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🔍 Naturopathy Unsafe with pregnancy A system that uses natural remedies to help the body heal itself. Remedies include massages, exercise, acupuncture, herbs and nutritional advice. Caution Traditional naturopaths will often dismiss the principles of modern medicine; Medical practitioners class this as harmful A number of Naturopaths have been found criminally guilty in courts of law and in many countries It has striking similarities to ‘waiting for a miracle’ treatment of illnesses Some of their principles are based on ‘folk medicine’ theories that have been proven wrong many decades ago Therapy for: Trained Naturopaths may be able to help with these conditions: Allergies Fertility issues Obesity Chronic Pain Chronic Fatigue syndrome Digestive problems Comments It appears to be quite obvious that the body does not resolve many illnesses without external help. Medical science has proven efficiency and it is not advisable to ignore common medical interventions Western Medicine is proven to help with acute and emergency situations. Naturopaths belive that Naturopathy is beneficial for long-term protection, disease prevention and general wellness Folk medicine (Traditional Naturopaths) is still practiced in many poorly resourced countries in the absence of modern medical facilities Poorly trained Babalawos in West Africa and Sangomas in Southern Africa are examples Read more on Naturopathy > https://www.webmd.com/balance/guide/what-is-naturopathic-medicine#2, https://theanp.co.uk/What-is-Naturopathy 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

🔍 Herbal Supplements Unsafe with pregnancy These are herbal preparations with active ingredients made from the different parts of plants. Their activity may be enough to make big changes to the way our body functions. Many of the changes will be positive and desirable, and many will be adverse and unwanted Caution There is usually not enough evidence for their efficacy Regulation of the preparations is not as firm as conventional medicines They may cause harm if taken with other medicines, either by making the medicine less effective or too effective Many of the potential side effects are not well documented yet, hence you may be at an unknown risk 'Natural' does not mean 'safe' Avoid in: Pregnancy and breastfeeding Children Elderly Liver and kidney diseases People awaiting surgery Unstable heart disease Therapy for: List of Herbal Supplements, their uses and interactions: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/herb_All.html Chamomile Tea Kava Kava Valerian Lemon Balm Comments Supplements are concentrates of herbs and the quantity may easily overwhelm the body systems, unlike the tiny amounts of herbs we regularly include in our food Contact the hospital or healthcare giver if you have questions or a bad reaction to herbal supplements It is helpful to report any side effects through the recognised methods of reporting in your country Read more on Herbal Supplements > https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/herbal-medicines/ 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

🔍 Support Groups Safe with pregnancy This is the provision of therapy through groups where members share a common problem, and discuss their ways of managing their challenges. They share coping mechanisms and survival strategies. Members are able to speak openly and learn from each other's experience in a non-judgemental manner Caution Although openness and confidentiality are usually assured, you should be careful with sharing specific details of your sentitive information Some members may be unruly and disruptive Inter-personal conflicts can sometimes occur The experience may be traumatic to some vulnerable individuals Competitive comparisons of personal challenges may cause a loss of focus Incorrect advice can spread quite rapidly and may sometimes be harmful to individuals Therapy for: Loneliness Depression Addictions Chronic ilnesses Bereavement and grief Breastfeeding Financial difficulties Domestic violence Eating disorders Mental health Sexual abuse Fibromyalgia Alzheimer's Parkinson's disease Comments Groups may be of the 'self-help' variety, organised and managed by volunterering members who have or have had shared challenges Some groups are professionally operated. They are overseen by a relevant organisation that provides advice and other useful resources to the members Groups may also act as the source of information to the public on the shared challenges of its members Some support groups have membership fees attached to them Read more on Support Groups > https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/depression-help-groups/, https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/peer-support-directory/ 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

🔍 Dark Field Microscopy Safe with pregnancy A therapist uses the microscope with a dark field light source to assess the immune system. They attempt to predict what ailments you might be heading towards, even before you show the symptoms. They offer advice on how to fend off the imminent illness Caution Darkfield microspcopy is unable to make precise diagnoses Practitioners claim that they only make educated guesses Therapy for: It claims to be an early detection mechanism, and a means of assessing a number of health conditions: Assess the nutritional wellbeing: Low levels of Vitamin B12, Folic Acid, proteins and fat Assess the health of organs: Liver, gut and kidneys Assess Overall immunity Determine the need for antioxidants Detect immune activity Detect immune dysfunction Infections and Toxins See early signs of infections Assess Toxins in the blood Internally generated toxins Externally generated toxis e.g. pollutants General; To detect: Poor blood circulation The health of the blood cells Early signs of illness Hormonal imbalances Disease Prediction Predict illnesses on the way, even before the individual shows symptoms Comments Also known as Live Cell Analysis It is an experimental mechanism that is acceptable for research purposes Its means and methods does not follow recognised scientific guidelines Discuss your symptoms with your healthcare giver Read more on Dark Field Microscopy > https://mayanaturalhealth.com/live-blood-testing-darkfield-microscopy/, https://www.bioenergymedicalcenter.com/blog/specialized-testing-the-breakdown-of-a-darkfield-analysis 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: 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

🔍 Trager Approach Safe with pregnancy This is a type of touch-therapy that encourages the individual to achieve a high state of relaxation, develop an awareness of every part of their body, and to improve coordination and movement Caution It is safe You should not rely on it as the sole therapy for your serious ailments Discuss your health concerns with the healthcare giver Therapy for: Stress Improve flexibility Mindfulness PTSD Temporomandibular joint problems Parkinson's disease Muscular dtstrophy Multiple sclerosis Fibromyalgia Comments Founded by Milton Trager Sessions last up to 90 minutes Read more on Trager Approach > http://www.trager.co.uk/about-trager 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

🔍 Transcranial Direct-Current Stimulation (tDCS) Pregnancy: Use with caution The passage of low electric current through the skull to stimulate parts of the brain towards treatment. It is similar to TMS Caution 1. Generally safe 2. Side effects include Headaches Nausea Dizziness Skin irritation Flashes of light seen in the eye 3. Not safe in Epilepsy Therapy for: Depression May also be tried for: PTSD Anxiety Fibromyalgia Chronic Pain Parkinsons Disease management Post Stroke Comments Home administered kits are currently available It belongs to a group of techniques called Transcranial Electrical Stimulation (TES) Humans have applied electricity for medical intervention for over 100 years Read more on Transcranial Direct-Current Stimulation (tDCS) > https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4887722/, https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ipg530/chapter/1-Recommendations 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

🔍 Orthomolecular Medicine Unsafe with pregnancy This is the administration of large doses of vitamins, minerals and other natural substances to a person. The doses are said to be calculated to the exact needs of the individual. Personal needs are claimed to be determined through tests like hair analysis. The aim is to prevent diseases and promote health Caution High doses of vitamins are harmful to the body These tests carried out by practitioners have no strong scientific basis Although vitamins are essential to good health, the doses advocated by practitioners are generally regarded to be too high It is quite expensive Therapy for: AIDS supportive care Other decreased immunity states Chronic illnesses Comments The necessary requirements for minerals and vitamins are available in a well balanced diet Although nutritional supplements are helpful towards recovery from illnesses, the body needs more than nutritional supplements in times of ailments Discuss your health concerns with your healthcare giver Read more on Orthomolecular Medicine > http://www.orthomolecular.org/, https://goodthinkingsociety.org/projects/good-thinking-about/good-thinking-about-orthomolecular-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 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

🔍 Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) Safe with pregnancy It is a meditation therapy learnt over an eight-week programme. It provides training in mindfulness that helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression and pain. It is a method of training your attention in a non-judgemental way Caution It is generally safe Therapy for: Stress Anxiety Depression Chronic pain Fibromyalgia Eating disorders Sleep disorders Hypertension Improved immunity Diabetes supportive care Cancer supportive care Executive functioning Heart wellbeing Addictions Coping with challenging situations Emotional wellbeing Spiritual wellbeing Comments It was developed at the University of Massachusetts by Jon Kabat-Zinn Discuss your symptoms with your healthcare giver Read more on Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) > https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3336928/ 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

🔍 Alexander Technique Safe with pregnancy A mental training method to improve movement and posture. It reduces the harmful effects of unhelpful habits of movement, sitting or standing Caution None significant Therapy for: Long-term back pain Long-term neck pain Posture disorders Vocal training Stage fright Stammering Falls Balance in the Elderly Parkinson's disease Anxiety Comments Created by Frederick Matthias Alexander c1890, Tasmania Read more on Alexander Technique > https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/alexander-technique/ 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

🔍 Carctol Unsafe with pregnancy It is a mixture of 8 herbs taken orally, that aims to manage cancer. None of the herbs have any anti-cancer properties, but it is believed by some that the combination is able to fight some types of cancer Caution It can cause allergic reactions including: - Tummy upset - Diarrhoea May cause kidney damage It is not likely to cure cancer and it will be harmful in many cases Do not ignore your caregiver's advice in favour of carctol Therapy for: Cancer care and management Comments It was started by Dr Tiwari, Indian Ayurvedic practitioner There is no evidence whatsoever that it treats any form of cancer Talk to your care giver if you are thinking of taking Carctol Do not replace your conventional medicine with Carctol Read more on Carctol > https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/cancer-in-general/treatment/complementary-alternative-therapies/individual-therapies/carctol 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

🔍 Fruits and Vegetables Safe with pregnancy These are plant products that contain important vitamins, minerals and plant chemicals. Many of them contain antioxidants that are likely useful to the human body Caution The ingestion of fruits and vegatables without consideration for other food groups is not beneficial to wellbeing The process of cooking and commercial preparation reduces the usefulness of fruits and vegetable to the body Therapy for: Common Fruits/Vegetables with their vitamins mineral contents: Apple : Chromium, selenium Asparagus : Vitamin E Bok choy : Calcium Broccoli : Folic acid, vitamin K Brussel sprouts : Manganese Cabbage : Chromium, manganese, vitamin C Cantaloupe : Beta-carotene, potassium Carrots : Beta-carotene, zinc Celery : Potassium Citrus fruits ; Vitamin C Collard greens : Calcium, vitamin K Garlic : Selenium Ginger : Zinc Green peas : Zinc Kale : Calcium, folic acid, vitamin B6, vitamin K Orange : Folic acid Papaya : Beta-carotene Peppers : Vitamin C Spinach : Vitamin B6, vitamin E Sweet peppers: Chromium Tomatoes : Potassium Turnips : Selenium Turnip greens : Manganese, vitamin B6 Comments Eating juicy fruits contribute towards body hydration Food availability varies from one location to another; choose food items that are easy for you to source Food acceptability varies with religion, race, beliefs; choose sensitively Read more on Fruits and Vegetables > https://www.encyclopedia.com/medicine/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/juice-therapies 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

🔍 Animal Assisted Therapy: Other Medium Sized Pets Pregnancy: Use with caution The use of an animal companion as a pet to improve an individual's social, emotional, motivational or functional activities Caution Some of them don’t bond closely with humans They can easily escape They may be destructive to delicate furniture Therapy for: Anxiety Stress Loneliness Depression ADHD Commonly sourced animals include: Goats Pigs Rabbits Comments Suitable for apartment and small homes Usually inexpensive to maintain Read more on Animal Assisted Therapy: Other Medium Sized Pets > https://www.thesprucepets.com/list-of-exotic-pets-1237277 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