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🔍 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

🔍 Aphrodisiacs Unsafe with pregnancy A substance (food or drug) that arouses sexual desire for males or females. It also increases sexual pleasure and sexual performance. There are many naturally occurring aphrodisiacs, and many that are synthetic Caution Most of the 'natural' aphrodisiacs listed do not actually have any proven efficacy Many of them can cause adverse effects on the heart Other common side-effects include: - Nausea and Vomiting - Anxiety and Restlessness - Headaches - Unresolving and painful erection of the penis - Poor performance: 'Big promise, dissapointing delivery' Some of them can also cause a degree of temporary erectile dysfunction Therapy for: Erectile Dysfunction Poor sexual desire Low sexual pleasure Desire to improve sexual performance Examples of reported aphrodisiac sources include: Food: Based on the shape: Bananas (for its phallic appearance) Oysters (shape similarity to the female external genital) Animal genitalia parts Food: Based on the source: Seafood (Aphrodite was from the sea) Food: Anecdotal without proof: Ginseng Chocolate (especially for females, hence, they receive a lot from males) Drugs Alcohol Marijuana Animal source Bufo Toad (Love Stone) Whales: Ambergris Plant source Yohimbine (Burantashi) Horny Goat Weed Maca (Peruvian Ginseng) Ginkgo Biloba Saffron Pistachio Nuts Other Drugs Amphetamines Testosterone Comments The focus has been more on males than on females due to erectile dysfunction being a visible barrier to male reproduction abilities It is best to discuss with a healthcare giver before taking these substances in significant quantities It is very likely that placebo effect is responsible for the positive effect reported from using many aphrodisiacs The brain is the biggest sexual organ. Therefore, anything that arouses the brain's sensuality will likely act as a potent aphrodisiac. Let your choices be safe and legitimate Sildenafil (Viagra) is not an aphrodisiac: It is inappropriately used as such by many It is effective for Erectile Dysfunction but without any real effect when used by those without the condition Placebo effect may have been helpful to perpetuate the belief It can be harmful to the heart, eyes, ears and the penis especially when used inappropriately Read more on Aphrodisiacs > https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3731873/ 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

🔍 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

🔍 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

🔍 Meditation Safe with pregnancy The process of slowing down your mind and body to achieve a calm and relaxed state. It has been practiced for generations to improve the human wellbeing Caution None significant It may worsen depression as it brings the focus back to the triggers As you give yourself a closer look, you may be frightened of discoveries about yourself Therapy for: Stress management Pain management Difficulty sleeping High Blood Pressure Cancer supportive care Improved sexual wellbeing Anxiety Depression Fatigue Anger issues Heart Rate problems (Arrhythmias) Digestive problems Comments You are likely to undertake many sessions before you master the art, and before you notice the benefits Read more on Meditation > https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/cancer-in-general/treatment/complementary-alternative-therapies/individual-therapies/meditation 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

🔍 Siddha Medicine Pregnancy: Use with caution It is an ancient traditional Indian belief that the five elements of nature have corresponding representations in the body Caution Therapy for: Autoimuune conditions Rheumatoid arthritis Comments It has similarities with Āyurveda, another Indian traditional healing system Read more on Siddha Medicine > https://www.britannica.com/science/Siddha-medicine 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

🔍 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

🔍 Neural Therapy (Therapeutic LA) Unsafe with pregnancy It is the injection of local anaesthetic into specific areas of the body in an effort to treat chronic pain. It is believed that diseases are often caused by 'disturbed fields' in the body (Störfeld), and the injection into specific areas is thought to switch-off the distortion, and restores order to health Caution Although it may temporarily reduce pain, there does not seem to be any long-term or sustained effect of this method Adverse effects possible with needle injections include: - Tissue damage - Pain - Infection and sepsis - Nerve damage Therapy for: Back pain (acute) Acute and chronic pain Inflammatory processes Poor circulation Sciatica Joint pains Sports injuries Rheumatism Comments First practiced by German surgeon, Ferdinand Huneke in 1925 There is no scientific evidence for its efficacy It is believed that poor blood flow could manifest as indigestion, constipation, sluggishness, headaches, migraines, tinnitus, vertigo, hay fever, menstrual pain, and weight gain Read more on Neural Therapy (Therapeutic LA) > https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/neural-therapy 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

🔍 Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEFT) Safe with pregnancy This is the use of electromagnetic energy machines that behave like the earth's own energy field. Normally, the cells of the body work by using tiny currents of electricity, and PEMFT provides a natural-like source in the right quantity. This clean electricity is used to improve nutrient absorption, oxygen use and waste disposal from the cells, thereby stimulating regeneration and wellbeing Caution It is generally safe They may be expensive to buy or access Therapy for: Depression Non-union fractures Unhealed fractures Muscle, joint and bone pains Inflammation Plantar fasciitis Knee arthritis post-operative pain Diabetic neuropathy Nerve pain General pain management Fibromyalgia Improved sleep Relaxation Mental wellbeing Comments Therapy may last between 30 minutes and several hours a day It may be directed at specific areas of the body, or the entire body It is a 'clean' version of the usual Electromafnetic field (EMF) associated with high-voltage power lines, mobile phones e.t.c. PEMF has the interest and oftentimes the approval of many reputable organisation that include NASA It is also used for a variety of animal therapies Read more on Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEFT) > https://academic.oup.com/asj/article/29/2/135/270272 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

🔍 Mint Safe with pregnancy This is obtained from a group of plants (Mentha) that produce a strong aromatic smell and flavour. It is used to promote lifestyle and wellbeing Caution If grown at home , wash before use (reports of spiders in mint tea) It may cause adverse effects in some people including: - Allergic skin reactions - Generalised allergy and anaphylaxis - Headaches - Heartburns - Tummy cramps Excessive intake may cause diarrhoea Therapy for: Oral care - Nice breath - Halitosis care Good nutrition; rich in nutrients Nausea (especially post-surgery) Helps with digestion May help with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) Improves breathing Soothes asthma symptoms Provides relief in common cold symptoms Skin health Stress relief and relaxation in aromatherapy Weight management Room deodouriser Comments It has been a part of humanity from the beginning Read more on Mint > https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/mint-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 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

🔍 Domestic Violence Advice Safe with pregnancy Free telephone helpline for sufferers of violence and abuse from family members and partners. The advice provided is confidential, and further support may be given as necessary Caution Men, women and children can all be victims of abuse If you have been harmed and you need urgent help, call the National Emergency Number Therapy for: 1. Emotional Abuse: Partner isolates you, tells you what to do or controls your money 2. Physical Abuse: If they hit, choke, shove, burn you or throw things at you 3. Sexual: Partner hurts you during sex, forces sex when you don’t want it or how you don’t want it 4. Threats and Intimidations If they threaten to hurt or kill you or other family members, destroy things or invade your privacy including emails and texts Comments 1. UK Women’s aid 0808 2000 247 Men’s Advice line 0808 801 0327 2. USA National Domestic Help Hotline 1-800 799 7233 3. Australia CrimeStoppers 1-800 333 000 4. Canada Women’s Advocates 651 227 8284 5. South Africa Tears *134*7355# Read more on Domestic Violence Advice > https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/getting-help-for-domestic-violence/, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_domestic_violence_hotlines, Safe with pregnancy Pregnancy use with caution Safe with diabetes Diabetes use with caution Safe with children Children use with caution Pregnancy unknown Diabetes unknown Children unknown Submit Your content has been submitted An error occurred. Try again later Edit Intervention Safe with diabetes Safe with children Most Searched Interventions Pet Therapy (Animal Assisted Therapy) This is the involvement of animals as a form of treatment to improve social, emotional, physical and mental wellbeing Faith Healing This is the practice of prayers and hand gestures in a belief that healing can occur as a result. Faith is usually (but not always) part of a religious practice. It can be exercised individually or through a collective of similarly inclined people Ginger The consumption of ginger-based products to improve health. It is both healthy and delicious, and it has been a part of the human diet for generations Cannabidiol. CBD Oil Extract oil from the Cannabis plant. It may be smoked, vaped, sprayed into the cheeks or placed in the mouth. It is used as an agent to promote wellbeing

🔍 Pap-Ion Magnetic Inductor (PAP-IMI) Unsafe with pregnancy This is the process of directing strong electromagnetic waves into the body with the intention of stimulating regeneration Caution There is no scientific backing for its efficacy It has been described by potentilly dangerous It is viewed by many authorities as a health fraud It is illegal to import the machines into a number of countries Numerous deaths have been associated with its use Therapy for: AIDS Cancer Wrinkles Grey hair Allergies Chronic fatigue Degenerative disorders Pain Joint and tendon problems Comments Invented by Greek Panos Pappas Do not ignore your caregiver's advice on illnesses The use of PAP-IMI as the only intervention for any illness may result in death It is banned by many reputable establishments Read more on Pap-Ion Magnetic Inductor (PAP-IMI) > https://www.papimi-therapy.eu/complementary-medicine/ 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