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🔍 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

🔍 Hydrotherapy Safe with pregnancy This is the application of water to stimulate blood flow for therapeutic purposes. It can be in the form of water, ice or steam, and its use can be internal or external. Water regulates temperature and pressure, thereby modifying wellbeing and disease processes alike. Immersion is often combined with exercises to realise the full potential of hydrotherapy Caution Beware extremes of temperature; significantly cold or hot water will cause more harm than benefits Avoid if you have: An open wound Incontinence Chlorine allergy Poorly controlled epilepsy Acute vomiting Significant illness symtoms including heart failure and shortness of breath Refrain form urinating in public hydrotherapy sites Therapy for: General Acute pain management Chronic pain management Improved self confidence Relaxation Recovery and recuperation from illness or surgery Stroke rehabilitation Mobility Improved body movement Allows weightbearing on delicate body structures e.g joint replacements Improved coordination and body balance Improve independence Improved walking ability and technique Muscles and Joints Improved function Muscle healing Improved muscle strength Arthritis management Reduce swelling Back and neck problems, including ankylosing spondylitis Organs Improved circulation Blood pressure management Improved heart health Improved skin defence function Improved executive function Improved immunity Comments It is as old as mankind Used by ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman civilisations The warmth of the water relaxes the muscle and promotes their movement The buoyancy supports the weight of the muscles and encourages them to move You don't have to be a swimmer to enjoy the benefits of hydrotherapy It could be as a full body immersion or as a partial immersion Techniques include: Showers Alternate hot and cold water flow directed unto the back and spine Baths Water soaked sheets Water soaked towels Read more on Hydrotherapy > https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4049052/ 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

🔍 Auriculotherapy Safe with pregnancy This is the stimulation of the different parts of the external ear to manage disease conditions in the body. The stimulated ear parts are assumed to represent the body part being treated. It is a form of micro-acupuncture on the ear Caution Quite safe Can cause injury to the ear The procedure may be painful Therapy for: Chronic Pain Migraine Back Pain/ Sciatica Hiccups Epilepsy supportive care Elderly dementia care PTSD Sleep disorders Comments Practised for nealy 5 thousand years The body mappping is similar to those of iridology and reflexology It does not seem to have any scientific evidence of effectiveness Read more on Auriculotherapy > https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6011381/ 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

🔍 Flower Remedy Safe with pregnancy Liquid extracts from wildflowers mixed with water to drink or dropped on the tongue. Different flowers address separate issues; allow your therapist to guide your choice Caution It is generally safe Rarely, it may aggravate: - Allergies - Hay fever Therapy for: When there is a desire to: Increase creativity Calm the mind Balance the emotions Create positive emotional states Be less cynical, and more accepting of situations Increases social acceptance of the individual Comments Developed by Dr Edward Bach in the 1930's There are 38 remedies, each one directed at a particular characteristic or emotional state Click here for the list, click here for Remedy Chooser Read more on Flower Remedy > https://www.bachcentre.com/new/en/remedies/the-38-remedies/quick-reference-guide/, https://www.bachflowerscanada.com/pages/the-38-bach-flowers, https://www.bachremedies.com/en-us/remedy-chooser 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

🔍 Turmeric Safe with pregnancy Use of Turmeric in medicinal preparations Caution It is sometimes contaminated illegally with cheaper and poisonous products m,n Therapy for: Food ingredient; savoury and sweet dishes Tasty Contains small amounts of curcumin, which seems to have the ability to kill some cancer cells - However, large amounts are needed to ingest to achieve this - Such amounts seem to be harmful to both the liver and the gut Comments No scientific evidence of medical effectiveness Research is ongoing Read more on Turmeric > https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/cancer-in-general/treatment/complementary-alternative-therapies/individual-therapies/turmeric 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 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

🔍 Tea Safe with pregnancy This is a drink made by pouring hot water onto fresh or dried leaves of the tea plant. It is the second most common drink after water. It is easy to make and commonly available. Tea drinking, either as an individual action or social event, promotes health and social wellbeing Caution It is safe to drink Hot tea may burn or scald Herbal teas are different from this regular tea that is commonplace Therapy for: Rehydration Refreshment Relaxation Warming up Social interaction Good sleep Health promotion Antioxidant supply Associated with good heart health Comments Tea may be classified according to region - China, Japanese, African, Indonesian, Darjeeling or Assam It may also be classified by maufacturing process; - Green tea: unfermented, the most natural. (may also have more health benefits) - Oolong tea: partially fermented - Black tea: fermented Tea leaves contain about 4% caffeine, a stimulant It contains Tannins; a colourless, bitter-tasting chemical that gives tea its sharp taste The tea plant, Camellia sinensis , has been cultivated and used by humans for about 5,000 years Read more on Tea > https://www.today.com/series/one-small-thing/top-10-health-benefits-drinking-tea-t81111 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

🔍 Self-Hypnosis Safe with pregnancy This is a natural therapy whereby a person spends time with their inner self. It allows the individual to achieve a heightened state of mind that is highly focussed. They can therefore alter their own thinking, emotions, fears and bad habits Caution It is very safe Ensure that your environment is safe and comfortable before you start Therapy for: Anxiety Depression Sleep disorders Asthma Improve concentration Improve problem solving Self-control Manage stress Pain control Anger issues Childbirth anaesthesia Comments It is quite easy to learn and master Autogenic training is closely related to self-hypnosis When in hypnosis, you are always aware and in control You can stop the process whenever you wish to do so Read more on Self-Hypnosis > https://www.hypnosisandhealing.co.uk/self-help-centre/how-to-use-self-hypnosis-to-achieve-your-goals/, https://www.wikihow.com/Perform-Self-Hypnosis 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

🔍 Activated Charcoal Cleanse Unsafe with pregnancy Superheated charcoal ingested with an intention to achieve 'internal cleansing' Caution Charcoal is capable of absorbing nutrients in the gut, thereby depriving your body of these Charcoal is not absorbed by the body into the blood, and therefore it is not able to remove toxins from the blood It can cause nausea, dehydration and constipation It can reduce the actions of your regular medications in the gut: this can have serious consequences Charcoal can be dangerous to the body if there are high concentrations in the gut Charcoal can cause serious damage to the lungs if inhaled or aspirated after vomiting Oral Charcoal should only be prescribed by a qualified health practitioner, usually a doctor Therapy for: Removal of poisons from the gut in an emergency situation (preferably within the first hour after ingestion) Used by doctors for drug overdoses and poisons Wound Healing Comments It does not absorb Alcohol, so it is not useful for the treatment of Hangovers It is available in tablet, powder or liquid form It is a time tested wound healing product when applied to the surface of the wound Read more on Activated Charcoal Cleanse > https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/327074 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

🔍 Dry needling Pregnancy: Use with caution This is the practice of inserting needles into knots in muscles (trigger points) to relieve pain and improve their movement function. It is different from acupuncture although it uses similar needles Caution There is a risk of infection due to the needle penetration Side effects may include: - Bruising - Bleeding - Pain If performed on the chest, it may cause pneumothorax Avoid on the tummy of pregnant individuals Avoid on diseased or injured skin areas Avoid on the jaw; it may injure the salivary glands Avoid in the loin; it may injure the kidneys Therapy for: Muscle Pain 'Knots' in muscles Poor muscle function Comments Also called Myofascial Trigger Point Dry Needling or Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) Injection of anaesthetic into these 'knots' (myofascial trigger points) was a recognised treatment. It was suspected that injection without the drug also had a good effect, hence 'dry' needling was conceived Read more on Dry needling > https://www.physio-pedia.com/Dry_needling, https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/on-pins-and-needles-just-what-is-dry-needling#:~:text=Dry%20needling%20is%20a%20treatment,neuromusculoskeletal%20pain%20and%20movement%20impairments. 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

🔍 Probiotics Safe with pregnancy These are natural bacteria and yeasts that are believed to be beneficial to wellbeing. They are referred to as 'good' or 'friendly' bacteria and they are either added to yogurts, or taken as food supplements Caution You can not be sure of the ecxact bacteria advertised on any probiotic label since they do not undergo rigorous testing One form may help some people in certain conditions, whilst being unhelpful to other situations; choose carefully Avoid in: Conditions of low immunity HIV or AIDS Therapy for: Promote gut health Improve digestion Good weight control Obesity Bloating Irritable bowel (IBS) Constipation Diarrhoea Stomach ulcers Inflammation Boost immunity Skin health Depression Blood cholesterol Comments When illnessses disrupt the natural state of bacteria in the gut, probiotics may help restore the balance They are classed as food, rather than medicine Common sources include: - Yogurt - Sauerkrat - Kimchi - Kefir Different probiotics are useful for different conditions Broad-spectrum probiotics combine many types of 'friendly' bacteria to address many conditions at the same time Read more on Probiotics > https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/probiotics-101 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

🔍 Glutamine Safe with pregnancy A naturally occurring protein that helps the body to rebuild muscles after injury, surgery or illness. It also aids the body in maintaining a good immunity, especially in the gut Caution It is generally safe Too much consumption will cause nausea and vomiting Therapy for: Sickle Cell Disease Good gut health Improved immunity Muscle health AIDS Cancer Chemotherapy Comments Good sources for glutamine include: Corn White Rice Tofu Beef Eggs Read more on Glutamine > https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/glutamine#section6 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

🔍 Tui Na Safe with pregnancy This is a type of massage that applies pressure to acupuncture points on the body. Hand and finger pressure replaces the acupuncture needles as the practitioner attempts to stimulate the flow of qi energy. It aims to balance the body energy-flow and to promote wellbeing Caution It is safe It may be painful Side effects may include: - Pain during and after the procedure - Bruising Avoid in: Open wounds Therapy for: Back pain Neck pain Joint aches Headaches Depression Arthritis Stress Fatigue Sleeplessness Premenstrual syndrome Improving breastfeeding Digestive problems Improved blood circulation Cancer supportive care Comments Tui means 'to push', and na means 'to lift and squeeze' It is based on eigth techniques that are rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine It is related to anma (Japanese massage) and shiatsu Discuss your symptoms of concern with your healthcare giver Read more on Tui Na > https://www.healthline.com/health/tuina 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