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We will be covering all Alternative Therapies in the near future including

Acupressure 
Acupuncture 
Alexander Technique 
Allergy Therapy 
Aromatherapy  
Art Therapy  
Aston Patterning 
Augenblick Therapy  
Aura Healing 
Aura Soma
Auricular Acupuncture 
Autogenic Training 
Ayurveda 
Bach Flower Remedies 
Beauty Therapy 
Biodynamic Massage
Bioenergetics 
Biofeedback
Biorythms
Bown Technique 
Brain Gym 
Chavutti Thirumal
Chinese Medicine 
Chiropody
Chiropractic 
Colon Hydrotherapy 
Colour Therapy 
Complementary Therapy Counselling
Crystal Therapy 
Dance Movement Therapy 
Do-in 
Dream Therapy 
Feldenkrais Method
Feng Shui 
Floatation Therapy 
Geopathic & Electromagnetic Stress 
Healing 
Hellerwork 
Herbalism 
Hoffman Process 
Holistic Massage 
Homeopathy
Hydrotherapy
Indian Head Massage
Iridology
Kahuna
Kinesiology 
Kirlian Photography 
Life Coaching
Light Therapy
Massage
Magnotherapy 
Meditation 
Metamorphic Technique 
Music Therapy
Naturopathy 
Nutritional Therapy
Orthomolecular Therapy 
Osteopathy 
Past Life Therapy 
Pilates 
Polarity Therapy c
Psychotherapy
Rebirthing 
Reflexology
Reiki 
Rolfing 
Shen Therapy 
Shiatsu 
Skenar Therapy 
Sound Therapy
Thai Massage 
The Bates Method 
The Bowen Technique
Thermo Auricular Therapy 
The Silva Method 
Tragerwork 
Tuina
Voice Therapy
Yoga
Zero Balancing

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CHILDRENS HEALTH

GLOSSARY OF ALTERNATIVE THERAPY

Acupressure uses manual pressure on the acupuncture points instead of needles. Pressure can be applied with the fingers and thumbs or a blunt instrument. It can be particularly helpful in treating children who may not like needles.

Acupuncture is a therapy involving the use of sterile needles that are inserted into strategic points of the body. Acupuncture is particularly useful for treating muscular aches and pains and can reduce the need for painkilling and other drugs.

Alexander Technique is a method of teaching which focuses on posture using the body to support your weight correctly without holding tension. This method is excellent for easing back, shoulder and neck problems and for relieving tension in these areas.

Allergy Therapy is a term used to describe the various methods used to diagnose allergies. Once the allergy has been identified the food or substance can be avoided or a treatment can be started to de-sensitise the allergy. There are several different method of testing for allergies such as blood tests, stool samples or hair mineral analysis. Some therapists prefer to use their own judgement and rely on information gathered and the condition of the fingernails for instance.

Aromatherapy  is the ancient form of using the oils extracted from plants in the treatment of ailments. The therapy works on mind, body and spirit, it can bring a sense of well being as well as treating specific problems. This can be achieved in several ways including massage when oils can be mixed together for a specific purpose. Oils can also be used in a burner, in bathing water, compresses as well as in scented candles.

Art Therapy  is a form of self-exploration that allows people to express their feelings through the use of painting, sculpting, modelling, collage and drawing. Therapists work with people either singly or in groups. Artwork can help a person to learn different things about their life and to get in touch with areas of their personality which may have previously been closed to them.

Aston Patterning this therapy grew from the therapy known as Rolfing and uses massage and movement education usually as a prevention of posture related problems such as back pain.

Augenblick Therapy  based on Wilhelm Reich and Gerda Boyese this body-orientated therapy helps to free blocked emotions and can thus heal body, mind and spirit.

Aura Healing healers using this therapy method work by placing their hands on or near the client and visualising the colour surrounding them. These colours are determined by our mental, emotional and physical state and also by our spiritual awareness. Changes in the auras colour can affect the vibrational frequency of the physical body, if this is not rectified it may appear as a physical illness. An aura healer works with the varying colours to balance the aura.

Aura Soma a form of colour therapy, the therapist will ask the client to choose 4 different coloured bottles of spring water. These contain various herbal extracts that will be applied daily to the skin to balance the chakras. This therapy is used mainly on clients suffering from long standing emotional problems and stress.

Auricular Acupuncture This is ear acupuncture as the Chinese Medical theories believe that there are over 120 acupuncture points in the ear alone. Needles as well as laser and electrical currents are used.

Autogenic Training this is a preventative measure which can help you to take control of you life. It can also help as an aid in giving up smoking, tranquillisers and sleeping pills or losing excess weight. Autogenic training helps to restore harmony between mind, body and spirit, and enables individuals to get the sense of peace and relaxation deep within themselves when self healing processes take place.

Ayurveda this therapy describes three aspects to a person, consciousness, mind and body, for complete health care you should take care of all three. Ayurveda recommends natural methods to reduce stress using daily routines, diets and exercises and other approaches designed to help you gain and maintain ideal health and to combat specific ailments. Other remedies include massage, herbal remedies and breathing exercises.

Bach Flower Remedies these are tinctures derived from plants and used to treat 38 emotional feelings identified by Dr. Bach. They address the emotional imbalances underlying illness and can augment conventional treatments. The tinctures are sold preserved in brandy and can be combined with each other and water to make a more efficacious mixture. Flower remedies are not addictive so can be safely used by children, the elderly and by pregnant women.

Beauty Therapy Includes Swedish massage, facials, sometimes pedicures and manicures. This form of therapy does not always include such vigorous training as indivdual therapies.
Biodynamic Massage this is a form of massage which is based on the theory that energy can become locked in the muscles and gut. It works on the muscles to release this trapped energy and allow it to circulate freely around the body.

Bioenergetics is a modern system of diagnosis that uses a computer to measure electromagnetic energy in the brain. It has been found to be effective for a wide range of disorders. The body shows a reaction to various substances showing its likes and dislikes, diagnosing for itself and indicating what is going on in the body.

Biofeedback The use of electrodes or probes attached to a biofeedback system which feeds back signals or sounds when it detects changes in the body. Can be used to help self-regulate body functions. Often used to treat stress-related problems such as headaches, migraines, IBS, etc.

Biorythms primarily a self help therapy. A chart helps you pin-point your bodies peaks and dips within the life cycle, enabling you to plan for days where things should go exceptionally well and when to avoid getting out of bed. There are many software applications that will let you plot your own biorhythms, some of which can be found on the Internet.

Bown Technique This is a non manipulative hands on therapy, the client is dressed in loose clothing. the practitioner makes a series of light rolling movements on muscles and tendons with fingers and thumbs, it is believed to encourage circulation in areas of mobility and promote lymphatic drainage.

Brain Gym this is a form of educational Kinesiology and works with body movements to balance the relationships of muscle and brain functions with the body. It can be of great help with many areas in developing life skills and the ability to use this method stays with you. It can also be helpful in children who have difficulty with concentration.

Chavutti Thirumal part of the ayurveda family from southern India. A form of unclothed massage to stimulate circulation, energy lines, lymphatic system and digestion.

Chinese Medicine Is the collective term used for the holistic therapies originating in China including Herbalism, Acupuncture and Tai Chi Qigong. Many of these therapies date back thousands of years and are based on ancient chinese principles including the five elements of fire, earth, metal, water and wood that are represented in body parts.. An inbalance in these elements cause inbalances in people. Also, everything can be described as is either yin or yang (cold or hot). Animal substances can be included in remedies although most Western clinics only use plants.

Chiropody this is a hands on therapy using manipulation techniques to treat problems with the spine, joints and muscles especially in the feet.

Chiropractic this is a hands on therapy using manipulation techniques to treat problems with the spine, joints and muscles to improve their function and increase mobility. The belief is that if a minor displacement is left untreated it can lead to disturbances of the nervous system and other illnesses. By using manipulation techniques the practitioner can relieve pain and improve quality of movement. You may be asked to remove your clothing for assessment and treatment, if you do not wish to do so wear appropriate clothing.

Colon Hydrotherapy This therapy involves purifying and cleansing the colon from faecal waste that occording to this therapy can be reabsorbed into the body causing waste related conditions. A tube is used to flush out the colon via the rectum using purified water and can include some cleansing herbs or remedies. Definately an invasive therapy and not for the faint-hearted.

Colour Therapy colour helps to balance systems by working holistically. Each colour has a specific affect on each system and within each colour there are hundreds of different shades, which can have incredible healing properties with vast possibilities. Colour therapists do not claim to effect a cure but say they can improve a patient's health. They describe colour therapy as energy medicine.

Complementary Therapy Counselling Known as the 'talking therapy'. Clients are given the opportunity to talk through their problems and how they feel about them in a therapeutic setting. Counsellors do not generally advice, rather they actively listen and help the client to reach their own solutions with support.

Cranial Osteopathy it works on the theory that cerebrospinal fluid that supports the brain flows with a certain rhythm. Practitioners believe that any disruption to this might be connected to infant colic and other childhood disorders. Gentle manipulation of the skull can help to restore a balanced rhythm and alleviate problems.

Crystal Therapy crystals and gems have long been used as symbols of power and authority and the use of crystals for healing has a very long history. Therapists may place crystals around you or on your body, they can also be held by the client or by the practitioner or a combination of all these practices. The therapist then channels the healing energy into the patient. Different crystals are used for particular ailments

Dance Movement Therapy is a new art therapy and its aim is to enable people to express their feelings through movement. Sometimes practitioners use music and sometimes the natural sounds of feet, hands and legs make the rhythm. It is a popular therapy for those with mental or physical disabilities.

Do-in is a form of self-massage derived from Shiatsu in which reachable parts of the body are massaged to promote the flow of life energy through the body.

Dream Therapy This method uses analysis of dreams to find solutions to current and past problems. Of particular interest are recurring dreams. The theory is that the mind uses symbols during sleep to represent issues and even the solutions to them.

Feldenkrais Method is a system of physical re-education that improves flexibility and body awareness using gentle manipulation.

Feng Shui pronounced Fung Shoy is the practice of analysing and influencing the interaction between people, buildings and the environment in order to enhance quality of life. Originating in Ancient China its basis is the understanding of vital energy known as Chi. Feng Shui also know as Fung Shui, Fen Shui, Feng Schway or even Geomancy is the "Art of Placement" Although covering interior design it is really based on "People in their environment". Alan Stirling

Floatation Therapy Floatation Therapy, Floatation REST or otherwise known as Floating was developed in America. Relaxing on a bed of salt water. Can be used for relaxation, prevent stress, sport injuries, and more.

Geopathic & Electromagnetic Stress This therapy works on the basis that there is energy all around us, both positive and negative. Negative energy can be released from geological faults, power lines and underground streams and either absorbed (using tools such as crystals) or redirected using electromagnetic equipment that clear the body.

Healing is a natural and non-invasive therapy, it is a powerful restorative and relaxant. Healing aims to aid the fundamental sources of ill health, it can be helpful in a wide range of illnesses both physical and psychological. Healing can be used in conjunction with conventional medicine or can be used alone depending on the problem needing treatment.

Hellerwork Through connective tissue bodywork, movement education and dialogue, Hellerwork markedly improves postural alignment and movement, bringing grace ease and effectiveness to the use of the body in daily and specialized activities, Awareness of self, others, and our world improves, painful symptoms reduce. Clients are empowered to take the benefits into their daily lives, learn more useful patterns of movement, attitudes, improving their quality of life on many levels.

Herbalism herbs generally have a positive affect on bodily functions and help to promote a sense of well being. Herbal medicine can help a wide range of problems such as infections, allergies, asthma etc. plant medications are gentle and are well tolerated, they work with the bodies own defence system, they are non-addictive. It is generally better to seek advice on which herbs to use as a small minority can be potentially toxic and should only be taken on expert advice.

Hoffman Process The process, founded by Robert Hoffman over 30 years ago has developed into a multi-method process to experience the intellectual, emotional, spiritual and physical person. This method is emotionally healing and allows one to HEAL THE PAST, LIVE THE PRESENT, CREAT YOUR FUTURE.

Holistic Massage Is a generic term that includes all methods of massage as most massages treat the whole body, mind and spirit, i.e., holistic.

Homeopathy uses herbal remedies to treat illnesses "like for like". The belief is that the cure of the symptom and then the disease is affected by taking a substance to produce the symptoms which the patient is suffering from which will lead to relief from the disease. The remedies can be in tablet, powder, liquid, granules or drops that are taken orally. They are prepared from mineral, plant and some animal substances. Homeopathy is suitable for a number of problems including hay fever, asthma, IBS, migraine, pmt, stress and some rheumatic conditions.

Hydrotherapy involves the use of water hot and cold both internally and externally to help restore and maintain a healthy body.
Hypnotherapy this is not the hypnotism used in stage shows. Hypnotherapy is a trance like state similar to deep relaxation, which can only be induced with the acceptance of the client. While the client is in this deeply relaxed state the practitioner can work on phobias, fears, pain, weight problems or any other symptoms the client may be suffering from. Dentists and surgeons can also use hypnotherapy for pain relief; it can be especially helpful during childbirth. It can make people less aware of pain so is particularly helpful to people who are terminally ill. Children can also benefit from this therapy by reducing their fears.
Indian Head Massage An Ayurveda head massage originally used to keep Indian women's hair lustrous and healthy. Relaxes the muscle covering the head, improve blood flow and the hair follicles. Relieves stress and anxiety.
Iridology a head massage was originally used to keep Indian women's hair lustrous and healthy. It is a form of massage that relaxes the muscles of the head neck and shoulders; it helps to improve the blood flow and the hair follicles and is an excellent way to relieve stress. If oils are used it is also a very good hair treatment.

Kahuna an ancient massage from Hawaii performed with the client unclothed and is said to encourage self-love.

Kinesiology using the muscles in the body a practitioner can detect pain, illness or allergies. This therapy is a fully clothed practice and is based on the muscle re-acting to system imbalances. A strong muscle will be able to resist pressure that is a sign of good health whereas a weak one will be unable to resist even slight pressure and the practitioner will detect a "spongy" feeling in the muscle.

Kirlian Photography photography of a field of energy produced by the body, which varies according to physical and emotional states. Mostly practised in Russia and Eastern Europe with some interest in the UK and USA.
Life Coaching A method that involves the client in tasks and goal-setting that includes weekly sessions usually, by phone with the coach. Progress is very much focused on solutions and moving people on from where they are in their lives. This includes professionally, physically, emotionally, financially and spiritually.

Light Therapy light has a direct affect on the way the body works and the changes of life style can mean that some people can suffer from the lack of natural light even in summer. Light stimulates the brain to produce serotonin, which helps us to feel good, and balances melatonin, which controls our sleep pattern. We need enough light to keep these hormones in balance. Light therapy can be used to treat a wide range of problems including hormonal imbalance, menopausal symptoms, infertility and loss of libido, it can also help to boost the immune system and treat skin problems such as acne, eczema and psoriasis.

Massage there are many types of massage available all with a different purpose. Some forms of massage are to help to tone up the body, some deal with specific areas of aches and pains, and it can also be used to relieve stress. Massage can help with pain management as it releases endorphins; as the skin is an organ in its own right massage can help to release toxins from the system and help to move energy around the body.

Magnotherapy Based on the magnetic field of the earth and north and south poles, this therapyassumes the body has subtle magnetic forces. Ordinary magnets are used to treat illnesses, in the form of wristbands, beds and car seats. Also known as Magnetic Therapy and Magnetotherapy or even Biomagnetic Therapy.

Meditation From the East, a relaxation method that produces an altered state of mind. Used to focus the mind and still the chatter. Linked to yoga, tai chi and many other Eastern therapies.

Metamorphic Technique this therapy uses similar beliefs to reflexology in that the hands and feet are a mirror of the body. Practitioners believe that an imaginary line runs from the ankle along the arch to the big toe, it is also present on the hands and the head. This therapy works on freeing the "life force" and practitioners believe it is the person themselves who activate the healing from within. This technique is especially useful for people who suffer from long term physical and mental illnesses.

Music Therapy this therapy is now very popular in hospitals and is becoming more accepted as a mainstream therapy. Music is being used to relieve the anxiety and fears that can exacerbate pain. It can be used to help autism, stress or depression either in groups or one to one with the therapist. Learning to play an instrument is not the point of this exercise rather it is the joining in and using mainly percussion instruments that is encouraged. The therapist will usually play or sing along with the patients, they also work with other therapist and music therapy is helpful for stroke patients.

Naturopathy therapists believe that disease is caused by an imbalance in the body that affects mind, body and spirit. Balance is achieved by various methods that include adjustments to the diet, hydrotherapy and exercise. The use of fasting is also used to facilitate de toxification of the systems and to give the liver and gastro-intestinal tract a rest to enable the body to heal itself. Hydrotherapy is also used by naturopaths and can be in the form of hot and cold baths or compresses.

Nutritional Therapy this system focuses on the diet and how the body and mind react to different foods. The therapist will ask for a full case history and an outline of present diet and the problems, after this a physical examination will be given perhaps including a blood test. The patient may be asked to keep a food diary for 7 days to give the therapist a better understanding of the problem, they will then be better able to make any adjustments to the food intake.

Orthomolecular Therapy this uses high doses of vitamins and minerals to treat physical and emotional problems.
Osteopathy osteopaths are able to diagnose and treat patients using manipulation of the musculo skeletal system. If the body is "out of balance" this can affect the nervous system which can lead to discomfort or malfunctions caused by "osteopathic lesions" which are imbalances of the normal tension of the spine.

Osteopathy involves a variety of techniques which include manipulation, massage, stretching and high-velocity thrust movements which can help to restore easy movements. This therapy is particularly popular for the relief of back pain.

Past Life Therapy sometimes used by hypnotherapists or psychotherapists to allow clients to express what appears to be a previous existence. They can also be considered as buried thoughts or emotions. Like hypnotherapy this form of therapy takes place under hypnosis where again the client is placed in a deep relaxed state and then guided through their past life unlocking lost memories and in some cases solving various emotional and physical problems.

Pilates uses a gentle stretching form of exercise to balance and realign the body.
Polarity Therapy combines Indian and Chinese methods to encourage life energy flow by touch, nutritional advice, counselling and exercise.
Psychotherapy a therapist will use listening skills to draw out personal problems within a therapeutic setting. There are many therapies that come under this heading and include; psychoanalysis, behavioural therapy, cognitive therapy, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), humanistic psychotherapy, gestalt therapy and family therapy.

Rebirthing birth is said to generate emotional and physical trauma creating feelings of separation or fear later in life. Through the use of breathing techniques you will re-experience traumatic emotions to release tension. This is a fully clothed therapy.

Reflexology this therapy is beginning to be used in hospitals as it is felt that having the feet massaged is calming, so orthodox medicine seems to be more accepting of this method. Reflexology is a treatment of the feet and sometimes the hands, it involves a "hands on" massage technique. The belief is that all parts of the body are reflected in the feet and by massaging of these reflexes corresponding organs in the body can be stimulated, thereby releasing natural healing. Reflexology can be used to alleviate many problems including migraine, back pain, asthma, high blood pressure, poor circulation, constipation and IBS. It is also believed that using pressure on certain parts of the foot can cause partial anaesthesia which could be of use when minor surgery is performed.

Reiki this is a form of Japanese healing, it is performed on a fully clothed person and is a "hands on" or "hands off" therapy, this means the practitioner can work either with his hands actually touching the patient, or by holding the hands at a distance of about 3 inches above the body. Reiki works not only on the physical but on the spiritual and emotional levels also. It is a natural and holistic system that goes to the level it is needed.

Rolfing focuses on manipulation and posture to enable the body to "loosen up" and to realign it. Poor posture can cause many problems and can affect emotional and physical well being. Rolfing aims to put the body at ease helping it to work with gravity rather than against it.

Shen Therapy a massage used to relieve the body from repressed feelings by directing natural energy through key emotion points.

Shiatsu is a massage originating in Japan and uses the same principle of meridian lines as acupressure to stimulate energy flow in the body. This massage is performed with the client fully clothed.

Skenar Therapy A hand-held device similar to a TENS machine but more advanced. Is used for a multitude of symptoms. This machine works on feedback from the body and does not send an impulse to the body, that the body cannot respond to. In this way it is considered safe. And as this differs from the TENS machine, in that the each impulse is unique so the body does not build up a tolerance and the treatment become inaffective.

Sound Therapy sound waves travel at different frequencies and lengths and are said to influence emotional and physiological functions. Therapy is provided by the practitioner through voice, electronic or musical instruments to produce sound waves that restore balance in the body. Used in stress, high blood pressure, pain relief and more.

Thai Massage is a massage that combines Chinese and Indian-healing techniques based on meridians (energy lines).

The Bates Method a self-help method to re-educate the eyes and enhance eyesight naturally.

The Bowen Technique non-manipulative, hands on technique to stimulate energy flow to aid the body's self-healing resources to restore harmony. A form of rolling movement massage carried out in loose clothing. Used to encourage circulation, increase mobility and promote lymphatic drainage of waste. Good for joint and back pain, sports injuries, bronchitis, menstrual problems and more.

Thermo Auricular Therapy a form of ear candle treatment used for a wide variety of ear, nose and throat problems. A candle is placed in the ear and the heat from it "draws out" any Impurities.

The Silva Method used to develop the powers of the mind. Use of exercises taught by registered practitioners through techniques similar to autogenic training aim to help you go beyond the state of awareness which meditation achieves by going in the Alpha state the Silva method claims to sharpen the mind, facilitate self healing and encourage extrasensory perception.

Tragerwork is a gentle therapy that re-connects the body and mind using relaxation.

Tuina Chinese word for Acupressure.

Voice Therapy speed, tone, rhythm and pitch of a voice provide clues to mental, physical and emotional health. A piano may be used to help you expand the vocal and emotional range of you sounds. Can be used to deal with emotional barriers, vocal problems etc.

Yoga A gentle exercise involving body movement and stretching. Often used with meditation and relaxation. Originally used as a preparation for spiritual development.

Zero Balancing a fully clothed touch technique working on the musculo-skeletal system to promote smooth energy flow, improve posture and induce a sense of harmony which boosts the body's self healing ability.