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🔍 Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) Pregnancy: Use with caution This is the application of low-powered lasers to the surface of the body to stimulate the cells into improved function and optimal wellbeing Caution It is generally safe to use It does not treat diseases; discuss symptoms with your healthcare giver Therapy for: Neck Pain Tendon pain Low back pain Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Carpal tunnel syndrome Fibromyalgia Wound healing Skin problems e.g. burns, scars, acne, psoriasis, vitiligo, swellings, rashes and other lesions Stem-cell transplant supportive care Temporomandibular joint problems Hair loss Treatment of inflammation Restoring function to a joint, tissue or muscle Dental problems e.g. inflammed tissues in the mouth Comments High-powered beams cut easily through human flesh, hence the power of the laser on tissue is recognised Harnessing the power before the destructive threshold is the basis of low-level laser therapy LLLT can be administered to acupuncture points when it is referred to as Laser Acupuncture Read more on Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) > https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4126803/#:~:text=LLLT%20involves%20exposing%20cells%20or,cutting%2C%20and%20thermally%20coagulating%20tissue, https://www.healthline.com/health/cold-laser-therapy#purpose 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

🔍 Glucosamine Safe with pregnancy This is a natural substance that is present in cartilage as a building block. It works together with chondroitin sulphate to ensure the wellbeing of the joint cartilages. They can be obtained in different forms including sprays, caplets and gels Caution It is mostly safe to use It can adversely interact with some medications like warfarin Side-effects include wind, bloating and cramps May cause allergies especially in people with asthma or shellfish allergies Therapy for: Joint health Osteoarthritis It has been loosely associated with: Impeoved heart health Stroke prevention Comments It is found in the shells of shellfish Read more on Glucosamine > https://www.nhs.uk/news/2011/05May/Documents/BtH_supplements.pdfhttps://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

🔍 Guided Meditation Safe with pregnancy The practice of meditating according to the instructed guidance of a practitioner. The practitioner may be present in person, or the guidance is presented through written or digital media. It is usually the first phase of meditation until you learn independent, unguided means of conducting your own meditation Caution You may need to try different types of guided meditation until you find a suitable one Therapy for: Improve wellbeing Improve quality of life Develop coping mechanisms Manage anger and self control Manage chronic pain Reduce stress Comments It includes guided imagery, mindfulness, meditation music and meditation tapes amongst others Read more on Guided Meditation > https://www.mindful.org/category/meditation/guided-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 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

🔍 Live Blood Analysis (LBA) Unsafe with pregnancy This is the use of dark field microscopy to observe live blood cells and attempt to assess the individual's state of wellbeing. The methods used are not regulated and there is no scientific backing for the claims. LBA does not have any grounding in contemporary science Caution Many LBA practitioners have been successfully prosecuted and convicted of fraudulent practices Many of the 'parasites', 'crystals' or 'diseases' that they observe in the blood film are proven to be impurities and tiny pieces of debris on the glass on which the blood is spread before viewing A large number of their assessment result in diagnoses whereby the purchase of dietary supplements is necessary. These supplements are thereafter suppplied by the practitioner themselves Their health claims are at direct odds with contemporary and acceptable science A dependence on LBA assessment has in the past resulted in serious health issues for the individual, including death You run the additional risks of: - Being diagnosed with a serious disease when you are indeed in good health - Or getting a clean bill of health when you need urgent treatment - And the risk of undergoing expensive, unnecessary and harmful treatment Therapy for: Disease prediction; all types Nutritional Assessment Comments Scientific opinion regards LBA as a 'money-making quackery', a fraud Speak to your healthcare giver for your health concerns Read more on Live Blood Analysis (LBA) > https://goodthinkingsociety.org/projects/good-thinking-about/good-thinking-about-live-blood-analysis/ 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

🔍 Faith Healing Safe with pregnancy 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 Caution Faith healing is safe when used in conjunction with recognised medical interventions Choosing faith healing over medical care for serious injuries or illnesses may lead to death and disability Many people have died doing so, and many continue to die Parents can be sent to jail if they choose faith healing over lifesaving medical care for their children Therapy for: It offers hope to the individual, for all conditions Spiritual upliftment Promotion of wellbeing Comments Placebo effect will help many believers experience an improvement in symptoms after prayer healing Although the improvement is not directly due to the prayers, the faith healer actually helps the individual to achieve that peaceful state of mind that hope brings This effect can-not be more than the body’s own natural abilities; therefore, an established ailment will rapidly overcome this initial placebo improvement and overwhelm the body until it succumbs and die There are similarities with positive thinking. This is not far-fetched from the aptly termed ‘wishful thinking’ Positive thinking is beneficial to the mind, hence the effect of prayers on the mind is positively significant. This effect is however not directly transferrable to the physical body structure Although the physical body may be initially empowered by a positive mind after faith healing, the effect will disappear as the disease condition continues to overwhelm the body Faith healing offers hope, but conventional wisdom suggests that medical care is a must for serious illnesses and injuries Faith healing can be a complementary intervention to support other forms of healing, but it does not appear to be an alternative to conventional wisdom Wisdom in the modern world is measured by evidence available. Although evidence cannot exist for all suitable interventions, the available body of evidence is best taken into account when necessary Faith healing that preaches the rejection of conventional medical wisdom seems to contradict the Abrahamic religion view: ‘Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you. Wisdom is supreme; therefore, get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding’ (Book of Proverbs 4:6-7) Hope without wisdom is unlikely to be sustainable Read more on Faith Healing > https://www.lds.org/manual/teachings-brigham-young/chapter-34?lang=eng, https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/intense-emotions-and-strong-feelings/201106/the-power-hope-and-recognizing-when-its-hopeless 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

🔍 Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) Pregnancy: Use with caution This is a vinegar solution made from apple juice. It has been used for cooking and wellbeing for thousands of years Caution Apple Cider vinegar contains Acid The acid content can damage the lips, teeth, mouth and stomach if taken in tablet form or in high quantities Direct application to the eyes or inner ear can cause serious damage to tissue and function Direct application to the skin may cause burns It may interact with prescrition drugs Some people may be allergic to it Consumption of large amounts can cause kidney damage and low potassium in the blood Therapy for: Blood sugar level control Weight loss Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Improved gut function and digestion Improved wellbeing Improved Skin health Washing your fruits and vegetables before eating Comments The good effects of ACV are from its acidic nature: small quantities of acid will tone the skin, refresh the hair and fight bacteria in various parts of the body When used in the right quantities therefore, it is not difficult to see how ACV should be beneficial When used undiluted, acid can also cause dmage to various parts of the body, hence the side-effects of ACV Read more on Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) > https://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-5875/15-Reasons-to-Use-Apple-Cider-Vinegar-Every-Day.html, https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/apple-cider-vinegar-dosage 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

🔍 Carctol Unsafe with pregnancy It is a mixture of 8 herbs taken orally, that aims to manage cancer. None of the herbs have any anti-cancer properties, but it is believed by some that the combination is able to fight some types of cancer Caution It can cause allergic reactions including: - Tummy upset - Diarrhoea May cause kidney damage It is not likely to cure cancer and it will be harmful in many cases Do not ignore your caregiver's advice in favour of carctol Therapy for: Cancer care and management Comments It was started by Dr Tiwari, Indian Ayurvedic practitioner There is no evidence whatsoever that it treats any form of cancer Talk to your care giver if you are thinking of taking Carctol Do not replace your conventional medicine with Carctol Read more on Carctol > https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/cancer-in-general/treatment/complementary-alternative-therapies/individual-therapies/carctol 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

🔍 Chia seeds Safe with pregnancy These are small flattened seeds originally from South America. They are rich in nutrients that are essential for good body functions. Ingestion is believed to promote general wellbeing Caution Research is yet to show any significant side effects Research is yet to show any significant health benefits as above Excessive consumption may result in: - Constipation - Harmful effects on the gut and the heart It may pass through the gut without being digested if the outer shell is intact It may be better to grind it before eating Therapy for: Dietary supplements Improving general wellbeing Lowers your cholesterol in a good way Regulates the heart rhythm Lowers the blood pressure Decrease joint swellings Prevents blood clots Diverticulosis Comments Some nutrients are well known to have immense health benefits and Chia seeds contain these nutrients in significant levels It is therefore assumed that the consumption of Chia seeds will give similar health effects These nutrients and essential minerals include: - Omega-3 fatty acids - Vitamin B - Folate - Calcium - Iron - Potassium - Zinc - Manganese - Magnesium Chia seeds are not likely to help with weight loss Read more on Chia seeds > https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/food-features/chia-seeds/, https://www.webmd.com/diet/features/truth-about-chia#2 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

🔍 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

🔍 Alexander Technique Safe with pregnancy A mental training method to improve movement and posture. It reduces the harmful effects of unhelpful habits of movement, sitting or standing Caution None significant Therapy for: Long-term back pain Long-term neck pain Posture disorders Vocal training Stage fright Stammering Falls Balance in the Elderly Parkinson's disease Anxiety Comments Created by Frederick Matthias Alexander c1890, Tasmania Read more on Alexander Technique > https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/alexander-technique/ 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

🔍 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

🔍 Guided Imagery Safe with pregnancy You use your imagination to connect your mind and your physical body. By building positive images, your mind guides all your five senses to experience positivity. Just like saliva flows when you imagine good food, your organs respond positively, and you are on your way to relaxation and improved wellbeing Caution It is generally very safe It can aggravate a number of conditions and thus, it is best avoided in: - Bipolar disorders - Depression - PTSD - Social Anxiety Therapy for: Stress management Relaxation Management of fear Anxiety Headaches Pain management Manage sleeplessness Grief management Relationship problems Parkinsonism management Comments It is easy to learn It is an ancient Egyptian and Greek healing practice that has similarities to self-hypnosis 'Images' can be in the form of sight, smells, tastes, sounds or a combination of these Imagery teaches how to control mind images, to keep the positive ones and let go of the negative ones that might be bad for the general wellbeing Read more on Guided Imagery > https://www.headspace.com/meditation/guided-imagery 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