Alternative Medicine Examples
10 Examples of safe alternative medecine treatments.
1. Reiki
Reiki is a Japanese healing technique that channels the universal ‘life force energy’ through the practitioner into the client. It’s an energy healing technique focusing on the 7 main chakra points.
You stay fully clothed and it can be used on all ages, as well as animals. Reiki can also be sent ‘remotely’, called distance healing. Because it can be hands off or on, it’s safe during pregnancy.
2. Reflexology
Reflexology involves massage and firm Physical pressure on the acupressure points on the soles of the feet. This can also be on the hands, ears and face while fully clothed but may have to remove your socks.
These points are linked to organs, glands and other systems in the body. Reflexology can be used on all ages and is safe during pregnancy.
3. Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy is safe during pregnancy, inducing a state of deep relaxation and focused concentration while you remain fully clothed. Used mainly for mental and emotional issues such as fear of flying or smoking cessation, and often combined with NLP.
4. Acupuncture:
Acupuncture is a treatment where very fine needles are inserted carefully into the skin at specific points. These points are on energy lines called meridians.
These stimulate the body’s energy to heal and remove any energetic blocks which may be causing pain. Acupuncture is an energy healing system. where you may be partially clothed depending on the areas needing the needles. It can be used on all ages and is safe during pregnancy.
5. Osteopathy:
Osteopathy involves the manipulation of bones, joints and muscles to bring them back into alignment. Patients are assessed and treated wearing only underwear. Because it is a physical therapy, it can be used on all ages and is safe during pregnancy.
6. Naturopathy
Naturopathy is a mixture of therapies used by naturopaths. The assessment may involve iridology as well as observing nail and tongue health. Furthermore, blood, hair and stool samples may also be taken and analysed.
Treatment may be a mix of homeopathy, nutrition, acupuncture, herbal medicine, bio-resonance and colon hydrotherapy. It can be used on all ages and some things are safe during pregnancy.
7. Alexander technique
The Alexander Technique is a fully clothed, posture correcting technique involving small movements. Because it helps to get rid of harmful tension in the body. You learn to practice the techniques at home after a 1-2-1 consultation. Therefore, several sessions may normally be needed. It is a physical therapy and safe during pregnancy.
8. Crystal healing
Crystal Healing uses various crystals, placed on or around your body while fully clothed, to stimulate the 7 main chakra points. Because the aim is to remove any energy blocks, so the energy can flow again. Furthermore, it’s often this is combined with Reiki. This is an energy healing therapy that can be used for all ages and is safe during pregnancy.
9. Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy uses well diluted essential oils to massage onto the skin while partially clothed and help to relax and heal the body. These can also be inhaled after vapourisation or added to bath water.
Aromatherapy is a physical therapy suitable for all ages, however, some oils are not safe during pregnancy.
10. Bowen technique
The Bowen Technique uses slow gentle movements to manipulate the connective tissue (Fascia) and muscles to relieve tension and pain. You remain fully clothed but it is a hands on technique that can improve flexibility, pain and posture. It can also be used on animals like dogs and horses.
Alternative Eco Friendly Swops
There are plenty of simple eco-friendly swops we can all do which don’t disrupt our hormones!
8 swops to minimise endocrine disruption:
- Stainless steel saucepans and wooden spoons.
- Fluoride-free toothpaste.
- TOTM sanitary products, because they are organic cotton sanitary pads and tampons that arrive in sugar-cane-derived plastic in the post when you need them.
- Glass bottles and Tupperware for storing food.
- Tropic skincare products do not disrupt your hormones!
- Organic fruit, vegetables, meat and milk.
- Use essential oils if needed to fragrance your home – or just open the windows for from fresh air.
- Investigate greener cleaning products – or make your own. Sodium bicarb is wonderful for deodorising and scrubbing your oven!
Homeopathy is an eco-friendly Alternative Medicine.
Energy can’t be created or destroyed. Due to the serial dilution preparation method, one Arnica plant could make all the homeopathic remedies in the world for quite some time.
