Other Therapies

Advances in modern healthcare are among the reasons why we are now living longer than ever before. But the challenge of caring for an ageing population is one that is exercising the minds of governments around the world. In Singapore, a…

Premature infants who are born in the specialised environment of the Newborn Intensive Care Units often deal with stress from their surroundings. As these children are under-developed due to being pre-term, they are often born with an…

We all love listening to music as a way of winding down and relieving stress, but a new study has found that music could benefit anxiety-prone people, help reduce pain and soothe people suffering with depression. In a study carried out by…

Emotional and mental wellness doesn’t always have to come from a pill bottle or hours on the psychiatrist’s couch. Alternative therapy that promotes positive mental wellbeing is often considered to be a good way to treat certain mental…

If your wellbeing is affected by menopause, but you fear the side effects of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), herbal and complementary medicines are a viable alternative. This is according to a new study, in the journal The Obstetrician…

By Julian Hooks There have been talks recently that acupuncture is the new technique for a safe and effective face lift? Do you believe that? That all really depends on your understanding of acupuncture and if you believe the…

A team of researchers have been awarded $6 million to develop nanotechnology therapies for the treatment of traumatic brain injury and associated infections. With this new funding from the US Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency…

If your wellbeing is affected by advanced hepatitis C (HCV), you may be one of the 40% of people who can benefit from triple therapy. This is according to Helene Fontaine, MD, of Cochin Hospital AP-HP in Paris, who says that even cirrhosis…

By Meghan Belnap If you’re like most Americans, you spend your time alternating between dieting and wishing you were dieting. You probably couple your diet with bursts of exercise, and then somewhere along the line…

Oil gets a bad name sometimes. It’s a bad word – we associate it immediately with fat and gaining weight and that can make many people shy away from oils and try to remove them for their diet entirely. But this isn’t a good idea; some oils…

With all the fad diets and health trends over the years, one healthy lifestyle has stood the test of time. Eating unprocessed foods, using natural hygiene products and avoiding harmful chemicals are things nearly every doctor will…

Aromatherapy bath salts rely on the therapeutic effect of essential oils combined with salt and water to enhance a person's bathing experience. The salt added to the water helps in the healing of dry skin by easing up the opening of the…

Homemade products are always cost effective and healthier. I remember when I was a child, I loved to sit beside my granny and watch her making soaps and toothpastes at home. The entire process was very complex and it took her hours to make…

The main goal of detoxing naturally after drug addiction is to get rid of the toxic remnants that have built up in your body while you were abusing drugs. You can choose to detox naturally to make sure you get as many toxins out of your…

If you’re considering improving your wellbeing with complementary therapies, inhaling 100% oxygen under increased atmospheric pressures may not be the first thing you think of. However, this is what’s known as Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy…

Dr Edward Bach once described gorse as ‘sunshine in a bottle’ and complementary wellness experts certainly agree. This bright yellow flower consistently manages to grow and thrive, and Bach used the flower essence made from this hardy…

Most of us will experience the distress caused by chronic pain at some point in our lives. Due to illness, injury, or age, chronic pain can linger on for months or even years and severely affect your quality of life. There are a variety…

Testosterone is a hormone that’s primarily produced in the male testicles (a smaller amount is produced in women’s ovaries) and is vital to the development of a man’s masculine traits and overall growth. The production of testosterone…

With the increased awareness of the effectiveness of medical marijuana across the country, and the windfall that some people believe they will have, there has been an avalanche of marijuana card registration services all claiming to be…

Our health and happiness depend greatly on the quality of sleep we get every night. It's no surprise that our lifestyle has an incredible impact on our sleep. The following five remedies can help to end those awful…

Your spinal cord is the very centre of your whole system. As such, it is the core of good health practice; a fact acknowledged by all systems of complementary medicine. The best approach to wellbeing will take care of your body’s centre and…

Usually when people think of physiotherapy, they imagine a person who is in a wheelchair who is trying to learn to walk again. They might also imagine a person recovering from an accident or illness. The truth is that physiotherapy can be…

There are many ailments that many of us would like to be rid of. How would you like to be able to make a throbbing headache go away, relieve a toothache, reduce swelling, alleviate the symptoms of hypertension, remove phobias or even…

Getting a massage is one of the ultimate symbols of luxury in our society. We view the massage as a great way to help us relax and unwind, and many people also state that they believe that massages can have some medicinal value as well as…

Eco-therapy is a natural therapy that encourages people to spend more time outdoors – particularly in natural environments to boost mental wellbeing. As a philosophy, it’s nothing new – after all, in the past doctors regularly recommended…

A large proportion of people swear by alternative or complementary medicine. It is often seen as a ‘natural’ alternative to standard medicine that might use drugs or chemicals to help make you feel better. However, the fact is that…

When you undergo surgery, painkillers are usually prescribed to help you manage the pain during recovery. You may have a long road ahead of you, especially after a major procedure. However, the last thing you want is to fall prey to…

More and more parents are turning to complementary wellness to improve their children’s wellbeing, but if you’re thinking it’s something as gentle as natural herbs or fish oil supplements, think again. These days, children are increasingly…

Whether you’re a gym buff looking to get to the next level or an exercise novice trying to improve your balance and strength, whole body vibration therapy may be the right choice for you. Whole body vibration therapy involves standing,…

The term ‘alternative healthcare’ has been around for a while now. It effectively refers to any form of treatment, medicine or techniques that are not considered to be a part of standard scientific healthcare. They are not taught at…