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  • Negative air ionization therapy

    šŸ” Negative air ionization therapy Safe with pregnancy It is the inhalation of air that is rich in negative ions. The human body can sense these negative ions and we often refer to it as 'fresh air'. It is no wonder that we go for walks in nature and we spend time on the beach, both great sources of natural ionization Caution It is safe Home ionizer machines may pose a hazard risk when located in small enclosed spaces Ionized jewelry does not convert the ambient air to negative ions Lightning generates negative ions. However, unprotected exposures to lightning strikes are highly dangerous Therapy for: Lung health Allergies Immunity boost Stress relief Sleep hygiene; to regulate sleep pattern Depression Seasonal affective disorder Improve thinking ability Comments Fresh air is natural Surroundings rich in negative ion air include: - Waterfalls - During and after a rainfall - Mountains - Riverbanks - During lightning strikes and thunderstorms Stuffy rooms or airconditioned enclosures can lead to an acccumulation of positive ions, the opposite of negative ions Symptoms of positive ion load can include headaches, unpleasantness, acute respiratory irritation and joint discomfort Read more on Negative air ionization therapy > https://www.healthline.com/health/negative-ions#how-they-form, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6213340/ 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

  • Cannabidiol. CBD Oil

    šŸ” Cannabidiol. CBD Oil Unsafe with pregnancy 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 Caution Long term use may cause: - Sleeping problems - Reduced Appetite - Tiredness - Diarrhoea Plants may be contaminated with fungi and bacteria or dangerous pesticides sprayed on crops. They may affect how other medicines work They can affect how your liver works Poorly sourced ones may contain high levels of THC, and can result in: - Hallucinations - Suicidal thoughts - Significant change in behaviour and mood Therapy for: Anxiety Movement Disorders Chronic Musculoskeletal pain Parkinson’s Disease Acne and Psoriasis Depression Nausea ADHD Irritable Bowel Syndrome Heart diseases Cancer, supportive care Chemotherapy, supportive care (nausea) Pain related to: - Multiple Sclerosis - Cancer - Epilepsy Comments The smoking route is quick to act (90 seconds) and acts for up to 3 hours. Oral route is slow to act but acts for longer, and it doesn’t damage the lungs. Read more on Cannabidiol. CBD Oil > https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/cannabis-the-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 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

  • Herbal Supplements

    šŸ” Herbal Supplements Unsafe with pregnancy These are herbal preparations with active ingredients made from the different parts of plants. Their activity may be enough to make big changes to the way our body functions. Many of the changes will be positive and desirable, and many will be adverse and unwanted Caution There is usually not enough evidence for their efficacy Regulation of the preparations is not as firm as conventional medicines They may cause harm if taken with other medicines, either by making the medicine less effective or too effective Many of the potential side effects are not well documented yet, hence you may be at an unknown risk 'Natural' does not mean 'safe' Avoid in: Pregnancy and breastfeeding Children Elderly Liver and kidney diseases People awaiting surgery Unstable heart disease Therapy for: List of Herbal Supplements, their uses and interactions: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/herb_All.html Chamomile Tea Kava Kava Valerian Lemon Balm Comments Supplements are concentrates of herbs and the quantity may easily overwhelm the body systems, unlike the tiny amounts of herbs we regularly include in our food Contact the hospital or healthcare giver if you have questions or a bad reaction to herbal supplements It is helpful to report any side effects through the recognised methods of reporting in your country Read more on Herbal Supplements > https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/herbal-medicines/ 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

  • Chinese Herbal Medicines

    šŸ” Chinese Herbal Medicines Unsafe with pregnancy The use of ancient Chinese herbs and methods to manage conditions that do not readily have a definitive cure with modern medicine Caution Avoid in pregnancy and breastfeeding Chinese labelling of herbs is sometimes not consistent; hence you may take too much of the same thing without realising it A number of products are toxic to the body, and some of them have caused liver failure, heart attacks and stroke Therapy for: Skin diseases: - Eczema - Psoriasis - Acne - Rosacea Gut disorders: - Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Ulcerative colitis - Chronic constipation Gynaecological issues: - Pre-menstrual syndrome - Painful periods (dysmenorrhoea) - Endometriosis - Infertility Cystitis Hepatitis C HIV supportive care Chronic Fatigue syndromes Respiratory conditions: - Asthma care - Bronchitis - Chronic cough - Sinusitis Joint problems: Arthritis Mental Health: - Depression - Anxiety Comments Ancient Chinese practice since 3BC Most products are safe especially when obtained from regulated practitioners Read more on Chinese Herbal Medicines > http://rchm.co.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 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

  • Pilates

    šŸ” Pilates Safe with pregnancy This is a form of exercise that aims to strengthen the body in a natural and even way. It places emphasis on core strength as it attempts to improve your general fitness and wellbeing Caution It is generally considered safe Therapy for: Stress management Physical and Mental tension Enhances smooth joint mobility Helps with posture and body attitude Improves balance and flexibility Beneficial to elite athletes: may reduce risk of injury Comments It was developed by Joseph Pilates, initially called contrology Unlike Yoga, Pilates requires the use of mats and other apparatus Read more on Pilates > http://www.society-of-sports-therapists.org/index.php/public_information/what-is-sports-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 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

  • Ear Candling

    šŸ” Ear Candling Safe with pregnancy It is the dripping of beeswax, honey and herbs into the ear canal to promote ear health and general wellbeing Caution Relatively safe when performed by experienced therapists Can be quite dangerous with the risks of: - Burns - Damage to eardrum Avoid in: Ongoing ear infections, especially inner ear Facial infections Sinus infections Dental infections Grommets in the ears Perforated eardrum Cochlear implants Ear swellings High blood pressure Therapy for: Relaxation Stress relief Ear Wax removal Clear the sinuses Regulate ear pressures Migraines Swimmer's ear Vertigo Ear itching Post flying ear issues Comments It is also known as Thermo-Auricular therapy It has been practiced since ancient civilisations Read more on Ear Candling > https://www.therapy-directory.org.uk/articles/ear-candling.html#:~:text=Ear%20candling%20(also%20known%20as,herbs%20into%20the%20ear%20canal. 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

  • Power Balance

    šŸ” Power Balance Safety with pregnancy unknown These are bracelets that are meant to enhance the natural energy field of the body, and thus increase strength, balance and flexibility. Sporting ability is claimed to be improved by wearing a Power Balance wristband Caution Experts claim that Power Balance does not have any active effect on the body The advertisement have been found by experts to be false and misleading Many countries have issued fines and other penalties to Power Balance promoters for 'misleading claims' Therapy for: Athleticism Comments There is ample evidence and admission from manufacturers that it is not better than a placebo Placebos are much cheaper Button I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. 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 for 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

  • Ginkgo Biloba

    šŸ” Ginkgo Biloba Unsafe with pregnancy This is a supplement that is made from the Ginkgo tree. It contains antioxidants and it has been used for therapeutic purposes for thousands of years. Ingestion of ginkgo is believed to enhance the wellbeing Caution It may interact with some drugs in a dangerous manner: Warfarin Antidepressants Aspirin Side effects include: Nausea Headaches Stoach upset Restlessness Therapy for: Alzheimer's Disease Dementia Memory enhancement Improved thinking and executive function Tinnitus Blood Circulation Anxiety Glaucoma Prevent bed wetting Increase sexual energy Comments It is often taken as tablets, capsules or liquid extracts Many of the health claims are not confirmed by scientific evidence Read more on Ginkgo Biloba > https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/263105 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

  • Kombucha Tea

    šŸ” Kombucha Tea Unsafe with pregnancy This is tea fermented from a special 'mushroom'. The 'mushroom' is in truth a slab of an agreeable growth between a yeast and a good natured bacteria (Symbiotic Culture Of Bacteria and Yeast: SCOBY) Caution It is generally safe especially when less than 120 mls per day is ingested Contamination during the process of fermentation can result in serious side effects affecting all body systems Rarely, it may cause: - Liver problems - Kidney damage - Death Avoid in: Poor immunity conditions Therapy for: Memory loss Joint pain Aging Premenstrual syndrome High blood pressure Supportive care for cancer Constipation Improve body resilience Comments Be aware that it has a mild alcohol content; avoid when alcohol is not desirable or appropriate There is no scientific evidence of its effectivenesss in treating any disease Read more on Kombucha Tea > https://www.emedicinehealth.com/kombucha_tea/vitamins-supplements.htm 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

  • Energy Healing

    šŸ” Energy Healing Safe with pregnancy A practitioner uses their hands to direct and intensify life energy (chi) to make the body stronger. The 'healing hands' may touch, hover, or be distant from the receiving individual. The specific name given to each type will depend upon the practitioner, the place of practice and the belief or non-beliefs associated with the process Caution The healing sessions can cause physical pain to some body parts Energy healing as a single therapy is unlikely to cure diseases; always discuss your concerns with the healthcare giver Therapy for: Pain relief Psychological and emotional issues Spiritual issues Internal problems with glands and organs Comments Examples include: Reiki Refexology Spiritual healing Faith healing Read more on Energy Healing > https://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-23890/what-everyone-should-know-about-energy-healing.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

  • AƧaĆ­ Berries

    šŸ” AƧaĆ­ Berries Safe with pregnancy Berries from the AƧaĆ­ Palm trees rich in vitamins and nutrients and antioxidants. Ingestion is thought to be of immense benefit to health and wellbeing Caution AƧaĆ­ supplements are mostly available as processed products Some of these products may have added ingredients, beware and be vigilant Some products, especially the Juice form, may have a high sugar content Reliance on AƧaĆ­ for health problems can be dangerous. Consult your healthcare provider to advise on a full package of care for your health needs Some marketers have been found to make fraudulent claims about the benefits of AƧaĆ­ Therapy for: Omega-3 fatty acid requirement Heart diseases Diabetes management Cholesterol management Disease prevention Weight management Arthritis Mineral defficiencies - Iron - Zinc - Magnesium - Potassium - Copper - Vit C - Vit A - Vit B1, B2, B3 - Vit E Comments They go bad very quickly, hence they come in powdered form or smoothies They are predominantly from South American Amazon rainforests They are also referred to as 'Purple Gold' They are technially not 'berries' but 'drupes' Read more on AƧaĆ­ Berries > https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/305576 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

  • Animal Assisted therapy: Other Large Sized Pets

    šŸ” Animal Assisted therapy: Other Large Sized Pets Pregnancy: Use with caution The use of an animal companion as a pet to improve an individual's social, emotional, motivational or functional activities Caution Veterinary facilities near you may not be familiar with many species of exotic pets Ample living spaces or rented fields are needed Cost of care can be high Therapy for: Anxiety Stress Loneliness Depression Common species include: Llamas Monkeys Comments Spending time with a large pet animal is beneficial to mental wellbeing Imported animals may harbour diseases that are harmful to humans Disposing of an unwanted or a dead large animal is often challenging Read more on Animal Assisted therapy: Other Large Sized Pets > https://www.thesprucepets.com/list-of-exotic-pets-1237277 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

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