Back pain is an increasingly common problem that affects almost 80% of the population at some time in their lives and costs the NHS around £480m a year, making it the number two reason for long-term absence from work in … Continue reading
A traditional Chinese herbal medicine consisting of five herbs may benefit people with eczema, new research in the British Journal of Dermatology reveals. Scientists at the Chinese University of Hong Kong evaluated the effects of the Pentaherbs brand formulation on … Continue reading
Toronto: Hypnox is a 25-minute hypnotherapeutic audio recording which alleviates the signs of facial aging. The process was developed as an alternative to cosmetic botulinum toxin type A injectables (like those sold under the brand names Botox or Dysport). Cosmetic … Continue reading
London: The British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) has welcomed the preliminary results of a recent international study published today in the British Medical Journal which found that acupuncture given with embryo transfer can improve rates of pregnancy by 65% in women … Continue reading
This year, many Britons have reported cold and flu viruses after the Christmas and New Year peroid, so a significant proportion of us will start the year with a strict set of health resolutions to get themselves on the path … Continue reading
London: *One in five Britons suffers from stress during the festive season. Tiredness, lack of exercise, an overload of people, alcohol, food, spending and over-excited children can all contribute to increasing levels of stress. Beverly Dickins, acupuncturist and British Acupuncture … Continue reading
London: Complementary health expert Jayney Goddard today defended the reputation of herbal medical remedies following a recent study labelling them as “hocus pocus”. In a new book published by Collins, Goddard, founder and president of The Complementary Medicines Association examined … Continue reading
London: Can acupuncture really increase a woman’s chances of conceiving? Research has found that acupuncture treatment can have a positive effect on those trying for a baby and can actually aid the conception process. Over the past twenty years, fertility … Continue reading
London: Stress may be experienced as a result of exposure to a wide range of demands and if left unchecked it can have an enormous impact on your health. According to the UK Government’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE), a … Continue reading
York:Acupuncture relieves low back pain and is cost-effective, according to two new studies carried out in the UK. In the UK, an estimated 16% of the adult population consult their general practitioner for help with back pain in a 12-month … Continue reading
London: Traces of deadly poisons may be contained in some traditional Chinese medicines, the most popular alternative treatment, the UK’s Trading Standards Institute has warned. Traces of deadly arsenic and mercury which if taken in large quanities can kill have … Continue reading
London: Professor Michael Baum, Emeritus Professor of Surgery, University College London, and 12 other doctors and scientists published an open letter in The Times newspaper on 23 May which was circulated to all 476 NHS Trusts. This letter was basically … Continue reading
London: The UK Government has been urged not to waste money on complementary medicine. A body of top doctors say that spending on these “unproven or disproved treatments” should stop and the money spent on life-saving drugs instead. Their campaign … Continue reading
London: A recent UK medical report which cast doubt on the benefits of spinal manipulation for back problems has been criticised as biased from the outset by the British Chiropractic Association (BCA). In a statement the BCA says it is … Continue reading
Taipei: Acupressure, an ancient Chinese massage has been found more helpful in relieving lower back pain than most other treatments, a new study has discovered. Researchers at the Ntional Taiwan University found that nearly 90 per cent of patients felt … Continue reading
Philadelphia: Patients should be advised that magnet therapy has no proved benefits, and that any healing effect is likely to be small, say US researchers in this weeks British Medical Journal. Magnetic devices that are claimed to be therapeutic include … Continue reading
London: Researchers who examined more than 6,500 people over a period of six years have discovered that 70 per cent given homeopathic remedies had health improvements. The results of the survey by Bristol Homeopathic Hospital have been published in the … Continue reading
Copenhagen: Scientists at a British university have created cells that could eventually become human sperm and eggs. The results of research at the University of Sheffield’s Centre for Stem Cell Biology has been revealed to a meeting of fertility experts … Continue reading
Algae and marine products are used in body treatments to relax and detox.
An exercise and lifestyle philosophy that can assist fitness, particularly the back and neck pain, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, respiratory problems, insominia and arthritis. Also stress,asthma and sinusitis and recovery from general illness. A combination of stretching exercises known as … Continue reading
Treats skin problems, digestive disorders, heart problems, allergies, stress, flu. Not suitable for pregnant women.
A series of flowing movements based on Buddhist and Toaist teachings designed topromote spiritual and emotional well-being. Further information: The UK Tai Chi Association PO Box 159 Bromley Kent BR1 3XX. UK Tel: ++ 44(0)208 289 5166 Fax: ++ 44(0)208 … Continue reading
A one to one therapy which can help sciatica,back pain, depression, stress, emotional trauma. More information can be obtained from: National Federation of Spiritual Healers Old Manor Farm Studio Church Street Sunbury-on-Thames TW16 6RG Tel:++ 44(0)845 1232777 Fax: ++ 44 … Continue reading
The therapist using intense finger pressure and sometimes elbows and knees on acupuncture points. Helps stress, arthritis and asthma. Information: The Shiatsu Society (UK) Eastlands Court St Peters Road Rugby Warwickshire Rugby CV21 3QP. UK. Tel 44(0)845 1304560 Fax 44(0) … Continue reading
A powerful massage of the connective tissue that is said to relax the muscle and improve body function. www.rolfingeurope.com info@rolfingeurope.com
