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🔍 Domestic Violence Advice Safe with pregnancy Free telephone helpline for sufferers of violence and abuse from family members and partners. The advice provided is confidential, and further support may be given as necessary Caution Men, women and children can all be victims of abuse If you have been harmed and you need urgent help, call the National Emergency Number Therapy for: 1. Emotional Abuse: Partner isolates you, tells you what to do or controls your money 2. Physical Abuse: If they hit, choke, shove, burn you or throw things at you 3. Sexual: Partner hurts you during sex, forces sex when you don’t want it or how you don’t want it 4. Threats and Intimidations If they threaten to hurt or kill you or other family members, destroy things or invade your privacy including emails and texts Comments 1. UK Women’s aid 0808 2000 247 Men’s Advice line 0808 801 0327 2. USA National Domestic Help Hotline 1-800 799 7233 3. Australia CrimeStoppers 1-800 333 000 4. Canada Women’s Advocates 651 227 8284 5. South Africa Tears *134*7355# Read more on Domestic Violence Advice > https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/getting-help-for-domestic-violence/, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_domestic_violence_hotlines, 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

🔍 Tea Safe with pregnancy This is a drink made by pouring hot water onto fresh or dried leaves of the tea plant. It is the second most common drink after water. It is easy to make and commonly available. Tea drinking, either as an individual action or social event, promotes health and social wellbeing Caution It is safe to drink Hot tea may burn or scald Herbal teas are different from this regular tea that is commonplace Therapy for: Rehydration Refreshment Relaxation Warming up Social interaction Good sleep Health promotion Antioxidant supply Associated with good heart health Comments Tea may be classified according to region - China, Japanese, African, Indonesian, Darjeeling or Assam It may also be classified by maufacturing process; - Green tea: unfermented, the most natural. (may also have more health benefits) - Oolong tea: partially fermented - Black tea: fermented Tea leaves contain about 4% caffeine, a stimulant It contains Tannins; a colourless, bitter-tasting chemical that gives tea its sharp taste The tea plant, Camellia sinensis , has been cultivated and used by humans for about 5,000 years Read more on Tea > https://www.today.com/series/one-small-thing/top-10-health-benefits-drinking-tea-t81111 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

🔍 Autogenic Training Safe with pregnancy It is a form of self-hypnosis where the individual is awake and in control of their own hypnosis. It is a relaxation technique that promotes calmness and reduces stress and anxiety Caution It is generally safe Not recommended for children under 5 years of age Therapy for: Stress Asthma Hypertension Depression Anxiety Heart health Good skin health in Menopause Enhance Creativity Promote wellbeing Cope with heavy demands Improve Immunity Comments It was developed by Johannes Schultz in Germany It is similar to auto-suggestion and meditation It is a good way to access your unconscious body functions Once trained on its techniques, the individual practices on themselves without the need for a Hypnotherapist You can have a short practice with these steps: (1) Choose a quiet place (2) Adopt a comfortable position, sitting, reclinining or lying down (3) Remove accessories including tight jewellery, belts, glasses and contact lenses (4) Close your eyes (5) Focus attention on your breaths and slow it down, make it deep and let your abdomen do most of the breathing (6) Say to yourself quietly and very slowly, 'I am completely calm and relaxed' (6 times) (7) Focus on the different parts of your body as you slowly and quietly say the script below: 'My right arm is very heavy' (3 times) 'I am completely calm and relaxed' 'My left arm is very heavy' (3 times) 'I am completely calm and relaxed' My right leg is very heavy (3 times) 'I am completely calm and relaxed' My Left leg is very heavy (3 times) 'I am completely calm and relaxed' said slowly many times until you finish Read more on Autogenic Training > https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-practice-autogenic-training-for-relaxation-3024387 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

🔍 Quantum Healing Safe with pregnancy This is the belief that individuals can activate healing of their mind and body by consciously accessing a particularly shielded (quantum) level of their being. It is a mixture of ideas that combine elements of mind-body medicine, Āyurveda, meditation and quantum physics. Caution It does not have the backing of the scientific community It is not a part of the quantum mechanics framework, even though it has 'quantum' in its name Do not rely on Quantum healing for the sole treatment of any illness; discuss your health needs with your healthcare giver Therapy for: Stress General wellbeing Comments The term 'Quantum Healing' may confuse scientists, students of science and the community regarding the relationship with quantum physics, or indeed with conventional medicine It was coined by Deepak Chopra It is considered nonsensical by the scientific community Read more on Quantum Healing > https://www.encyclopedia.com/religion/legal-and-political-magazines/quantum-healing 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

🔍 Chinese Herbal Medicines Unsafe with pregnancy The use of ancient Chinese herbs and methods to manage conditions that do not readily have a definitive cure with modern medicine Caution Avoid in pregnancy and breastfeeding Chinese labelling of herbs is sometimes not consistent; hence you may take too much of the same thing without realising it A number of products are toxic to the body, and some of them have caused liver failure, heart attacks and stroke Therapy for: Skin diseases: - Eczema - Psoriasis - Acne - Rosacea Gut disorders: - Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Ulcerative colitis - Chronic constipation Gynaecological issues: - Pre-menstrual syndrome - Painful periods (dysmenorrhoea) - Endometriosis - Infertility Cystitis Hepatitis C HIV supportive care Chronic Fatigue syndromes Respiratory conditions: - Asthma care - Bronchitis - Chronic cough - Sinusitis Joint problems: Arthritis Mental Health: - Depression - Anxiety Comments Ancient Chinese practice since 3BC Most products are safe especially when obtained from regulated practitioners Read more on Chinese Herbal Medicines > http://rchm.co.uk/ 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

🔍 Financial Guide Safe with pregnancy Looking at your own finances and using available tools to understand ways to improve your wellbeing. Financially successful individuals manage their earnings very closely. One does not have to be wealthy to have a good financial plan. A good plan, however, can assist your desire to reach financial stability Caution The final decision should always rest with you Get-rich-quick schemes are likely to get you into trouble, rather quickly Therapy for: Making your earnings work better for you Good ways to save money Managing your funds through life changes e.g. - Getting a mortgage - Planning to start a family - Getting a divorce - Changing jobs - Tax Planning - Pension calculations Investing money Comments Plan your budget here Financial advisors can help you plan. The fee they charge is usually offset by the help they render Play the lottery. You might have a chance of winning. Decide on lottery budget (e.g. £2 per month) and take the money off another spend, e.g. smoking ____________________________________________________________ A long list to consider: (1) Finance & Spending Create a budget: Use an app or online facility Don’t buy on impulse; create simple rules e.g. You are not to buy anything over a specified amount until: You have discussed with a trusted person You have thought about it for a particular length of days, e.g. 15 days. You have calculated hour many hours of paid work it actually costs Designate no-spend days, e.g. 'No spending on Thursdays' Sell things you don’t need; organise a garage sale Consolidate your debt if you can Cancel unnecessary direct debits (2) Home Management Lower your utility bills; compare, discuss or change providers Cut down on premium TV and Cable, choose the next level down from your current one Reduce the temperature of your hot water; kettle or boiler Switch your lights off when not in use Change lightbulbs to low energy ones Ask your friends for their log-in access for home entertainment Programme your thermostats to prevent overheating of your home Reduce heat loss in your home, insulate windows and use blankets Learn some basic DIY Share home with a partner or lodger (3) Accessories Switch to a cheaper cell-phone plan Don’t call premium numbers Buy cheap car parts, explore car scrap yards for parts (4) Eating and Dining Reduce food wastage at home Eat in, reduce restaurant spend Try cheaper meat, e.g. mutton is cheaper than lamb ‘Bring your own bottle’ to outings when possible Don’t pay for bottled water Take doggy bags home from restaurants Buy a cookbook and experiment Rotate cooking amongst friends’ homes and enjoy diverse dining Conduct Bar Quizzes and social functions on teleconference (5) Shopping Search online for coupons and discounts Buy used items when you can Use price comparison website Sign up for loyalty cards Haggle. Barter. Ask for discounts when you shop Try cheaper options, e.g. boxed wine is usually cheaper than bottled wine Buy in bulk Have ‘no-shopping’ periods where you buy only essential items (6) Social Activities Review your need for Gym membership; cancel if you can Review your need for other social clubs Avoid the pub, convene online instead Use free wi-fi when available Use your friends’ log-in access for online entertainment Take the public transport, walk or cycle Stop smoking, or roll your own if you must (7) Additional Income Review products on the internet and get paid for it Get paid for walking dogs Ask to house sit, or to house-sit pets Check online for methods of generating additional income in your locality Read more on Financial Guide > https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/tools/budget-planner, https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/categories/managing-money, https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/banking/Budget-planning/, https://bettermoneyhabits.bankofamerica.com/en/saving-budgeting/creating-a-budget, https://www.consumer.gov/articles/1002-making-budget. 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

🔍 White Noise Safe with pregnancy This is stream of sound that has no auditory pattern that humans can recognise. It is similar to the constant humming of refrigerator in the background. Caution May be annoying to some people May be poorly tolerated May affect complex brain function if used for too long (This effect was observed in research on Rats) Therapy for: Tinnitus masking Sleep aid in a noisy environment Crowd noise masking Comments Many White Noise generators on sale actually produce 'Pink Noise", which is not as harsh as White noise. Their soothing sound is generally more tolerable to many, whilst still retaining many of the benefits of White noise Read more on White Noise > https://www.sleepfoundation.org/bedroom-environment/hear/what-white-noise 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

🔍 Qi gong Safe with pregnancy This is the art of managing your breath to reach and maintain good health. It also aims to help you in achieving good coordination of your body movements Caution Uncontrolled exercises may worsen mental disorder symptoms. Therapy for: Stress relief and Anxiety Disease prevention Health promotion Health restoration Hypertension (High blood Pressure) Chronic Pain management Supportive cancer management ADHD Increased spirituality Comments A generally safe practice for all medical conditions and in pregnancy It is an ancient Chinese practice Read more on Qi gong > https://www.naturalmedicinejournal.com/journal/2010-05/evidence-based-review-qi-gong-natural-standard-research-collaboration 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

🔍 Hygiene, General Safe with pregnancy Conditions and practices that help to maintain health and prevent the spread of diseases. These are simple human acts that keep the body clean, healthy and desirable Caution Excessive Hygiene can damage body tissues Leave your ear canals alone: - Do not dig in trying to remove wax - It causes damage to the delicate structures in the ear - It may increase the risk of infection - Discuss with your Doctor if you have concerns about your ear wax Therapy for: Personal Hand-washing promotes good health. Just do it Groom yourself, or keep the un-groomed self vigorously tidy Trim your fingernails. They harbour germs and they damage your body when you scratch with them Use deodorants and perfumes. Even a cheap perfume usually smells better than a body odour Food Keep it covered. Keep it well cooked Separate raw and cooked food Domestic Tidy up after yourself Clean visible dirt on home surfaces Comments Body odour is not noticeable by the person who has it. Wear deodorants as a routine Being un-groomed can be desirable, but it should be kept as clean as possible Use sprays to freshen the odour Read more on Hygiene, General > http://Internet 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

🔍 Osteopathy Safe with pregnancy The practitioner uses their hands to move your muscles and joints in an effort to detect problems, prevent illness or treat a condition Caution Not to be relied upon as the sole intervention for all medical problems Therapy for: Back Pain Uncomplicated Neck pain Sports injuries Shoulder problems Migraines Knee problems Pregnancy supportive care Excessive crying in babies Comments Developed by Andrew Still, USA. 1910 They do not prescribe drugs or perform surgery No scientific evidence of effectiveness against medical conditions other than musculoskeletal problems Some trained osteopaths are against the practice Read more on Osteopathy > https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/osteopathy 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

🔍 CBT: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Safe with pregnancy It is a talking therapy that helps to manage problems by changing the way we think, feel and behave. It improves Mental Health by helping individuals to develop coping strategies for unhelpful and unwanted thoughts, beliefs, attitudes and behaviours Caution May increase anxiety whilst confronting your own problems May take up a lot of your time since you have to be engaged with the process Therapy for: Anxiety Disorders Depression Other mental health issues: - Phobias - Substance use disorders - Eating Disorders (Bulimia, Anorexia) - PTSD Back Pain Menopause management Poor Sleep IBS; Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome (As a coping intervention) CFS; Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (As a coping intervention) Addictions: Gambling Smoking Internet Smart phone Alcohol Sex Comments CBT can be delivered Face-to-Face or through the telephone or online There are examples of proven effectiveness of this modality in many cases Read more on CBT: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy > https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-cbt/ 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

🔍 Dams Safe with pregnancy A thin sheet of synthetic material that protects the mouth from direct engagement with the partner’s genitals. It has the ability to enhance sexual hygiene Caution It may break and expose you to body fluids Therapy for: For safer oral-sex practices Comments Dams are not as widely available as condoms, but you can easily make a dam out of a (flavoured) condom Read more on Dams > https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sexual-health/sex-activities-and-risk/ 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