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🔍 Prolotherapy Pregnancy: Use with caution It is the injection of an irritant solution into a ligament, tendon or other soft tissue in order to stimulate healing. Natural irritants are injected with the aim of achieving pain relief, and to initiate body responses that promote repair of ligaments, tendons and joints Caution Side effects may include: Pain at injection site Bleeding Nerve or tissue damage Infection Allergy to the injected agent Avoid in: Bleeding disorders Blood thinning medications Acute infections Joint infections Unexplained swellings Recent fractures Therapy for: Low back pain Joint problems - Knees - Shoulders - Hips - Heel Tendon problems Comments A session may include up to 15 injections, and several sessions over many months (3 - 6) are often required The irritants are usually natural products including dextrose or extracts of cod liver oil There is no scientific backing for its effectiveness Ancient Romans irritated gladiatorial wounds to stimulate healing Read more on Prolotherapy > https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320330#what-is-prolotherapy 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

🔍 Cod Liver Oil Unsafe with pregnancy Food supplement derived from the liver of the Atlantic Cod fish. It contains Omega-3 fatty acid, Vitamin A and Vitamin D. These are necessary for good body functions, hence, cod liver oil is believed to promote general wellbeing Caution Avoid in pregnancy; Vitamin A intake can be damaging to the growing baby Used in excess, it may cause: - Vitamin A to accumulate in the liver to harmful levels - Weight loss - Irregular heart rhythm - Damage to arteries from high levels of calcium - Kidney stones Therapy for: Recovery from Heart Attack episode Psoriasis Arthritis Prevents Ricketts in children Helps to repair damaged joints, teeth, nails, skin and hair. Good for wound healing Good for eye health Good for the arteries and heart Improved mental well-being Comments Ancient Scandinavian practice. First used as a medicine in 1789 Read more on Cod Liver Oil > https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-1040/cod-liver-oil 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

🔍 Herbal Tea Pregnancy: Use with caution These are beverages made from the infusion of herb, spices and other plant products in hot water. They are different from the standard tea beverage and they are not made from the regular tea leaves. They are consumed to achieve warmth, relaxation and wellbeing promotion Caution Most herbal tea preparations are safe Some herbs are toxic and harmful to the body Side effects may include: - Liver damage (e.g. with comfey) - Nausea - Dizziness - Teeth erosion Choose your source carefully; some tea preparations may be contaminated with harmful plant products Therapy for: Stress relief Relaxation Smoking cessation Sleep promotion Gut problems Improves digestion Irritable bowel Boost immunity Boost energy levels Antioxidant supply Comments Herbal teas are different from standard tea that is made from the leaves of Camellia sinensis They do not usually contain caffeine The list of herbal teas is long, and they each address different ailments and predicaments Discuss your symptoms and intentions with your healthcare giver Read more on Herbal Tea > https://www.developgoodhabits.com/herbal-tea/ 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

🔍 Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) Safe with pregnancy This is the practice of examining your inner self, and bringing changes to your thoughts and behaviour that help you achieve your desired outcomes Caution There is no evidence that it works for ailments or conditions There is no regulatory body for practitioners, hence many may have no expertise of NLP Therapy for: Increase creativity Improve problem solving skills Achieve goals Achieve a higher state of existence Communication issues Posttraumatic stress Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder Addictions Depression Anxiety Phobias Panic attacks Schizophrenia Obsessions and compulsions (OCD) Boderline personality Pesonality enhancement Success in life/business Self esteem Comments Created by Richard Bandler and John Grinder in the 1970's It aims to provide an insight into the ways in which your mind works It is frequently compared with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) There is a scientific belief that NLP methods are outdated and unproven Read more on Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) > https://www.goodtherapy.org/learn-about-therapy/types/neuro-linguistic-programming, https://www.nlpacademy.co.uk/what_is_nlp/ 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: 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

🔍 Pet Therapy (Animal Assisted Therapy) Pregnancy: Use with caution This is the involvement of animals as a form of treatment to improve social, emotional, physical and mental wellbeing Caution This is not appropriate when there is a dislike of animals or allergies to them Animal cruelty is not acceptable and should not be practiced : be humane to pets and animals at all times If you do not feel that the chosen animal is good for you, return them responsibly. Do not abandon them Assess the suitability of the animal by spending time with them either at home or in their current place of abode or Pet store Therapy for: Animals can: Provide a sense of calm, comfort and safety Divert attention from an unpleasant or stressful situation Provide a method of ‘touch therapy’ by being stroked or hugged Provide a means of verbal communication that is easy on the human (One way verbal) Encourage exercise and activity Their presence also: Reduces anxiety and depression Promotes social interaction Provide unconditional love and affection Provide genuine companionship This is useful in a number of situations as a complementary addition to other forms of treatment: Children with mental health issues Distraction method for pain and unpleasant experiences Dementia support PTSD ADHD Autism Loneliness Depression Social Isolation Disabilities Cancer supportive management Owning a pet is associated with: Lower levels of stress hormones Lower blood pressure Lower heart attacks and strokes Comments Research your chosen pet before you acquire it Find out: - What are the bedding/environment/housing requirements? - What does it eat? - How to recognise illness or unusual behaviour? Read more on Pet Therapy (Animal Assisted Therapy) > https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/therapy-types/animal-assisted-therapy. http://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/small-pet/gerbil/gerbil-bedding Get help deciding your choice of dog here 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

🔍 Gua Sha Unsafe with pregnancy The practice of scraping the skin with a tool, with the aim of releasing unhealthy accumulations within the muscles. It is believed that the resulting bruises allow old blood to flow out and new blood to flow in for repair, regeneration, recovery and wellbeing Caution It can result in: Significant tissue damage Burns Kidney damage Avoid in: Skin conditions Bleeding disorders Anti-clot medications Pacemaker use Deep vein thrombosis Therapy for: Muscle injury Muscle pain Muscle tension Joint pain Back pain Carpal tunnel syndrome Chest congestion Menopausal symptoms Sports injuries Stiff back Stiff neck Hepatitis Migraines Tourette syndrome Comments The skin should not be broken during treatment Its manifestations are a mimic of physical abuse and it has been confused with it many times by authorities The resulting bruises are known as petechiae or sha It is similar to the Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation (IASTM) performed by physiotherapists Ensure sterilisation of the scrapper to reduce the risk of disease transfer Read more on Gua Sha > https://www.healthline.com/health/gua-sha 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

🔍 Chondroitin Sulphate Safe with pregnancy A dietary supplement that helps the repair of joint cartilages. It is usually sold in combination with Glucosamine, another naturally occurring substance that is beneficial for the cartilages in a joint Caution It is generally safe to use May occassionally cause Nausea, Diarrhoea or Tummy upsets May make Asthma worse; check with your care giver Therapy for: Osteoarthritis Joint Health Joint Pain Cancer Supportive Care Comments The Chondroitin Sulfate on the shelves are usually manufactured from animal sources, including cow cartilage and shark skeleton Read more on Chondroitin Sulphate > https://www.oaph.com/patient-resources/education/truth-about-glucosamine-and-chondroitin-sulfate 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

🔍 Imagery Rehearsal Therapy (IRT) Safe with pregnancy It is the process of re-writing nightmares so that they are replaced with better dreams. It is easy to learn and to practice. Perseverance is key to its effectiveness Caution May not be suitable for individuals with PTSD Recounting bad dreams can be distressing to some people Avoid in people with severe mental illnesses Try to abstain from alcohol, marijuana or other recreational drugs whilst you try IRT It may take up to 10 trials before you notice good results; persevere Therapy for: Nightmares Unpleasant dreams Night terrors Comments There are three steps to IRT; (1) Write down or note the central themes of the bad dream - Keep a pen and paper next to your bed - Avoid the use of phone or tablet for writing during the night (2) Rewrite the story in the nightmare; - Imagine it vividly, or better still, use pen and paper - Practice a few until you are happy with the desired ending - Make it end positively - Introduce some heroes or rescuers - Give some people, perhaps yourself, different super-powers - Endow yourself with the knowledge of self-defence or weapon use - Make it extreme or outlandish - Involve others, e.g. the military for back-up (3) Re-dream - As you prepare to sleep, get into bed and make yourself comfortable - Say to yourself, or imagine it vividly if you would rather not say it: • "If I have this bad dream again, I will change the story and make it better" - Start/initiate your dream sequence. Be vivid and ignore/block out external stimulus - Imagine the new ending to the dream; play it out - Repeat the statement over and over again, as you imagine the new ending: • "If I have this bad dream again, I will change the story and make it better" - Continue until you fall asleep Alternative statements to say to your self: "If or when I have the beginnings of the same bad dream, I will be able to INSTEAD have this much better dream with a positive outcome.” “If or when I have this dream again, I will be aware of having it and not only can I dream the better version, but I will shape it more positively while it happens!" Read more on Imagery Rehearsal Therapy (IRT) > https://psychcentral.com/blog/a-brief-guide-to-imagery-rehearsal-therapy-irt-for-nightmare-disorders-for-clinicians-and-patients/ 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

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

🔍 Coaching Safe with pregnancy It is the process of assisting an individual to achieve their goals. These goals may be towards an improvement of their ability or wellbeing. Coaching takes them from where they currently are, to where they want to be Caution Due to lax regulations for coaches, anyone could label themselves as coaches, and sell their services to others Coaches do not set your goals for you, they only assist you in working towards the achievement Coaches are different from Counsellors and from Mentors: - Counsellors explore your past to help remove obstacles to your progress - Coaches deal with the present to help you learn how to achieve your goals - Mentors discuss your future and aid you in identifying what your goals could be Therapy for: There are coaches for a number of situations, all with the aim of improving the functional wellbeing of the individual. Conditions that respond favourably to coaching include: ADHD : Setting goals and achieving some life mile stones Executive Function: Human resource development to cope with stressful workplace situations Relationship: For improvement in personal and business relationships Financial: Financial goal setting and debt management Health and Wellness: Medication compliance in Diabetes Chronic illness management Weight management Smoking Caessation Life: Work-Life Balance Comments Other forms include Sports and Vocal coaches The coach is not necessarily an expert in the chosen domain, instead, they are facilitators The coach therefore does not teach, rather, they help the individual to learn Read more on Coaching > https://www.skillsyouneed.com/learn/coaching.html Safe with pregnancy Pregnancy use with caution Safe with diabetes Diabetes use with caution Safe with children Children use with caution Pregnancy unknown Diabetes unknown Children unknown Submit Your content has been submitted An error occurred. Try again later Edit Intervention Safe with diabetes Safe with children Most Searched Interventions Pet Therapy (Animal Assisted Therapy) This is the involvement of animals as a form of treatment to improve social, emotional, physical and mental wellbeing Faith Healing This is the practice of prayers and hand gestures in a belief that healing can occur as a result. Faith is usually (but not always) part of a religious practice. It can be exercised individually or through a collective of similarly inclined people Ginger The consumption of ginger-based products to improve health. It is both healthy and delicious, and it has been a part of the human diet for generations Cannabidiol. CBD Oil Extract oil from the Cannabis plant. It may be smoked, vaped, sprayed into the cheeks or placed in the mouth. It is used as an agent to promote wellbeing

🔍 Kava Kava Unsafe with pregnancy This is the act of making a drink from the roots of the kava plant (Piper methysticum). It is taken for religious and general wellbeing purposes Caution Moderate use of kava for short periods (1 - 2) months appears to be safe Side effects may include: Headaches Eye problems Heart problems Fatigue Nausea Rash Fever Jaundice Liver damage Avoid in: Parkinson's disease Depression Therapy for: Anxiety Stress Poor sleep ADHD Epilepsy Migraines Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Muscle pains Sexual enhancement Wound healing Comments It is banned in many countries; check your local guidelines It is available as tablets, capsules, powdered or as ready-made tea It is a social drink similar to the manner in which alcohol is used in western societies Kava has been used for thousand of years by the Pacific Island populations Read more on Kava Kava > https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK548637/ 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

🔍 Poison Nut (Strychnos nux-vomica) Unsafe with pregnancy This refer to the poisonous nut of the strychnine tree that grows in Asia. When processed, it is believed that small amounts given to individuals can improve some aspects of their health and wellbeing Caution Ingestion of unprocessed nuts can kill Use of prepared nux vomica can have some side effects: - Restlessness - Drowsiness - Seizures and convulsions - Breathing problems - Liver failure Accidental poisoning is usually caused by inhaling the powder or absorption through the skin Therapy for: Cancer Heart disease Erectile dysfunction Male infertility and impotence Menstrual problems Inflammatory conditions Bloating and heartburn Hangover Mental strain Comments Most cultures and societies consider it unwise to ingest confirmed and unregulated poisons as a means of treating illnesses or improving wellbeing It is used by humans in killing animals, either as bait or as arrow poisons It is listed as a chemical hazard in some countries Discuss your health concerns and symptoms with your healthcare giver Read more on Poison Nut (Strychnos nux-vomica) > The dangers of poison ingestion 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