Search Results

🔍 Human Placentophagy Safe with pregnancy This is the practice of eating human placenta for wellbeing purposes. It may be eaten raw, cooked or fried. It is believed that the mother benefits by eating their own baby's placenta after delivery, just like the majority of animals do. At other times, the placenta is eaten by people other than the delivering mother Caution There is a risk of spreading diseases if the placental blood comes in contact with the handlers' or diners' exposed wounds The supposed nutritional benefit may not survive the cooking process Although the act does not usually constitutes cannibalism in most localities, check with the legal provision of your country to avoid criminality Therapy for: Post-delivery ( Postpartum) depression Post-delivery fatigue Post-delivery bleeding Increased breast-milk production Improved mood after delivery Comments There is no scientific basis for eating the placenta in humans, and there are no demonstrable clinical beneifts It may be prepared as a smoothie or as capsules Read more on Human Placentophagy > https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0002937817309638 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

🔍 Kinesiology Safe with pregnancy This is a form of therapy for your muscles and body movements. The practitioner studies your physical actions and discusses your concerns with you. They attempt to get the most out of your body by using some specific movement techniques. It aims to help the body in achieving excellent health Caution It does not diagnose or treat diseases Consult your doctor for your health needs Therapy for: To test your muscle health Nutritional Advice for improved muscle wellbeing Muscle repair after injury Posture and Body Balance Improved adaption to disabilities and learning disorders Mental support for Setting and Achieving goals Managing stress Help with low esteem Comments It was developed by chiropractor George Goodheart, 1964 Kinesiology tapes may be used to support muscle. They are claimed to be more user friendly than usual brace supports Read more on Kinesiology > https://www.systematic-kinesiology.co.uk/what-is-systematic-kinesiology.aspx 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

🔍 Sexual Fetishes Safe with pregnancy A fetish is sexual excitement in response to a non-living object or on body parts other than the genitals, e.g. body piercings or shoes. It is used as a means of enhancing sexual arousal and pleasure Caution They may become the main source of sexual satisfaction They may interfere with normal sexual intercourse BDSM is considered as fetish and can be physically harmful to participants (Bondage, Discipline, Dominance and Submission and Sadomasochism) If body fluids are involved, consider the use of barriers when possible and clean up between acts. STIs can be transmitted through saliva, urine, blood or faeces Cover any broken skin to protect against body fluid contamination Agree a ‘safe word’ to use if any participant desires to discontinue Therapy for: It may be used to enhance sexual desire and readiness It may heighten arousal or orgasms Comments Fetishes are very commonly practiced If fetishes impair behaviour, they should be discussed with a sex therapist or doctor who will recommend a line of treatment Ensure that it is always your choice to participate Read more on Sexual Fetishes > https://www.webmd.com/sex-relationships/features/sexual-fetish#1, https://uk.askmen.com 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

🔍 Masturbation Safe with pregnancy This is the act of sexually arousing yourself by touching your genitals. It is a natural form of sexual experience that can be performed irrespective of gender or sexual orientation Caution It is very safe Vigorous or prolonged masturbation may lead to a painful and swollen penis or clitoris Indiscriminate masturbation may be a sign of sex addiction There is an STI (sexually transmitted infection) risk with mutual masturbation Therapy for: It allows you to: Have a sexual experience alone or in private Learn about your sexual habits Learn to achieve or control your orgasm Have non-penetrative sex with your partner Fulfil your sexual fantasies in your comfort and privacy Reduce your sexual drive before particular events e.g dates Use it as part of foreplay or to enhance the sex act Comments There are no right or wrong methods Men generally rub on the penis whilst women rub on their clitoris There is no exposure to STIs if practiced alone It does not cause blindness or insanity as sometimes stated It does not affect sperm count You should maintain good hygiene during and after practice Read more on Masturbation > https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sexual-health/masturbation-faqs/ 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

🔍 Feldenkrais Method Safe with pregnancy This the practitioner use of gentle movements and directed attention to improve body flexibility and help people learn new ways of living the life they want. It helps individuals to connect their inner awareness to their body movement, and to enhance emotional expression and problem-solving capabilities Caution It is generally safe It does not treat any ailments, but teaches methods of coping Therapy for: Improve body movement Improve general wellbeing Autism management Multiple Sclerosis Post-Injury Improved psychological wellbeing Improved attention and concentration Improved posture, coordination and balance Improves ease of body function Easier and fuller breathing Stroke rehabilitation Comments It is not supported by any scientific evidence It is sometimes refered to as Awareness Through Movement (ATM) Read more on Feldenkrais Method > http://www.feldenkrais.co.uk/index.php, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4408630/, https://feldenkrais.com/ 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

🔍 Food Banks Safe with pregnancy These are non-profit charitable organisations that provide food for people who are unable to buy for themselves. They aim to prevent hunger and starvation amongst the people who are in danger of going hungry due to lack of funds Caution Food given out may not always be to your primary preference Check that your are not allergic to available food products Therapy for: Scanty resources Inability to afford buying food items Inability to prepare meals Comments Food banks exist in many High-Income countries, and the numbers are growing Most are hosted by religious establishments Enough food is handed out to individuals for preparation and consumption over a few days Soup Kitchens serve already prepared meals, usually once daily The poorest parts of the world do not often do not have Food Banks or Soup Kitchens In some areas, Food Banks buy food in plentiful harvest time. They preserve until out-of-harvest periods when food prices go up. At such times, they sell to the needy at affordable prices Check your locality for Food Bank outlets or charitable organisations that perform similar duties Read more on Food Banks > https://www.trusselltrust.org/get-help/find-a-foodbank/?gclid=CjwKCAjw4_H6BRALEiwAvgfzq73uZGMG_b2biUNv314m3ycwpzPYtroy5sfr1xcqFnynlwDsDbX3HhoCmO8QAvD_BwE, https://www.agagainsthunger.org/ 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

🔍 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

🔍 Sex Therapy Safe with pregnancy The therapist provides a counselling session to help with difficulties relating to sex. Sessions are with specially trained personnel who could be counsellors, doctors or other healthcare practitioners Caution It is important to be open and frank with your therapist Failure to do so might result in inappropriate advice Therapy for: Men Lack of Desire Difficulty getting an erection Difficulty maintaining an erection Premature ejaculation Painful ejaculation Lack of outward ejaculation Delayed ejaculation Sex Addiction Women Lack of desire Difficulty having an orgasm Painful sex Difficulty enjoying sex Poor sexual technique Inability to have penetrative sex Sex Addiction Comments There is no reason to feel embarrassed by your sexual problems, they are not rare and are a part of being human Read more on Sex Therapy > https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/sexual-health/what-does-a-sex-therapist-do/ 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

🔍 Cupping Therapy Pregnancy: Use with caution This is the creation of suction to a small area of the skin by using heated cups. It has been used for generations for various health ailments, and it is believed that careful use can improve the state of health Caution Cupping is safe when performed in its mildest form Otherwise, it can result in many side effects: - Bruising of the skin - Burns - Skin damage and diseases - Hot Water Bottle Rash (Erythema ab igne) - Damage and disease to the fat below the skin (Panniculitis) - Scarring - Skin infections Avoid cup placement over existing skin lesions Avoid placements over the tummy whilst pregnant Therapy for: Low Back Pain Indigestion Skin conditions: Acne and Herpes Zooster Stroke rehabilitation Infertility Menstrual pain For general relaxation Improve blood flow Migraines Anxiety and Depression Anaemia Heamophilia Fibromyalgia Rheumatic disease Comments It is an ancient intervention still practiced in many parts of the world today There are two main types: Dry and Wet It is somewhat clear that the risks associated with cupping seem to be far greater than any benefit it may offer There are no scientific backgrounds or validation of the claims on health and wellbeing However, its placebo effect on managing these conditions can not be overlooked Read more on Cupping Therapy > https://www.britishcuppingsociety.org/ 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

🔍 Rubefacient Safe with pregnancy These are substances that are applied to the skin with the intention of relieving pain. They are meant to achieve this by increasing the blood flow to the applied surface area. The skin usually becomes red and warm after the application. They are available as gels or cream preparations Caution Apart from NSAID and Capsaicin preparations, rubeficients have not been found to have any measurable health benefit for the user Do not rely on rubefacients as the only treatment for significant ailments Some of them may cause painful irritation of the skin, soft tissues or eyes Therapy for: Muscle aches Muscle injuries Joint aches Joint swellings Comments Examples include medicines like: Salicylates e.g. oil of wintergreen Menthol Capsaicin (chilli pepper derivatives) Isopropanol (rubbing alcohol) Or herbs like: Garlic Ginger Peppermint Nettle Cloves Horseradish Rosemary Read more on Rubefacient > https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/rubefacient, https://www.drugs.com/drug-class/topical-rubefacient.html, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4171120/ 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

🔍 Black Cohosh Unsafe with pregnancy Plant native to North America, used for thousands of years to treat multiple ailments, especially within womens' health Caution Side effects are uncommon and mild, including: Tummy upset Skin Rashes Vaginal bleeding Breast Pain Liver damage It may interact with some medications including HRT and Birth control pills Therapy for: Menopausal Symptoms: - Hot flushes - Vaginal Dryness - Night sweats - Irritability - Sleep problems - Low libido - Poor mood - Brittle bones Pre-Menstrual Syndrome Painful Menstruation PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) fertility management Comments Remifemin, the widely used women's health supplement contains Black cohosh Black cohosh contains some chemicals that mimic the action of the oestrogen hormone It may improve the overalll wellbeing of menopausal women by controlling many of the symptoms Although it is widely used, there is not enough scientific evidence to support its efficacy Read more on Black Cohosh > https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/BlackCohosh-HealthProfessional/ 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

🔍 Vaginal Probiotics Safe with pregnancy This is the practice of introducing live micro-organisms into your vagina in order to improve wellbeing. Bacteria is introduced into the vagina to fight off unwanted germs that may include fungus. Vaginal fungal infections are common, hence, many seek alternative and natural care options to optimise their vaginal health Caution Therapy for: Vaginal yeast (candida) infection Vaginal hygiene Vaginal problems: Discharges Fishy odour Itching Pain and discomfort Comments There is no evidence that it promotes vaginal health The bacteria introduced may kill off resident bacteria who are of the useful veriety Read more on Vaginal Probiotics > https://www.health.harvard.edu/womens-health/does-your-vagina-really-need-a-probiotic 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