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  • Apitherapy

    🔍 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

    🔍 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

  • Mineral Supplements

    🔍 Mineral Supplements Safe with pregnancy Vitamins and minerals are nutrients that your body needs in small quantities to function properly and to stay healthy. It is best to get them through your food intake, but many times, people choose to take additional vitamins and minerals to supplement their food Caution Vitamin supplements cannot replace a healthy diet Large doses of supplements can be harmful to wellbeing Therapy for: People that may benefit from supplements include: Pregnant and Breastfeeding mothers Children The elderly Alcoholics and those who drink above recommmended doses Recreational drug users and abusers Smokers Women with heavy periods People with food allergies People with poor absorption e.g. - Prolonged diarrhoea - Cystic fibrosis - Coeliac disease - Pancreatitis Those on special diets Some vegetarians and vegans Vitamins supplements include: Vitamin A Vitamin B complex and Folic Acid Vitamin C Vitamin D Vitamin E Vitamin K Beta-carotene Minerals supplements include: Zinc Selenium Magnesium Iron Comments It is possible to overdose on vitamins and minerals; discuss your health needs with your healthcare giver Folic acid is beneficial in pregnancy and for stroke prevention Growing children benefit from Vitamin A, C and D Everyone should consider taking Vitamin D in periods of low sunshine e.g. winter Read more on Mineral Supplements > https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/, https://www.nhs.uk/news/medical-practice/most-multivitamins-and-supplements-are-waste-money/ 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

  • Cannabidiol. CBD Oil

    🔍 Cannabidiol. CBD Oil Unsafe with pregnancy 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 Caution Long term use may cause: - Sleeping problems - Reduced Appetite - Tiredness - Diarrhoea Plants may be contaminated with fungi and bacteria or dangerous pesticides sprayed on crops. They may affect how other medicines work They can affect how your liver works Poorly sourced ones may contain high levels of THC, and can result in: - Hallucinations - Suicidal thoughts - Significant change in behaviour and mood Therapy for: Anxiety Movement Disorders Chronic Musculoskeletal pain Parkinson’s Disease Acne and Psoriasis Depression Nausea ADHD Irritable Bowel Syndrome Heart diseases Cancer, supportive care Chemotherapy, supportive care (nausea) Pain related to: - Multiple Sclerosis - Cancer - Epilepsy Comments The smoking route is quick to act (90 seconds) and acts for up to 3 hours. Oral route is slow to act but acts for longer, and it doesn’t damage the lungs. Read more on Cannabidiol. CBD Oil > https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/cannabis-the-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 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

  • Ashwagandha

    🔍 Ashwagandha Unsafe with pregnancy This is an extract from the roots of the Withania plant. It may be ingested in the powdered form (or in capsules) or made into a paste for local applications. It is believed to promote general wellbeing, to improve strength and to treat a number of ailments Caution It is fairly safe to use for short periods Avoid in: Breastfeeding Auto-immune diseases e.g. - Multiple sclerosis - Systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus) - Rheumatoid arthritis Can cause itching in some people Therapy for: Improve concentration Memory problems Improve strength Stress management Depression Improve testosterone levels Increase muscle mass and strength Reduce inflammation Boost fertility Blood sugar control Lower blood pressure Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Fibromyalgia Comments It is an ancient Indian herb often used in Ayurveda medicine Ashwa means 'horse' in Sanskrit (smells like, and gives the power of a horse) It is also known as Indian ginseng There is no scientific evidence for its claimed efficacy Always discuss your concerns with your healthcare giver Read more on Ashwagandha > https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3252722/ 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

  • Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP)

    🔍 Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) Safe with pregnancy This is the practice of examining your inner self, and bringing changes to your thoughts and behaviour that help you achieve your desired outcomes Caution There is no evidence that it works for ailments or conditions There is no regulatory body for practitioners, hence many may have no expertise of NLP Therapy for: Increase creativity Improve problem solving skills Achieve goals Achieve a higher state of existence Communication issues Posttraumatic stress Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder Addictions Depression Anxiety Phobias Panic attacks Schizophrenia Obsessions and compulsions (OCD) Boderline personality Pesonality enhancement Success in life/business Self esteem Comments Created by Richard Bandler and John Grinder in the 1970's It aims to provide an insight into the ways in which your mind works It is frequently compared with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) There is a scientific belief that NLP methods are outdated and unproven Read more on Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) > https://www.goodtherapy.org/learn-about-therapy/types/neuro-linguistic-programming, https://www.nlpacademy.co.uk/what_is_nlp/ 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

  • Autosuggestion

    🔍 Autosuggestion Safe with pregnancy It is a therapy whereby you talk yourself into healing by re-directing your thoughts and spoken words towards a positive direction. You are able to hypnotise your own mind to adopt the thoughts that will push you towards an improved wellbeing Caution Autosuggestion should not be used to replace the treatment advocated by your caregivers Autosuggestion without any active intervention is as good as placebos, hence always talk to your healthcare giver about your conditions Therapy for: Stammering Memory Loss Physical Ailments Mental Wellbeing Social Issues Improving self Comments It is similar to Autogenic Training (AT): - AT accesses the unconscious body functions - Autosuggestion accesses the mind They attempt to increase the efficacy of medicines by praising its effectiveness e.g.: - 'Every day, in every way, I am getting better and better' (Coué) - 'I love my body, I am well and healthy' - 'With every breath, I release stress out of my body' It replaces the 'thought of illness' with the 'thought of cure' It has strong similarities with: Faith Therapy Positive Thinking 'Self-Affirmation' and 'Good Omen' thinking Yoruba (Ifa) belief: Apè móra eni là ńpe Tèmídire - The positive power of the tongue The healing power of the Mind, Mind over Matter Read more on Autosuggestion > https://www.ukhypnosis.com/art-autosuggestion-remarks-selfhypnosis/, https://powerfulmoneyaffirmations.com/auto-suggestions-for-health-and-holistic-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

  • Citizens Advice Bureau

    🔍 Citizens Advice Bureau Safe with pregnancy This is the provision of free and confidential information to assist people with legal, money and other social and workplace issues they may experience. It is well established in countries like the United Kingdom, and many other countries have similar equivalents. Up until now, it has been absent in many Low-Income-Countries Caution Their remit is usually limited to varying degrees in different countries Do not expect to have extensive personalised service: many employees are well meaning volunteers or individuals working free of charge They do not have the power to advice against the laws of their country, or to overturn verdicts against you, even if you believe such verdicts to be unfair Therapy for: They are usually guided by the principles of confidentiality, impartiality and independence Areas of assisstance include: Debt management Discrimination at work or in the community Legal issue Relationship problems Tax advice Immigration palavers Healthcare access Employment challenges and problems at work Education access and funding advice Finance advice Travel advice Utilities management Consumer related difficulties Housing and Accommodation challenges Comments Citizens Advice or similar organisations exist in many countries including: UK Australia Spain Gibralta New Zealand Pro bono legal services USA Citizens Advice International, Based in Belgium but aims to reach worlwide Explore your locality for similar organisations or Charities if your country is not listed above Read more on Citizens Advice Bureau > https://www.citizensadvice.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

  • Jilly Juice

    🔍 Jilly Juice Unsafe with pregnancy Page redirects to Unsafe Practices Caution Redirect Therapy for: Redirect Comments Redirect Read more on Jilly Juice > Redirect 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

  • Suicide Helpline

    🔍 Suicide Helpline Unsafe with pregnancy Free telephone helplines to provide comfort and reassurance to those who may experience suicidal thoughts Caution Please call 999 or your local emergency number if you have physically harmed yourself or taken an overdose Therapy for: To help when you feel very sad, down or desperate To listen when one is confused about their continued existence To discuss with suicidal individuals and help them turn their views around when possible Comments Lines are open 24 hours UK : Samaritans. 116 123 USA : National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. 1-800-273-8255 Australia : Lifeline. 13 11 14 China : Lifeline. 021 6279 8990 Hong Kong : The Samaritans. 28 96 00 00 Other Countries: Please Call the National Emerency Number Read more on Suicide Helpline > https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/suicide/, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines, 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

  • Ice Bath

    🔍 Ice Bath Unsafe with pregnancy This is the immersion of large areas of the body into cold water at 10 - 15ºC/50 - 59ºF. Immersion is usually for up to 15 minutes. It aims to restore health to the muscles and joints Caution There are associated risks of: Intense cold and Hypothermia Significant discomfort and unpleasant sensations Irregular heart Cardiac arrest Sudden death Risks will likely increase with prolonged exposure, especially if more than 10 - 15 minutes Avoid in: Significant heart diseases Diabetes Therapy for: Athletic muscle recovery Acute muscle pain Improved circulation Reduced swelling and inflammation Comments The vessels in the skin are sqeezed when immersed in cold water. As they warm up, the fresh inflow of blood is thought to be responsible for the expected benefits You may put-on warm clothing to cover the non-immersed parts of your body, or sip on a hot beverage to keep warm during the process Ice baths may offer quick gains to the acutely recovering muscle but they do not appear to have any long term benefits for overall muscle health Cold packs applied locally can provide the benefits of pain relief and numbing, and without the many of the side-effects of immersion Read more on Ice Bath > https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2938508/ 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

  • Arts Therapy (Creative and Expressive Arts) & Hobbies

    🔍 Arts Therapy (Creative and Expressive Arts) & Hobbies Safe with pregnancy The use of arts or other actions as a form of therapy through expression and creativity. The emphasis is not primarily on the end-product, results or achievements. Instead, the process of participation and creation is intended to be therapeutic for the mind and physical body of the individual Caution Choose wisely: although prior experience is not needed to join any of such activities, individuals must make choices that they can learn to tolerate Care should be taken so that the chosen activity does not unwittingly transform into the mainstream, and thereby become another source of stress to the individual In some people, isolated or one-person hobby may sometimes deepen loneliness and mental anguish Therapy for: Loneliness Physical Disability Mood problems Poor satisfaction with life Poor social interactions Comments There are six arts therapy modalities: - Art - Dance/Movement - Drama - Music - Poetry - Psychodrama There are many hobbies to choose from, and one should investigate the choices available to them in their locality Read more on Arts Therapy (Creative and Expressive Arts) & Hobbies > https://hobbyhelp.com/inspiration/most-popular-hobbies-in-the-world/ 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

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