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🔍 Spiritual Healing Safe with pregnancy This is the use of dedicated sessions with a ‘healer who transfers energy’ into the individual in order to regain a balance of mind, body and emotions. It is as old as the human and it continues to thrive in situations where orthodox care has not been enough to cure, or where it is not optimally available Caution It is generally a safe practice It must not be relied upon to cure diseases Therapy for: People who feel ‘low in energy’ Long term mental health conditions - Depression - Bipolar states - CFS; Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Long term physical health conditions - Backache - Arthritis Cancer supportive care Comments It is not linked to any particular religion, and it is not Faith Healing ‘Spiritus’ denotes ‘Breath of Life’ A number of doctors refer patients to Spiritual Healers Read more on Spiritual Healing > https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/pdf/Su%20Mason%20Spiritu al%20Healing%20in%20Modern%20Healthcare.x.pdf 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

🔍 Miracle Mineral Supplement Unsafe with pregnancy Page redirects to Unsafe Practices Caution ----------------------------------- Therapy for: ---------------------------------- Comments --------------------------------- Read more on Miracle Mineral Supplement > ------------------------------- 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

🔍 Massage Therapy Safe with pregnancy The use of touch and pressure, stroking, kneading and rolling movements on the skin and muscles. It aims to soothe the muscles and relax the mind. Touch is part of being human, and the benefits of massage can not be under-estimated Caution None significant Some of the oils used may cause allergic skin reactions Vigorous massage may cause pain in the affected muscles and joints Hot stone massages may cause serious skin damage Therapy for: Stress relief: - Physical - Emotional Improves blood circulation Reduces Blood Pressure Pain relief in: - Tendons and muscles - Neck - Back Releases tension in muscles Improves sleep Relaxes pregnant mothers and prepares them for labour Restore mobility to injured muscles, tendons and joints Improves joint mobility Helps with back pain Helps tension headaches Comments Massages are pleasant and are an essential human attribute; anyone can enjoy one Read more on Massage Therapy > https://www.therapy-directory.org.uk/articles/massagetherapy.html 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

🔍 Condoms (Female); Femidom Safe with pregnancy A form of contraception worn inside the vagina. They are thin, soft and usually comfortable Caution There are no serious side effects 5 out of 100 women will still become pregnant with Femidom use Place in the vagina before contact with penis otherwise it may be less effective It may get pushed too far back into the vagina Therapy for: Prevents pregnancy Protects against STIs Comments They are not to be re-used They come already lubricated but you may use additional lubrication, oil or water based Insertion can interrupt sex but it may be incorporated into foreplay Sharp fingernails and jewellery may damage the femidom Read more on Condoms (Female); Femidom > https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/contraception/female-condoms/ 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

🔍 Nicotine Replacement Therapy Safe with pregnancy This the the practice of attaching a slow-release patch of nicotine unto the skin. It supplies low quantities of nicotine into the bloodstream to neutralise the effects of withdrawal as you go through the process of quitting smoking Caution One must have the desire to quit, and be willing to make an effort Do not treat it as yet another method for nicotine intake Therapy for: To assist with quiting smoking Comments Evidence suggests that Nicotine Replacement Therapy can double your chances of successfully quiting smoking It is better to set a quit date and work towards it Have a plan for what to do when you will normally reach out for a cigarette Commit to a rule of totality; 'Not a single puff' Discuss with your healthcare giver or pharmacist Nicotine patches do not cause cancer. Cancer is related to other component of cigarettes like tar Nicotine does not cause depression It can work quite well with vaping to increase you chances of quitting Read more on Nicotine Replacement Therapy > https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/quit-smoking/10-myths-about-stop-smoking-treatments/ 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

🔍 Nutritional Supplements Safe with pregnancy These are substances that may be taken alongside the diet to provide macro and micro nutrients for the user. They can be liquid, tablets, capsules or pills. Supplements may contain vitamins, minerals, herbs or plant materials. They are especially useful when the individual is unable to obtain all their nutritional requirements through diet Caution They should not be used as a substitute for a healthy diet Supplements can be quite expensive without justifying their usefulness Exercise caution when choosing your supplements There is a risk of contamination by dangerous chemicals; choose your source carefully Many of them can have serious side effects Therapy for: Pregnant and breastfeeding women (Vitamin D & Folic Acid) Women trying to conceive (Vitamin D & Folic Acid) People aged over 65 People with darker skin People not exposed to much sunlight Children Poor absorption Inflammatory bowel disease Bowel fistulae After surgical removal of parts of the bowel Painful swallowing Malnutrition Improving nutritional state Boosting immunity Comments The best way to get your required vitamins and minerals is through a well balanced diet Vit D is the exception that needs to be boosted by production in the skin when it is exposed to sunlight Read more on Nutritional Supplements > https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/nutrition-supplement, https://www.bapen.org.uk/nutrition-support/nutrition-by-mouth/oral-nutritional-supplements, https://www.nhs.uk/news/2011/05May/Documents/BtH_supplements.pdf 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

🔍 Fad Diet Pregnancy: Use with caution This is a diet regime that is popular for a particular time, without necessarily being one that meets the requirement for healthy eating. They usually promise to help with weight management, and to improve the wellbeing Caution Fad diets often do not meet the criteria for standard dietary recommendations Some of them can be harmful to organs or to wellbeing Many of the claims are unreasonable, exxagerrated and plainly against scientific reasoning Fad diets can truly achieve impressive weight loss, however, the side-effects are often significant for the general wellbeing and immunity Discuss with a dietician or other healthcare giver to ensure a balanced nutrition Therapy for: Ketogenic Diet : - Epileptics may experience less seizures Mediterranean Diet: - Good for heart health - Good for diabetic management - May be expensive Caloric Restriction diet: - Requires a lot of discipline to stay hungry Atkins diet: - May cause tiredness, dry mouth, bad breath and constipation - May increase the risk of heart disease South Beach Diet: - May cause weakness - The first two weeks are usually very difficult to manage Vegan Diet: - Likely to have mineral deficits like Vit D and Calcium - Add dairy alternatives to address the defficiencies Paleo Diet: - May be too expensive for many - Low in Fiber and Calcium content The Zone Diet: - May be expensive - Often low on Fiber content The Dukan Diet: - May cause fatigue, constipation and bad breath Alcorexia: - Unhealthy - May lead to serious harm to organs and wellbeing The Raw Food Diet: - Impractical, restrictive, nutrient defficient and risky to health The Baby Food Diet: - Restrictive and expensive The 5:2 Diet: - May lower the risk of obesity-related cancers - May cause dizziness, poor concentration and bad breath Alkaline Diet: - May be low in calcium - Seek diary alternatives to replace defficient minerals Comments There is no magic solution to losing weight If you achieve rapid weight loss, there will be a side effect expressed in other areas of the body Fad diets offer restrictive regimes with few food items or bizarre combination of foods Although weight is lost, most people have a rebound where the weight is rapidly accumulated When you follow a diet plan, learn its shortcomings and address them appropriately Speak to a Nutrition therapist, Dietician or other healthcare giver about your dietary goals Read more on Fad Diet > https://www.bda.uk.com/resource/fad-diets.html 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

🔍 Coaching Safe with pregnancy It is the process of assisting an individual to achieve their goals. These goals may be towards an improvement of their ability or wellbeing. Coaching takes them from where they currently are, to where they want to be Caution Due to lax regulations for coaches, anyone could label themselves as coaches, and sell their services to others Coaches do not set your goals for you, they only assist you in working towards the achievement Coaches are different from Counsellors and from Mentors: - Counsellors explore your past to help remove obstacles to your progress - Coaches deal with the present to help you learn how to achieve your goals - Mentors discuss your future and aid you in identifying what your goals could be Therapy for: There are coaches for a number of situations, all with the aim of improving the functional wellbeing of the individual. Conditions that respond favourably to coaching include: ADHD : Setting goals and achieving some life mile stones Executive Function: Human resource development to cope with stressful workplace situations Relationship: For improvement in personal and business relationships Financial: Financial goal setting and debt management Health and Wellness: Medication compliance in Diabetes Chronic illness management Weight management Smoking Caessation Life: Work-Life Balance Comments Other forms include Sports and Vocal coaches The coach is not necessarily an expert in the chosen domain, instead, they are facilitators The coach therefore does not teach, rather, they help the individual to learn Read more on Coaching > https://www.skillsyouneed.com/learn/coaching.html 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

🔍 Thalassotherapy Unsafe with pregnancy This is the use of seawater and sea products as a form of therapy. Seaweed, algae, marine sand and mud are used as a paste on the body in an effort to cleanse and soothe the skin. Practitioners believe that the practice revitalises the individual and promotes their wellbeing Caution There is no scientific evidence to back its claims It is generally safe Avoid in: Open skin wounds Kidney failure Iodine sensitivity Post operative wounds Therapy for: Relaxation Skin cleansing Skin toning Aches and pains Improve sleep quality Boost immunity Boost energy Improve blood circulation Improve lung health PTSD Stress Cellulite Comments Ancient civilisations believed in the healing power of the sea Benedictine monks practiced this in the 16th century Practitioners believe that the trace elements found in seawater are absorbed through the skin for the body's wellbeing (iodine, sodium, magnesium, potasium, calcium) Thalassotherapy spa holiday venues are numerable in countries that include Greece, Bulgaria, Spain, Tunisia and France Products and methods used include: Seawater for warm showers and baths The application (to the body and face) of these sea products: - Marine mud - Marine sand - Algae pastes - Phytoplankton - Seaweed - Inhalation of shoreline air, seabreeze and fog Read more on Thalassotherapy > https://goodspaguide.co.uk/features/thalassotherapy-marine-and-seawater-treatments 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

🔍 Silver Safe with pregnancy This is the use of silver as a form of therapy. It is found available as flakes of silver in a liquid medium (colloidal silver) or silver in an ointment Caution Colloidal silver can cause many serious side effects when taken orally including: - Permanent bluish-gray discoloration of the skin (argyria) - Poor absorption of prescription drugs like antibiotics and thyroid medications Silver is not thought to be safe or effective in treating any disease It is not a mineral that is useful or necessary for wellbeing It is fairly safe when used on the skin in moderation Discuss your health concerns with a healthcare giver; never rely on silver Therapy for: For skin applications: Wound care and wound dressings Burns Skin infections Acne Eye care for newborn babies Comments Claims of treatment for HIV and cancer are unfounded and can be dangerous to wellbeing Other unfounded claims are for cold, flu and improved immunity It is best not to take any silver preparations by mouth Silver can also get into the body through air, water or food. These levels are tiny and usually not dangerous Jewellery-making or soldering exposes the individual to silver intake Read more on Silver > https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/colloidal-silver, https://www.healthline.com/health/colloidal-silver 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

🔍 Craniosacral Therapy Pregnancy: Use with caution This is the gentle physical manipulation of the skull, spine and sacral bones to 'align' them and create a better state of health for the individual. The practitioner believes that this alignment allows the body to balance, restore and heal itself of a number of ailments Caution None significant Enthusiastic manipulation by the practitioner may cause injuries, especially to children Avoid relying on this method as the only means of managing any health problem Therapy for: Back Ache Stress relief management Autism spectrum disorder Chronic fatigue Tinnitus Comments Developed by John Upledger. 1970s osteopath It is likely to be a Placebo intervention; there is no scientific evidence of effectiveness Its practice is unregulated, hence, you can not trust the credentials of practitioners Read more on Craniosacral Therapy > https://www.painscience.com/articles/craniosacral-therapy.php, https://www.craniosacral.co.uk/about-cst/frequently-asked-questions/ 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

🔍 Music Therapy (Sound Therapy) Safe with pregnancy This is the use of music to support people through disability, illnesses or injuries. It soothes the psyche and the emotions, and it promotes wellbeing of the physical, communicative and social needs Caution Loud music may injure the middle ear Some 'sad' music may bring up unwanted memories Therapy for: Music therapy provides a general uplifting in the domains of: Psychological Physical Cognitive Social Beneficial for: Stress related health problems Tension headaches Lack of sleep (insomnia) Depression Anxiety Fatigue General lack-of-interest Learning disabilities Autistic spectrum The elderly Stroke and neuro-rehabilitation Muscle pain High blood pressure Body balance Self-Healing Improving confidence Good blood flow Comments This is as old as the human Rhythmic drumming and chanting awakens the brain in peculiar ways Also useful for animals, especially, dogs There are music therapists trained in Western European Classical music and board-certified Read more on Music Therapy (Sound Therapy) > https://www.bamt.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