been submitted An error occurred. Try again later Edit Intervention Safe with diabetes Children: Use with caution Most Searched Interventions Pet Therapy (Animal Assisted Therapy) This is the involvement of animals as a form of treatment to improve social, emotional, physical and mental wellbeing Faith Healing This is the practice of prayers and hand gestures in a belief that healing can occur as a result. Faith is usually (but not always) part of a religious practice. It can be exercised individually or through a collective of similarly inclined people Ginger The consumption of ginger-based products to improve health. It is both healthy and delicious, and it has been a part of the human diet for generations Cannabidiol. CBD Oil Extract oil from the Cannabis plant. It may be smoked, vaped, sprayed into the cheeks or placed in the mouth. It is used as an agent to promote wellbeing

🔍 Ephedrine (Ma Huang: Chinese Herb) Pregnancy: Use with caution This is the use of extracts from the ephedra plants to improve wellbeing. Ephedrine is a stimulant that increases the rate at which our body processes work. It makes the body burn energy quicker, and to breath better. People have found ways to convert this into advantages for the general wellbeing. It can be found as tablets or Chinese herbs Caution Side effects include: Hallucinations Inability to urinate Stroke Heart Attack Heart rate problems Allergic reactions Therapy for: Suppresses appetite Weight loss Improves concentration Asthma Hay fever Comments Side effects may be worse if taken with caffeine Traditional Chinese medicine have used ephedra for generations to treat shortness of breath Use may be restricted in some countries Read more on Ephedrine (Ma Huang: Chinese Herb) > https://www.medicinenet.com/ephedrine-oral/article.htm Safe with pregnancy Pregnancy use with caution Safe with diabetes Diabetes use with caution Safe with children Children use with caution Pregnancy unknown Diabetes unknown Children unknown Submit Your content has been submitted An error occurred. Try again later Edit Intervention Safe with diabetes Unsafe with children Most Searched Interventions Pet Therapy (Animal Assisted Therapy) This is the involvement of animals as a form of treatment to improve social, emotional, physical and mental wellbeing Faith Healing This is the practice of prayers and hand gestures in a belief that healing can occur as a result. Faith is usually (but not always) part of a religious practice. It can be exercised individually or through a collective of similarly inclined people Ginger The consumption of ginger-based products to improve health. It is both healthy and delicious, and it has been a part of the human diet for generations Cannabidiol. CBD Oil Extract oil from the Cannabis plant. It may be smoked, vaped, sprayed into the cheeks or placed in the mouth. It is used as an agent to promote wellbeing

🔍 Dry needling Pregnancy: Use with caution This is the practice of inserting needles into knots in muscles (trigger points) to relieve pain and improve their movement function. It is different from acupuncture although it uses similar needles Caution There is a risk of infection due to the needle penetration Side effects may include: - Bruising - Bleeding - Pain If performed on the chest, it may cause pneumothorax Avoid on the tummy of pregnant individuals Avoid on diseased or injured skin areas Avoid on the jaw; it may injure the salivary glands Avoid in the loin; it may injure the kidneys Therapy for: Muscle Pain 'Knots' in muscles Poor muscle function Comments Also called Myofascial Trigger Point Dry Needling or Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) Injection of anaesthetic into these 'knots' (myofascial trigger points) was a recognised treatment. It was suspected that injection without the drug also had a good effect, hence 'dry' needling was conceived Read more on Dry needling > https://www.physio-pedia.com/Dry_needling, https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/on-pins-and-needles-just-what-is-dry-needling#:~:text=Dry%20needling%20is%20a%20treatment,neuromusculoskeletal%20pain%20and%20movement%20impairments. Safe with pregnancy Pregnancy use with caution Safe with diabetes Diabetes use with caution Safe with children Children use with caution Pregnancy unknown Diabetes unknown Children unknown Submit Your content has been submitted An error occurred. Try again later Edit Intervention Diabetes: Use with caution Unsafe with children Most Searched Interventions Pet Therapy (Animal Assisted Therapy) This is the involvement of animals as a form of treatment to improve social, emotional, physical and mental wellbeing Faith Healing This is the practice of prayers and hand gestures in a belief that healing can occur as a result. Faith is usually (but not always) part of a religious practice. It can be exercised individually or through a collective of similarly inclined people Ginger The consumption of ginger-based products to improve health. It is both healthy and delicious, and it has been a part of the human diet for generations Cannabidiol. CBD Oil Extract oil from the Cannabis plant. It may be smoked, vaped, sprayed into the cheeks or placed in the mouth. It is used as an agent to promote wellbeing

🔍 Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) Pregnancy: Use with caution This is the application of low-powered lasers to the surface of the body to stimulate the cells into improved function and optimal wellbeing Caution It is generally safe to use It does not treat diseases; discuss symptoms with your healthcare giver Therapy for: Neck Pain Tendon pain Low back pain Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Carpal tunnel syndrome Fibromyalgia Wound healing Skin problems e.g. burns, scars, acne, psoriasis, vitiligo, swellings, rashes and other lesions Stem-cell transplant supportive care Temporomandibular joint problems Hair loss Treatment of inflammation Restoring function to a joint, tissue or muscle Dental problems e.g. inflammed tissues in the mouth Comments High-powered beams cut easily through human flesh, hence the power of the laser on tissue is recognised Harnessing the power before the destructive threshold is the basis of low-level laser therapy LLLT can be administered to acupuncture points when it is referred to as Laser Acupuncture Read more on Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) > https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4126803/#:~:text=LLLT%20involves%20exposing%20cells%20or,cutting%2C%20and%20thermally%20coagulating%20tissue, https://www.healthline.com/health/cold-laser-therapy#purpose Safe with pregnancy Pregnancy use with caution Safe with diabetes Diabetes use with caution Safe with children Children use with caution Pregnancy unknown Diabetes unknown Children unknown Submit Your content has been submitted An error occurred. Try again later Edit Intervention Diabetes: Use with caution Unsafe with children Most Searched Interventions Pet Therapy (Animal Assisted Therapy) This is the involvement of animals as a form of treatment to improve social, emotional, physical and mental wellbeing Faith Healing This is the practice of prayers and hand gestures in a belief that healing can occur as a result. Faith is usually (but not always) part of a religious practice. It can be exercised individually or through a collective of similarly inclined people Ginger The consumption of ginger-based products to improve health. It is both healthy and delicious, and it has been a part of the human diet for generations Cannabidiol. CBD Oil Extract oil from the Cannabis plant. It may be smoked, vaped, sprayed into the cheeks or placed in the mouth. It is used as an agent to promote wellbeing

🔍 Viparita Karani Pregnancy: Use with caution Legs-up-the-wall pose. It aims to redirect energy to the essential organs in the body by using gravity. Caution Consult your healthcare giver when possible, before engaging in extreme physical positions. Avoid or use with extreme cation in: The Elderly Pregnancy Previous Back Injury High blood Presssure Glaucoma Known Hernia of the AbdomenNeck Injury Shoulder injury Active menstruation May result in injuries of the spine and shoulder. Therapy for: It may be considered in conditions that include: Lethargy Enhanccement of Meditation Spiritual Upliftment Body Strength and Balance Stress reduction Asthma COPD Diabetes control Comments Practiced since the 17th century as a form of Yoga in an attempt to use gravity to reverse the outflow of life-giving substance, amrita . Also known as Kapalasana, Narakasana and Viparitakaranasana Read more on Viparita Karani > https://www.yogajournal.com/, https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/guide-to-yoga/ Safe with pregnancy Pregnancy use with caution Safe with diabetes Diabetes use with caution Safe with children Children use with caution Pregnancy unknown Diabetes unknown Children unknown Submit Your content has been submitted An error occurred. Try again later Edit Intervention Unsafe with diabetes Children: Use with caution Most Searched Interventions Pet Therapy (Animal Assisted Therapy) This is the involvement of animals as a form of treatment to improve social, emotional, physical and mental wellbeing Faith Healing This is the practice of prayers and hand gestures in a belief that healing can occur as a result. Faith is usually (but not always) part of a religious practice. It can be exercised individually or through a collective of similarly inclined people Ginger The consumption of ginger-based products to improve health. It is both healthy and delicious, and it has been a part of the human diet for generations Cannabidiol. CBD Oil Extract oil from the Cannabis plant. It may be smoked, vaped, sprayed into the cheeks or placed in the mouth. It is used as an agent to promote wellbeing

🔍 Frequency Specific Microcurrent Therapy (FSMT) Unsafe with pregnancy This is a method for treating pain by using low levels of electrical current. The current is applied directly to the area of the body that is identified for treatment Caution They are quite safe since the level of current used is very low May cause - Nausea - Drowsiness Avoid in: Pacemaker use Irregular hearbeats History of Seizures Therapy for: It is applied to pain that arises from the following conditions: Skin Shingles Burns Bone and Joints Disc injuries Fibromyalgia Injuries Fractures Arthritis Chronic tendon pain (e.g. Achilles Tendinopathy) Muscle pain in the neck or back Sports Injuries Organs Kidney stones Diseases Asthma IBS Diabetic Neuropathy Others Headaches Nerve pain Comments It was once a regular method of treatment by doctors in the 1920's There is no scientific proof of its effectiveness Read more on Frequency Specific Microcurrent Therapy (FSMT) > https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/15935-frequency-specific-microcurrent Safe with pregnancy Pregnancy use with caution Safe with diabetes Diabetes use with caution Safe with children Children use with caution Pregnancy unknown Diabetes unknown Children unknown Submit Your content has been submitted An error occurred. Try again later Edit Intervention Diabetes: Use with caution Unsafe with children Most Searched Interventions Pet Therapy (Animal Assisted Therapy) This is the involvement of animals as a form of treatment to improve social, emotional, physical and mental wellbeing Faith Healing This is the practice of prayers and hand gestures in a belief that healing can occur as a result. Faith is usually (but not always) part of a religious practice. It can be exercised individually or through a collective of similarly inclined people Ginger The consumption of ginger-based products to improve health. It is both healthy and delicious, and it has been a part of the human diet for generations Cannabidiol. CBD Oil Extract oil from the Cannabis plant. It may be smoked, vaped, sprayed into the cheeks or placed in the mouth. It is used as an agent to promote wellbeing

🔍 Seed Cycling Safe with pregnancy This is the ingestion of specific seeds at different times of the month to boost the natural hormones in the female body. The first half of the female period month is rich in oestrogen hormone, whilst the second half is rich in progesterone. It advices the ingestion of oestrogen booster seeds in the first half and progesterone boosters in the second half, thereby allowing the body to attain a good balance overall Caution The tiny amounts of plant oestrogens gained from these seeds is unlikely to correct any significant hormonal imbalance Always discuss your serious symptoms with a healthcare giver Therapy for: Menopause management Improve fertility Mentrual period regulation Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) Endometriosis Mood swings Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) Hair health Cellulite Breast health Comments The seed cycle involves: - Eating flax and pumpkin during the first half - Eating sesame and sunflower seeds during the second half There is no scientific backing for the claims The seeds recommended are generally good for general welbeing Read more on Seed Cycling > https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/seed-cycling, https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/diet-nutrition/a27455258/seed-cycling/ Safe with pregnancy Pregnancy use with caution Safe with diabetes Diabetes use with caution Safe with children Children use with caution Pregnancy unknown Diabetes unknown Children unknown Submit Your content has been submitted An error occurred. Try again later Edit Intervention Safe with diabetes Safe with children Most Searched Interventions Pet Therapy (Animal Assisted Therapy) This is the involvement of animals as a form of treatment to improve social, emotional, physical and mental wellbeing Faith Healing This is the practice of prayers and hand gestures in a belief that healing can occur as a result. Faith is usually (but not always) part of a religious practice. It can be exercised individually or through a collective of similarly inclined people Ginger The consumption of ginger-based products to improve health. It is both healthy and delicious, and it has been a part of the human diet for generations Cannabidiol. CBD Oil Extract oil from the Cannabis plant. It may be smoked, vaped, sprayed into the cheeks or placed in the mouth. It is used as an agent to promote wellbeing