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🔍 Sex Toys Unsafe with pregnancy These are objects or devices used to enhance sexual pleasure. They come in many different guises and are available for different genders Caution There are no safety regulations in the sex toy industry and they are mostly sold as novelty items Therefore, they may sometimes contain chemicals that are proven to be harmful when in contact with exposed human tissue Examine toys for cracks and other damages. If present: - Discard or replace - Dutifully clean and maintain adequate hygiene - Cover with condoms before inserting into the body Toys can be a source of STI spread if shared between individuals. Wash them between use Rigorous use of toys can lead to damage of the genitals Toys can be stuck or lost in the body e.g. butt plugs that slip into the gut, or rings that become too tight - These should be treated as emergencies - Contact the hospital as soon as feasible In the near future, electronic sex toys will be increasingly vulnerable to cyber attacks. Ensure that your toys don't have: Hidden cameras or Remote activation capability that is out of your (and your identified partner's) control Therapy for: Couples' choice Improving sexual foreplay Alternative to human genital penetrative sex Enhancing orgasm Managing - Premature ejaculation - Delayed ejaculation Comments Sex toys are available worldwide and they are legal in most countries Ensure that it is always your choice to participate Read more on Sex Toys > https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-truth-about-exercise-addiction/201705/how-sex-toys-impact-relationships, https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sexual-health/sex-activities-and-risk/?tabname=sex-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

🔍 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

🔍 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

🔍 Transcranial Direct-Current Stimulation (tDCS) Pregnancy: Use with caution The passage of low electric current through the skull to stimulate parts of the brain towards treatment. It is similar to TMS Caution 1. Generally safe 2. Side effects include Headaches Nausea Dizziness Skin irritation Flashes of light seen in the eye 3. Not safe in Epilepsy Therapy for: Depression May also be tried for: PTSD Anxiety Fibromyalgia Chronic Pain Parkinsons Disease management Post Stroke Comments Home administered kits are currently available It belongs to a group of techniques called Transcranial Electrical Stimulation (TES) Humans have applied electricity for medical intervention for over 100 years Read more on Transcranial Direct-Current Stimulation (tDCS) > https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4887722/, https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ipg530/chapter/1-Recommendations 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: 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

🔍 Support Groups Safe with pregnancy This is the provision of therapy through groups where members share a common problem, and discuss their ways of managing their challenges. They share coping mechanisms and survival strategies. Members are able to speak openly and learn from each other's experience in a non-judgemental manner Caution Although openness and confidentiality are usually assured, you should be careful with sharing specific details of your sentitive information Some members may be unruly and disruptive Inter-personal conflicts can sometimes occur The experience may be traumatic to some vulnerable individuals Competitive comparisons of personal challenges may cause a loss of focus Incorrect advice can spread quite rapidly and may sometimes be harmful to individuals Therapy for: Loneliness Depression Addictions Chronic ilnesses Bereavement and grief Breastfeeding Financial difficulties Domestic violence Eating disorders Mental health Sexual abuse Fibromyalgia Alzheimer's Parkinson's disease Comments Groups may be of the 'self-help' variety, organised and managed by volunterering members who have or have had shared challenges Some groups are professionally operated. They are overseen by a relevant organisation that provides advice and other useful resources to the members Groups may also act as the source of information to the public on the shared challenges of its members Some support groups have membership fees attached to them Read more on Support Groups > https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/depression-help-groups/, https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/peer-support-directory/ 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

🔍 Pornography Safe with pregnancy This is the use or viewing of any material that consists of explicit content, which is intended to sexually arouse. It includes books, magazines, DVD videos and online streaming amongst others Caution The glamour of pornography can lead to unrealistic expectations from: - Sexual Partners; who may be expected to behave like popular porn stars - Self; feelings of inadequacy e.g. when men compare penis sizes with porn actors - Relationship; pornographic films' liberal practices are not easily tolerated in real life Unsafe practices may be indirectly encouraged, including: - Risky sexual positions of acrobatic actors - Unprotected sexual penetration - Multiple and/or casual partners There may be some distortion of reality e.g. the pleasure of anal sex does not always show the pain that may accompany it Uncontrolled desire for pornographic materials may be a sign of sex addiction Unverified age of participants; the use of children and minors in pornography is illegal in most countries, and most communities frown upon it Viewing pornography is not permissible on many premises including workplaces and public spaces. It is best to limit viewing to your own private residence Therapy for: There is a strong suggestion that it may help to reduce sexual offences Viewing pornography may also: - Encourage viewers to appreciate the diversity of people and their sexual practices - Allows viewers to experience their own fantasies - Provide a learning medium for sex-shy and adventurous individuals Comments Maintain good hygiene if you masturbate during a pornographic viewing If pornography watching interferes with your basic way of life or starts to affect your work, seek advice from your doctor’s practice Be responsible with online viewing and look after your cyber footprint Clear your cache on the computer from time to time to keep your pornographic browsing history private and not exposed to friends, family or children Read more on Pornography > https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/basics/pornography 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

🔍 Naturopathy Unsafe with pregnancy A system that uses natural remedies to help the body heal itself. Remedies include massages, exercise, acupuncture, herbs and nutritional advice. Caution Traditional naturopaths will often dismiss the principles of modern medicine; Medical practitioners class this as harmful A number of Naturopaths have been found criminally guilty in courts of law and in many countries It has striking similarities to ‘waiting for a miracle’ treatment of illnesses Some of their principles are based on ‘folk medicine’ theories that have been proven wrong many decades ago Therapy for: Trained Naturopaths may be able to help with these conditions: Allergies Fertility issues Obesity Chronic Pain Chronic Fatigue syndrome Digestive problems Comments It appears to be quite obvious that the body does not resolve many illnesses without external help. Medical science has proven efficiency and it is not advisable to ignore common medical interventions Western Medicine is proven to help with acute and emergency situations. Naturopaths belive that Naturopathy is beneficial for long-term protection, disease prevention and general wellness Folk medicine (Traditional Naturopaths) is still practiced in many poorly resourced countries in the absence of modern medical facilities Poorly trained Babalawos in West Africa and Sangomas in Southern Africa are examples Read more on Naturopathy > https://www.webmd.com/balance/guide/what-is-naturopathic-medicine#2, https://theanp.co.uk/What-is-Naturopathy 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

🔍 Urine therapy Unsafe with pregnancy This is the use of urine with the intention of improving the wellbeing. Human or animal urine is applied to the skin or gums, or it is swallowed as a drink (urophagia) in order to gain some health benefits Caution Many reputable health organisations advise against the drinking of urine If ingested, it may cause: - Diarrhoea - Fatigue - Fever It contains waste products that may put strain on your kidneys It may contain toxins especially when the donor had been on specific medications Therapy for: Urine skin application: - Insect bites and stings - Jellyfish stings - Toothaches Urination on self or another: - Sexual pleasure - Sexual submisiveness - Sexual arousal Dinking of urine from self, other or animal (e.g. camel) - Asthma - Arthitis - Migraines - Cancer - Indigestion - Wrinkles - Acne Comments Urine is 95% water It is clean (not sterile)* at the point of production in the kidney It becomes quickly contaminated: - As it travels through the uretha, picking up the bacteria within - And as soon as it is out of the body It has been used for health purposes for generations Many base their use of urine on the bible passage Proverbs 5 : 15 - 'Drink waters out of thine own cistern' There is no scientific evidence that urine therapy works Individuals perishing from dehydration may have to consider urine as a source of hydration Army manuals advise against this practice It is advisable to discuss symptoms and concerns with the healthcare giver * Definitions - Sterile: No bacteria - Clean: Usually contains bacteria - Infected: Bacteria growing out of control Read more on Urine therapy > https://www.winchesterhospital.org/health-library/article?id=161688 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

🔍 Black Salve Unsafe with pregnancy Page redirects to Unsafe Practices Caution ------------------------------- Therapy for: ------------------------------- Comments ------------------------------- Read more on Black Salve > ------------------------------- 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

🔍 Ozone Therapy Unsafe with pregnancy The use and inhalation of ozone gas with the intention of promoting wellbeing. It usually aims to treat a disease or a wound. It is a colourless gas that 'smells like rain' Caution Many people have died as a result of ozone therapy Many more have come to serious harm and life changing disabilities Heart and lung damages are common side effects especially when inhaled or injected Regular home generation of ozone contributes to the undesirable 'ozone pollution' Avoid in: Children Asthma Therapy for: AIDS Herpes zooster Hepatitis B Multiple sclerosis Cancer Alzheimer's dementia Osteoarthitis Herniated disks Diabetic wounds and tissue damages Infected wounds Circulatory disorders Viral diseases Mouth infections Oral hygiene Activate antioxidants in the body Boost immunity Comments Ozone (O3) is rich in oxygen & harsh to germs This makes it tempting to use in all these condition above However, it is needed in high doses to achieve these effects The high dose required is also very damaging to the human cells and organs Its use on skin and wounds have less-serious risks than if inhaled or injected Its use is prohibited by a number of health organisations Read more on Ozone Therapy > https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3312702/, https://www.healthline.com/health/ozone-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 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 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

🔍 Naprapathy Safe with pregnancy It is the gentle manipulation of muscles, tendons and joints with the aim of releasing tension, and to restore the normal flow of energy through the body. The practitioner identifies some 'knots' and work on them to release the tension. Nutritional advice is usually provided alongside to complete the therapy session Caution It may aggravate pain Avoid in rheumatoid arthritis Neck manipulation can sometimes lead to serious consequences Therapy for: Lower back pain Tennis elbow Neck stiffness Tension headache Migraine Lumbago Sciatica Shoulder pain Achilles tendon problems Joint pains Comments It is similar to, and was founded by a Chiropractor Practitioners are called Naprapaths Read more on Naprapathy > http://naprapaths.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