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Here is a glossary of many of the popular treatments on offer:
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| Acupuncture Acupuncture is a system of medicine which is over 2,000 years old. Acupuncture works by using fine stainless steel needles which are inserted very lightly into the skin just behind the surface. The needles are inserted into Acupuncture points. The Chinese discovered that the body has twelve channels of energy flowing through it. These are called Meridians. Along these channels lie various points which can be stimulated to encourage the energy to flow. We call this Qi energy - it can be called life energy or even the life force. As long as the quality and flow of energy in the body is in a state of dynamic equilibrium, both internally and externally, there will be health. Any state of disease can be seen as a disharmony in the natural flow of energy in the body and/or in the body’s interaction with the cosmos. This disharmony can be caused by many factors such as any emotional state (eg. grief, anger, fear, anxiety, etc, the weather, working or living conditions, diet, hereditary factors, infections or trauma, and will lead to the physical symptoms of disease. The principal aim of acupuncture is to treat the whole person (physical, emotional and spiritual), to recover the body’s natural equilibrium and improve the overall well being of the patient.  Back to Top of Page Aromatherapy "The way to health is to have an aromatic bath and a scented massage" HIPPOCRATES Aromatherapy is a method of treatment using essential oils to improve physical and emotional well-being. Aromatherapy treats the mind and body together. Essential oils can have a direct effect on the psychological and emotional states of a person. They are relaxing, stimulating, balancing, uplifting. When combined with massage they give one of the most comprehensive treatments a person can receive as it harmonises the mind, body and spirit. Back to Top of Page BodyTalk healthcare system BodyTalk incorporates advaitic philosophy, clinical findings of Applied Kinesiology , the energy dynamics of eastern medicine, yet not denying the knowledge of western medical expertise. It is a form of therapy that allows the body’s energy systems to be synchronised so they can operate as nature intended. The BodyTalk System recognises that within each and every one of us there lies the innate knowing of who we are and what makes us tick. This innate wisdom carries the answer to our health care dilemma. The BodyTalk treatment protocol is very straightforward and does not require any diagnosis. The practitioner relies on the guidance of innate wisdom, through neuro-muscular biofeedback, to not only locate the weakened lines of communication in the body but also to find the exact order in which they are to be addressed. Just as the body heals a wound with a particular sequencing of chemical reactions, the body wants to address all healing in a certain order. This priority is paramount in the balancing process to initiate the body’s ability to heal itself. BodyTalk works without using drugs, chiropractic adjustments, physical manipulations or acupuncture needles. It uses a simple form of communication to ask your body exactly what it needs to heal itself quickly, effectively, and efficiently and when we listen to the body and follow it’s instructions, that's exactly what it does. Back to Top of Page Chinese Herbal medicine Chinese Herbal Medicine has developed over the last 3000 years into a unique and highly sophisticated system for understanding health and disease. Having a different perspective to western medicine, it can often cast light on conditions which modern medicine has difficulty treating. Chinese herbs consist of natural dried leaves, bark, roots and flowers which possess different characteristics and actions on the body. Chinese herbal medicines come in different forms, decoctions, powders, pills, ointments and even creams. Chinese herbs always work together to correct internal imbalances within your body and activate the body’s self-healing processes. Chinese Herbal Medicine uses exactly the same diagnostic techniques as Acupuncture. It can be used as an adjunct or instead of Acupuncture. The following conditions give an indication of the scope of Chinese Herbal Medicine: Internal diseases: allergies, anxiety and tension, arthritis and rheumatism, asthma, back pain, colitis, constipation, depression, dizziness, digestive disorders, hay fever, high blood pressure, indigestion, insomnia, irritable bowel syndrome, migraine, nervous disorders, neuralgia, oedema, paralysis, post-viral fatigue and M.E., rheumatism, sciatica, sinusitis, tennis elbow, vertigo. Skin diseases: acne, eczema, psoriasis, shingles. Women's diseases: period pain, pre-menstrual tension, endometriosis, infertility, morning sickness, lactation problems, mastitis, cystitis, hot flushes and menopausal symptoms. Men's diseases: impotence, prostate problems. Infectious diseases: bronchitis, common cold, cough, diarrhea and vomiting, influenza, ear infections, tonsillitis, urinary infections, and the aftermath of illnesses such as fatigue, recurring infections, chronic cough or weakened digestion. Any many more... Back to Top of Page Cupping Cupping involves the suction of a glass cups, performed by creating a vacuum with a flame before being placed on the body. During a Cupping treatment, the skin's pores are opened which helps to stimulate the flow of Blood, adjust the flow of Qi and remove blockages within the meridians. The warming and dispersing actions of cupping result in a profoundly increased local blood supply to muscles and skin which provides nourishment to the local area and releases tension particularly in areas of muscle rigidity. Cupping brings fresh blood to the area, so it tends to improve circulation. It also helps open up the chest and benefit the lungs and can even benefit menstrual problems and digestive problems, too. Most commonly, it’s used for aches and pains of various types as well as respiratory problems such as cough and wheezing. Cupping has marked circulatory effects on the body and, in particular, improves the circulation of blood within the muscles and joints, removes congested blood and excessive fluid and facilitates the flow of lymph. These actions allow Cupping to remove toxins from local areas, re-supply important nutrients to the cells, draw out inflammation, relieve pain and reduce the appearance of cellulite. Cupping mobilizes and stretches soft tissue by pulling it away from underlying structures. By relaxing contractile tissues such as muscles and tendons, this allows for increased flexibility and range of motion in previously restricted areas of the body. Cupping influences the body's peripheral nervous system by exerting calming and sedative effects, allowing patients with stress-related conditions in particular to benefit. Through effects on the nervous system, Cupping has additional effects over the digestive function by regulating peristaltic movement and the secretion of digestive fluids Back to Top of Page Guasha Gua Sha is a healing technique used by practitioners of Traditional Medicine, but little known in the West. It involves palpation and cutaneous stimulation where the skin is pressured, in strokes, by a round-edged jade bar, that results in the appearance of small red petechiae called ‘sha’ that will fade in 2 to 3 days. Raising Sha removes blood stagnation, promoting normal circulation and metabolic processes. The patient experiences immediate relief from pain, stiffness, fever, chill, cough, nausea, and so on. Gua Sha is valuable in the prevention and treatment of acute infectious illness, upper respiratory and digestive problems, and many other acute or chronic disorders. Back to Top of Page Hypnotherapy The client is guided into a state of deep relaxation, bypassing the conscious mind, thereby allowing the subconscious mind to assist in re-patterning belief systems which are having a negative effect on the client’s ability to lead a fulfilling life. See our Hypnotherapy page for more details. Back to Top of Page Homeopathy ..... Back to Top of Page Homotoxicology Homotoxicology is the investigation and elimination of autotoxins that accumulate within the body and cause damage. It is NOT Homeopathy as such, but a related discipline, founded in Germany in 1952 by Dr. Reckeweg as an extension of classic Homeopathy. Dr. Reckeweg started with the principles of classical Homoeopathy integrating these with new advances in biochemistry and embryology. Today Homotoxicology is seen as a bridge between Homeopathy and conventional Medicine. Homotoxicology is a system of medicine that aims to induce regulation (it is also known as ‘regulation therapy’).Homotoxicology generally uses formulations that contain active ingredients such as allopathic or herbal remedies, but homeopathically prepared, therefore not causing any side effects or suppressing symptoms. Homotoxic treatment is being used successfully in chronic diseases, inflammatory conditions, allergies, food intolerances, slowing the ageing process and in conditions such as:
Back to Top of Page Life Coaching Life Coaching is personal and career development. It is a holistic process that unleashes the client's inherent potential, helps the client achieve greater self knowledge and thereby enables them to develop balanced and achievable professional and personal goals. Some results that can be achieved by Life Coaching:
Back to Top of Page Nutritional Therapy "We are what we eat" and many health problems can be relieved with nutritional therapy. Nutritional therapy is based on the belief that food provides the medicine we need to maintain good health and can help many conditions such as:
Back to Top of Page Physiotherapy Physiotherapy is a "hands on" approach of assessing, diagnosing and treating the musculoskeletal system (joints, back, muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves). With a holistic approach, the physiotherapist aims to develop the dynamic relationship between the body and mind to promote recovery from a wide range of musculoskeletal injuries and health related conditions. As the body and mind work in harmony, natural functioning is achieved through the use of the following techniques: Mobilisations of the joints and soft tissue, rehabilitative exercises, posture education within work, home and leisure settings, and many more... Back to Top of Page Reflexology Reflexology is an ancient Chinese and Indian diagnostic and therapeutic system in which the soles of the feet and less commonly the hands are massaged deeply. The deep massage stimulates the blood flow and lymph flow around the body thus increasing the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the body increases metabolism and helps removing toxins and impurities. Back to Top of Page Reiki Reiki is a gentle, yet powerful "hands-on" treatment that brings a wonderful sense of peace and stillness. It is deeply relaxing and energising, balances the immune system, reduces anxiety and lowers high blood pressure. |
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| Stress Management One-to-one stress management sessions will help you to learn through self awareness and personal development. Such personal sessions often lead to our increased ability to control the stress response. People report being able to truly relax, while retaining alertness and the energy levels. Stress is often stated as a contributing factor in impotence. For more indepth information on this complex topic please visit: Impotence Directory - the directory categorises information and is designed to help people access impotence-related articles etc more easily. |
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Back to Top of Page Thought Field Therapy (TFT) was discovered and developed by Clinical Psychologist Dr. Roger Callahan. TFT is a cutting edge procedure that can be used to conquer emotional distress and many of life’s concerns. It is a drug-free method of literally tapping into the body’s energy with information to allow healing… without using acupuncture needles, drugs, or any other invasive means. TFT can provide emotional renewal quickly and safely with no side effects and without having to go through years of therapy. TFT offers real, measurable and permanent relief from a wide variety of problems. It has been called “The Power therapy of the 21st Century” because of its high degree of effectiveness. Many common phobias and fears can be completely eliminated during one session. TFT offers dynamic results in a very short time and is incredibly effective in helping FEARS, PHOBIAS, ANXIETY, TRUAMA POST TRUAMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD), OBSESIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER (OCD), ADDICTIVE URGES, PHYSICAL PAIN and many other problems that can be life-limiting, stifle happiness and personal performance and act as barriers to happiness and health. Back to Top of Page Traditional Chinese Medicine Health is more than just the absence of disease, and Chinese Medicine recognizes this with its unique capacity to harmonize and enhance our capacity for enjoyment, fulfillment and happiness. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an ancient system of health care that has undergone continual development over the centuries as the causes of illness that afflict mankind have evolved. In its country of origin it is not an alternative form of therapy, but is used in the state hospitals alongside modern medicine. Chinese Medicine is a complete medical system that is capable of treating disease in all its forms. Although your practitioner will treat whatever complaint you have come for, the traditional view places great importance on preventing disease before it occurs. Chinese Medicine consists of: Back to Top of Page |
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