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- MDMA (Ecstasy)
š MDMA (Ecstasy) Unsafe with pregnancy This is the use of the stimulant 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine to enhance the mood and the sense of wellness of the user. It is obtained in Tablets or powdered form. It is a drug with no current medical use, hence it is mostly used for recreational purposes Caution It can increase these to dangerous levels: - Blood Pressure - Body Temperature - Heart Rates It may cause: - Fatal dehydration - Stroke - Heart Attack Many deaths have been due to ecstasy usage Tablets may be contaminated with toxic additives that may cause death Therapy for: Reduces fear Enhances trust of others Causes elevation of mood and pleasure A sense of inner peace Care of the terminally ill As an addition to psychotherapy PTSD Reduces social inhibition Keeps you awake Comments It is illegal to use or possess Not significantly addictive Effects may begin within 30 minutes of oral intake and it lasts for about 5 hours It causes dilation of the pupils that is readily visible to those around you Read more on MDMA (Ecstasy) > https://www.talktofrank.com/drug/ecstasy, https://www.drugpolicy.org/drug-facts/mdma-ecstasy-molly-facts 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
- Clove Oil (Oil of Clove)
š Clove Oil (Oil of Clove) Safe with pregnancy It is an essential oil obtained from the clove plant. It is purported to have local anaesthetic and numbing properties Caution Can be poisonous especially to children May damage the liver if taken in large quantities May damage the gums May irritate the soft tissues inside of the mouth Therapy for: Toothache Comments It is mainly manufactured in Madagascar and Indonesia It is used by aromatherapists Its active chemical is Eugenol It has been used for centuries to relieve tooth pain It also possess antibacterial, antifungal and antiinflammatory properties See a dentist for dental issues as soon as you can Read more on Clove Oil (Oil of Clove) > https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321256 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: 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
- Homeopathy
š Homeopathy Safe with pregnancy This is the therapy that advocates the treatment of conditions based on the use of highly diluted substances. Practitioners claim that their solutions cause the body to heal itself Caution The method of homeopathic preparations makes it difficult to accept that it will be effective against anything Do not rely on homeopathic intervention as the only source of treatment for any condition Therapy for: It may be considered for: Stress Anxiety Food Allergies Hay fever Comments Developed by Samuel Hahnemann. 1790, Germany There is no evidence that it works for any medical condition Read more on Homeopathy > https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/homeopathy/ 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
- Ginkgo Biloba
š Ginkgo Biloba Unsafe with pregnancy This is a supplement that is made from the Ginkgo tree. It contains antioxidants and it has been used for therapeutic purposes for thousands of years. Ingestion of ginkgo is believed to enhance the wellbeing Caution It may interact with some drugs in a dangerous manner: Warfarin Antidepressants Aspirin Side effects include: Nausea Headaches Stoach upset Restlessness Therapy for: Alzheimer's Disease Dementia Memory enhancement Improved thinking and executive function Tinnitus Blood Circulation Anxiety Glaucoma Prevent bed wetting Increase sexual energy Comments It is often taken as tablets, capsules or liquid extracts Many of the health claims are not confirmed by scientific evidence Read more on Ginkgo Biloba > https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/263105 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
- Electromagnetic Therapy (Radionics)
š Electromagnetic Therapy (Radionics) Unsafe with pregnancy This is the application of electromagnetic radiation to the body with a view to treating some ailments. An electrical device is used to generate radio waves that are directed towards the body Caution Its principles are against scientific reasoning Many reputable institutions have banned the use of these gadgets Discuss your symptoms with your healthcare giver: reliance on EMT is proven to be dangerous to wellbeing Some of the devices may be harmful to you Therapy for: Headaches Chronic Pain Spinal Cord Injuries Burns Cerebral Palsy Cancer Osteoarthritis Comments Many reviews have demonstrated that EMT does not have beneficial health effects It is similar, but with some differences to Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF) Read more on Electromagnetic Therapy (Radionics) > https://www.uofmhealth.org/health-library/aa141392spec 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
- Hygiene, Sexual
š Hygiene, Sexual Safe with pregnancy These are conditions and practices that help to maintain health, and limit the spread of sexually transmitted illnesses. They are basic human actions that will improve life and living Caution 'Excessive Hygiene' can damage delicate body parts Fancy Lotions and douches may damage the vagina Do not clean the inside of the vagina immediately after sex It is not advisable to share sex toys. If you do, ensure that they are thoroughly cleaned before use. In addition, consider using condoms to cover the sex toy Therapy for: General Maintain adequate body hygiene Think of getting tested for STIs if you notice symptoms or if you have a new partner with symptoms Vagina discharges are generally okay if they donāt have an unpleasant smell Wash your genitals daily with warm water. Avoid chemicals. Uncircumcised men should pull the foreskin back and clean the penis tip once daily Vaginal douches are not advisable, they may harm more than they help Females to request a cervical screen from the doctor if between the ages 25 - 64 Before sex: Check your sex toys for cracks and defects Avoid use if cracked, or cover the defects with condoms etc Avoid brushing your teeth. Use a mouthwash to freshen your breath. After sex: Pee , Wash & Drink Gently clean any visible body fluids: - Wipe with soft material or - Wash with plain warm water Wash your hands with soap and water Use a mouthwash: it freshens your breath ready for your partner and it cleans your mouth or germs you might have taken on Drink some water to replace the fluid you lost during sex, and to allow your kidneys produce more urine Have a pee as soon as you can: it flushes the germs out of the urethra. Donāt rush off from your partner just to pee: wait for a good time Clean your sex toys according to the instructions Comments Get your partner involved in your sexual routine and make it part of your sexual encounter Encourage your partner to maintain similar hygiene, a healthy partner is beneficial to your health Read more on Hygiene, Sexual > https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sexual-health/keeping-your-vagina-clean-and-healthy/ 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
- Cranberry Juice
š Cranberry Juice Safe with pregnancy This is the juice extract of the cranberry fruit. The fruits themselves are rarely eaten raw due to their sharp and sour taste. It is believed to be high in nutrients, and therefore of immense benefit to the wellbeing of the individual Caution It may adversely interact with blood thinning drugs like Warfarin Large amount of intake can cause nausea and an increase in blood sugar level Therapy for: Antioxidant Source Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) Promote wellbeing Strengthen immunity Comments Cranberry can prevent the growth of a number of bacteria. It is not known to which extent it can do this in the human body Scientific research has not demonstrated cranberry efficacy for the prevention or treatment of UTIs See your healthcare giver if you suspect a UTI Read more on Cranberry Juice > https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/health-benefits-cranberries-and-cranberry-juice, https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/cranberry-juice-benefits 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: 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
- Sweat Lodge
š Sweat Lodge Unsafe with pregnancy This is the use of a confined space where individuals are exposed to heat, steam and medicinal herbs. It aims to promote the individual's wellbeing by stimulating profuse sweating and a profound experience that signifies detoxification Caution Individuals may suffer from: Overexposure to heat Smoke inhalation Dehydration Suffocation Death Avoid in: Epilepsy Heart conditions High blood pressure Therapy for: Increased physical energy Spiritual upliftment Mental clarity Connect with inner-self Comments Ancient practices of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas The heat is generated by hot basalt stones doused with water and herbs Ensure that the leading practitioner is competent in their ceremonial duties There have been many recorded deaths with sweat lodge practices, often with those performed outside of the trained traditional circuit Similar practices of covering an ailing individual in an enclosed steamed space exist in other cultures e.g. West Africa It is very different from a sauna Read more on Sweat Lodge > https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/what-is-a-sweat-lodge 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
- Apitherapy
š Apitherapy Pregnancy: Use with caution The use of Bee products to treat some illnesses. It includes honey, bee venom, pollen, propolis, beeswax and royal jelly Caution Allergic reactions to Bee Venom may be serious or lead to death Frequent venom contact may lead to joint problems Headaches Uterine Contractions Yellowness of the skin Therapy for: Shingles Multiple Sclerosis Arthritis Wounds Burns Allergies Thyroid problems Taken as nutrtion supplements For health promotion Comments It has been used since the days of Egyptian civilisation Hospitals sometimes apply honey unto chronic wounds Products from locally resident bees is preferable to other bees Read more on Apitherapy > https://www.apitherapywellbeing.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 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
- Prolotherapy
š Prolotherapy Pregnancy: Use with caution It is the injection of an irritant solution into a ligament, tendon or other soft tissue in order to stimulate healing. Natural irritants are injected with the aim of achieving pain relief, and to initiate body responses that promote repair of ligaments, tendons and joints Caution Side effects may include: Pain at injection site Bleeding Nerve or tissue damage Infection Allergy to the injected agent Avoid in: Bleeding disorders Blood thinning medications Acute infections Joint infections Unexplained swellings Recent fractures Therapy for: Low back pain Joint problems - Knees - Shoulders - Hips - Heel Tendon problems Comments A session may include up to 15 injections, and several sessions over many months (3 - 6) are often required The irritants are usually natural products including dextrose or extracts of cod liver oil There is no scientific backing for its effectiveness Ancient Romans irritated gladiatorial wounds to stimulate healing Read more on Prolotherapy > https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320330#what-is-prolotherapy 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
- Acupuncture
š Acupuncture Safe with pregnancy The treatment of disorders by the insertion of very fine needles into specific points on the body. This is believed to tweak the flow of the body's vital energy (Qi). It is used to treat physical conditions or emotional problems Caution When to Avoid: Blood clotting problems Skin infections Sores and ulcers should not be punctured Avoid puncturing abdominal surface in pregnancy In some cases, it may lead to: Infections Lung perforation Bleeding Therapy for: Anxiety Asthma Back Pain Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Chronic Pain Colds and Flu COPD Dementia Depression Dysmenorrhoea Eczema and Psoriasis Fibromyalgia Frozen Shoulder Gout Headaches Herpes Hypertension Insomnia Irritable Bowel Syndrome Kidney Stones Male Fertility Menopausal symptoms Migraines Multiple Sclerosis Nausea and Vomiting Neck Pain Neuropathic Pain Obesity Osteoarthritis Palliative Care Parkinson's Disease Post-operative pain PTSD Premenstrual syndrome Rheumatoid Arthritis Sciatica Sinusitis Sports Injuries Stress Stroke Recovery Substance Misuse Tinnitus Urinary Incontinence Vertigo Comments Ancient Chinese practice Read more on Acupuncture > https://www.acupuncture.org.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 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
- Probiotics
š Probiotics Safe with pregnancy These are natural bacteria and yeasts that are believed to be beneficial to wellbeing. They are referred to as 'good' or 'friendly' bacteria and they are either added to yogurts, or taken as food supplements Caution You can not be sure of the ecxact bacteria advertised on any probiotic label since they do not undergo rigorous testing One form may help some people in certain conditions, whilst being unhelpful to other situations; choose carefully Avoid in: Conditions of low immunity HIV or AIDS Therapy for: Promote gut health Improve digestion Good weight control Obesity Bloating Irritable bowel (IBS) Constipation Diarrhoea Stomach ulcers Inflammation Boost immunity Skin health Depression Blood cholesterol Comments When illnessses disrupt the natural state of bacteria in the gut, probiotics may help restore the balance They are classed as food, rather than medicine Common sources include: - Yogurt - Sauerkrat - Kimchi - Kefir Different probiotics are useful for different conditions Broad-spectrum probiotics combine many types of 'friendly' bacteria to address many conditions at the same time Read more on Probiotics > https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/probiotics-101 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













