Acupuncture

Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese healing system which uses fine needles to re-balance the patient's energies.

Acupuncture: an introduction

Ron Piercy explains who can benefit from acupuncture and what to expect from a visit to an acupuncturist. Other topics covered include a description of acupuncture and its history, how many treatments are necessary and typical costs. Read this article.

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Alexander Technique

The Alexander Technique re-educates the pupil about how to use their mind and body more effectively in their everyday lives.

The Alexander technique: taking the pressure off your body

Robert Rickover describes the Alexander Technique and its benefits. He also offers advice on choosing a teacher of the Alexander Technique. Read this article.

The pitfalls of high heels

Robert Rickover explains why high heels can be harmful to health. Read this article.

Chairs, posture and the Alexander Technique

Robert Rickover explains why we can't blame our aches and pains on our furniture, but that we can learn to sit well no matter what situation we find ourselves in. Read this article.

Fear of falling - how the Alexander Technique can help

Robert Rickover explains how the Alexander Technique can help to reduce the risk of falls by improving balance and releasing chronic tension. Read this article.

Avoiding repetitive strain injuries: what we can learn from musicians

Robert Rickover explores some of the occupational overuse common to musicians and looks at how the Alexander Technique can help them to deal with this and how this might apply to RSi injuries for other people. Read this article.

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Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy uses plant essential oils for their therapeutic effects on the mind and body.

Introduction to aromatherapy and essential oils

Richard Keaney's guide to aromatherapy. Topics covered include essential oils, the history of aromatherapy, and what to expect from a visit to an aromatherapist. Read this article.

Using essential oils safely

Catherine Doyle explains how to use essential oils safely in your own home. Read this article.

Aromatherapy and the mind: using essential oils to balance your emotions

Catherine Doyle explains how aromatherapy can be used to soothe or stimulate your mind. Tips are given on stress relief, handling anxiety and depression, and giving yourself a mental boost. Advice is also given on how to use essential oils. Read this article.

Buying essential oils

Catherine Doyle offers essential oil buying tips for those who want to try aromatherapy at home. Read this article.

Aromatherapy for pregnancy

Vanessa Nixon Klein writes on the use of essential oils during pregnancy. She includes a list of oils that should be avoided at this time, and a list of helpful oils for common pregnancy ailments. Read this article.

The joys of infant massage and aromatherapy

Lina Markham encourages you to use baby massage and essential oils to connect with your baby and make life easier for you both. Read this article.

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Ayurveda

Ayurveda is a complete system of medicine that originated in ancient India. It encompasses the use of herbs, nutrition, massage, and yoga.

Keep back pain at bay

Savitha Suri on the causes, prevention, and treatment of back pain according to the Ayurvedic tradition. Read this article.

Turmeric - go for gold

Dr. Krishna R.S. looks at the prominent use of turmeric in Ayurveda. Read this article.

Hysterical about headaches?

Savitha Suri explains what causes headaches and offers recommendations for tension headaches, migraines, and sinusitis. Read this article.

Ayurveda regimen for winter depression

Savitha Suri discusses seasonal affective disorder (SAD) from an Ayurvedic perspective, and offers tips to prevent and reduce the intensity of the winter-time blues. Read this article.

Therapeutic uses of honey in Ayurveda

Dr. Krishna R.S. explores the traditional uses of honey in Ayurvedic medicine. Read this article.

Care for your glittering pair

Savitha Suri discusses common eye problems from an Ayurvedic perspective. Read this article.

Psoriasis: a natural Ayurvedic herbal treatment

Savitha Suri discusses the triggers for psoriasis from both a medical and Ayurvedic perspective and suggests tips for self-care. Read this article.

Indigestion - an Ayurvedic perspective

Savitha Suri discusses indigestion and introduces the concept of agni. Read this article.

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Bowen Technique

The Bowen technique is a gentle bodywork therapy which results in immediate muscle relaxation and pain reduction. Bowen technique is also known as Bowen therapy and Bowenwork.

The Bowen technique: gentle touch produces miracles

Gerri Shapiro provides an introduction to the Bowen Technique. She tells her own story and that of several patients, as well as explaining how the Bowen Technique works and what to expect from a Bowen treatment. Read this article.

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Complementary Medicine

Complementary and alternative medicine are therapies which fall outside of mainstream medicine. They tend to treat the patient as a whole, rather than treating a specific ailment, recognising the link between mind and body in maintaining health.

Choosing a practitioner

Catherine Doyle offers some pointers on finding and choosing an alternative practitioner. Read this article.

What is alternative medicine?

Catherine Doyle provides an introduction to complementary and alternative medicine and explains some of the terms in common use. Read this article.

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Counselling

Counselling allows people to explore aspects of their lives, and the thoughts and feelings that are connected with them, in a supportive and confidential relationship.

Counselling: an introduction

Louise Stroud explains what happens during counselling and how it can help many people. She also touches on the different types of counselling available, and explains the typical costs involved. Read this article.

Where is your happiness? Past, present or future?

David Thomas reminds us that contentment and happiness result when we live in the present moment. Read this article.

Turn your relationship around

Andrea Sheehy takes a look at the impact of an unhappy relationship, and examines how relationship counselling can help to turn things around so that you both feel happy together again. Read this article.

Alcoholism is a four fold progressive disease

Robin Foote takes a look at the progression of alcoholism through the realms of mind, body, feelings, and spirit. Read this article.

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Dance Therapy

Dance Therapy is the therapeutic use of expressive movement to affect physical, emotional and mental health.

Fighting childhood obesity through dance

Dzagbe Cudjoe talks about dance can be used as an effective form of exercise for overweight children, and explains some of the different styles of dance available. Read this article.

Improving mental health through dance

Dzagbe Cudjoe explores Dance Movement Therapy as an effective therapy for mood disorders and other mental health issues. Read this article.

Dance meditation with your child

Dzagbe Cudjoe describes the benefits of moving meditation for children. Read this article.

Dance for visually impaired children

Dzagbe Cudjoe describes how dance therapy can help partially sighted and blind children. Read this article.

Teaching deaf blind children to enjoy dance

Dzagbe Cudjoe offers advice for those who want to teach dance to deaf bind people. Read this article.

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Ear Candling

Ear candling is a gentle complementary treatment. It is also known as ear coning, or thermo-auricular therapy.

Ear coning for your health

Judy Knoll explains how ear coning (or ear candling) helps to maintain optimum health. Read this article.

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Ergonomics

Ergonomics looks at ways to improve people's efficiency and comfort in their working environment.

Workstation ergonomics

Catherine Doyle explains some basic ergonomic principles to help you to protect your health while using a computer. Read this article.

RSI tips for computer users

Catherine Doyle describes the warning signs of RSI and offers practical suggestions on safer computing. Read this article.

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Exercise

Exercising your body is important for fitness, cardiovascular health, stamina, and muscle tone.

Good stretch? Bad stretch? How to decide for yourself

Brad Walker explains why a particular stretch is not inherently good or bad, and offers advice on deciding whether a stretch is appropriate for you, as well as guidelines for stretching without injury. Read this article.

7 things people should not be doing in the gym

Craig Burton discusses common mistakes made in the gym and offers alternatives which help you to achieve your goals. Read this article.

Why exercise is important after your baby

Tracey Mallett offers advice on restarting an exercise routine after having a baby. Read this article.

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Flower Remedies

Flower remedies (or essences) work with emotional, mental and spiritual imbalances. They are made using a system similar to that used in homeopathy.

Bridging the gap with flower remedies

Linda Webber introduces the Bach flower remedies and Australian bush flower essences. Read this article.

Flower & vibrational remedies - what can they do for you?

Helen Thompson's introductory article explains when vibrational remedies are useful, how they are made and explains the original system - Bach flower remedies. Read this article.

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Healthy Lifestyle

For true health, you should also pay attention to the world around you.

Now for something different - biodynamics

Scott Anderson introduces biodynamics, a sustainable method of agriculture that respects the natural rhythms of the earth. Read this article.

DIY holistic & natural beauty products

Zoe Penny shares some recipes for making your own natural beauty products. Read this article.

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Herbal Medicine

Herbal medicine is the use of plants for their therapeutic value. The flowers, leaves, stems, roots, and/or berries may be used.

Using herbs simply and safely

Susun Weed describes her four maxims for using medicinal herbs safely and choosing them wisely. Read this article.

Here comes the flu season

Susun Weed offers her recommendations on using herbs to prevent and fight 'flu. Read Susun's favourite ways to boost the immune system, and learn about anti-viral and anti-bacterial herbs that can help if you do get sick. Read this article.

Herbal allies for pregnant women

Susun Weed shares her knowledge of herbal remedies that are particularly useful during pregnancy. Susun offers advice on relieving common ailments, nourishing the body, and provides a list of herbs to avoid at this time. Read this article.

Herbs as medicines

Danny and Susan Siegenthaler draw on their extensive experience as medical herbalists to question the pharmaceutical industry's isolation of the active ingredients of medicinal plants for use in pharmaceutical drugs. Read this article.

Ten tips for women with PMS

Many women suffer from water retention, mood swings, tender breasts, and indigestion in the week before menstruation. Susun Weed offers ten short tips to combat these common problems using herbs and diet. Read this article.

Healthy bones the wise woman way

Susun Weed shares the Wise Woman ways to strong and healthy bones, placing emphasis on nutrition, exercise, and herbs. Read this article.

Bee propolis: synergistic health care for the 21st century

James Fearnley talks about propolis, a natural medicine with antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer and immunomodulatory effects. Read this article.

Chinese herbs for the skin

Albert Y Leung PhD examines the relationship between the traditional properties of Chinese herbs and modern scientific findings. Read this article.

Energy and stamina the wise woman way

Susun Weed looks at building stamina and energy by drinking herbal infusions, eating whole grains, and avoiding stimulants.
Read this article.

Strengthen your immune system!

Susun Weed shares her herbal allies to help you avoid catching the flu! Read this article.

Herbal allies for pregnancy problems

In this companion article to Herbal allies for pregnant women, Susun Weed offers advice on herbal tonics that can assist with pregnancy problems. Includes red raspberry, nettle, and calcium. Read this article.

Help for women with fibroids

Susun Weed shares Wise Woman ways to help yourself if you've been diagnosed with uterine fibroids. Read this article.

Herbal healing after a Caesarean

Susun Weed offers tips for healing mother and child the wise woman way. Read this article.

Bladder infections

Susun Weed's Wise Woman remedies for cystitis, urethritis, and urinary tract infections (UTI's) using herbs, diet, water, and pelvic floor exercises. Read this article.

Echinacea: key concepts and controversies

Dale Pinnock writes on the clinical applications of Echinacea. Read this article.

Feeling frisky? Herbs for fertility

Susun Weed explores herbs that can be used to both increase and decrease fertility in women. Read this article.

Dealing with vaginal yeast (candida albicans) the wise woman way

Susun Weed offers some dietary and herbal recommendations to keep vaginal yeast under control. Read this article.

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Homeopathy

Homeopathy is an holistic therapy that works on the principle that like cures like. It uses very dilute remedies to address the cause of problems.

Homeopathy: an introduction

Elaine Webb introduces homeopathy. Learn about the principles that underlie this gentle holistic therapy, as well as what a treatment involves. Read this article.

Homeopathy through an allopath's eyes: About homeopathy and its founder

In part 1 of this article, Dr. Rajesh Vishwanathan talks about the history of homeopathy, its founder and principles. Read this article.

Homeopathy as seen through an allopath's eyes: The concept of vital force

In part 2 of this article, Dr. Rajesh Vishwanathan talks about the concept of the vital force and explains how it operates in health disease, cure, and recovery. Read this article.

Homeopathy and flu

Rajesh Vishwanathan on homeopathic remedies for flu. Read this article.

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Hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapy uses hypnosis to communicate with the subconscious mind, allowing reprogramming of emotional attitudes and reactions.

What can hypnosis do for you?

Sarah Beckitt uses a question and answer approach to introduce you to hypnosis and hypnotherapy. Read this article.

Hypno-psychotherapy: hypnosis and the mind

Justina Pettifer provides an introduction to hypno-psychotherapy for those considering using hypnosis to enhance their mental, physical, or emotional well-being. Read this article.

Hypnosis goes straight to the heart of the problem

In this case study, Bruni Brewin relates Will's story. Will suffered from arrhythmia - a problem with his heartbeat. When conventional treatments failed to work, and Will's cardiologist told him that "it was all in his head," Will turned to Bruni Brewin to see if hypnosis could help him. Read this article.

How hypnosis helps phobias

Alan Crisp looks at phobias and fears and how hypnosis can help to overcome them. Read this article.

Time to stop smoking

Alan Crisp talks about the dangers of smoking, the benefits of stopping, and how hypnotherapy can help. Read this article.

The history of hypnosis and hypnotherapy as a powerful healing tool for the benefit of mankind

Hypnosis has been used as a healing art since the times of the ancient Egyptians. Alan Crisp describes its history and key figures. Read this article.

Hypnosis and the mind

Michelle Beaudry explains how the mind works, and how hypnosis directly accesses the subconscious mind to facilitate change. Read this article.

Hypnotherapy to reduce and manage stress

Alan Crisp examines hypnotherapy as a treatment for stress, anxiety and panic attacks. Read this article.

Choosing a hypnotherapist

David Allen advises on choosing a hypnotherapist, with advice on what to look for both before and after the initial appointment.
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Making suggestion work

In this article aimed at hypnotherapists, Louise Watts explains how to formulate suggestions. Read this article.

Applications of hypnosis and hypnotherapy

Louise Watts looks at some of the therapeutic applications of hypnosis and hypnotherapy. Includes pain relief, habit control, performance improvement, mental illness, emotional problems and neurosis. Read this article.

How hypnosis helps with weight loss

Alan Crisp talks about how why diets don't work, but how hypnosis can help you to lose weight and keep it off. Read this article.

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Indian Head Massage

Indian head massage (also known as IHM or champissage) is a profoundly relaxing therapy which involves massage of the head, face, neck and shoulders.

Indian head massage - heads up on this ancient Indian treatment

Sarah Pluves talks us through what a treatment involves.
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Life Coaching

Life coaching helps people to develop goals and get the results they are seeking in both their personal and professional lives.

Ten myths about life coaching

Nicky Michelmore responds to ten common myths about life coaching. Read this article.

Making positive changes to your life with life coaching

Louise Hawkley explains how life coaching works session by session. Read this article.

10 easy life coaching techniques to spring clean your life

Bev Madden shows you how you can feel cleansed and ready for spring with these 10 easy life coaching techniques. Read this article.

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Massage Therapy

Therapeutic massage encompasses a range of massage techniques from relaxing Swedish massage, to remedial massage, and energising sports massage.

Benefits of massage therapy

Brandon Raynor shares the physical, emotional, and physiological benefits of massage therapy. Read this article.

Tension 101

Chris Simon explains the causes and effects of muscle tension, and why massage is an effective way to release tension. Read this article.

Manage your stress

Bruce Strickland explains how regular massage can help you to manage everyday stress. Read this article.

What can massage therapy really do for your back pain?

Steve Hefferon talks about the benefits and limitations of massage therapy for back pain. Read this article.

How to give a great five minute massage

Chris Simon shows you how you can give someone a relaxing neck and shoulder massage. Read this article.

Thai yoga bodywork

In this fascinating exploration of Thai Massage, Sonia Osorio talks about the origins of this modality in the Buddhist temples in Thailand, and explains how it combines elements of Ayurveda, yoga, and Buddhist meditation with bodywork. Read this article.

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Meditation

Meditation is the process of relaxing the mind in order to bring about a state of serenity or clarity.

Meditation for beginners

Catherine Doyle describes the practise and benefits of meditation. A simple meditation technique is also included to get you started. Read this article.

The power of simplicity in holistic living

Prem Nirmal looks at creating balance in life. He considers the effects of negative and positive habits, before describing two simple techniques that can help to restore balance when practised regularly.
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Kundalini meditation

This meditation, from Susun Weed's book New Menopausal Years the Wise Woman Way, is specifically designed for menopausal women who are experiencing hot flushes. Read this article.

What is the purpose of meditation?

For Chris Bourne, meditation is a spiritual journey in which we explore who we are. Read this article.

Meditation to relieve stress: The connection between mind and body

Anna Dorbyk looks at how meditation affects both mind and body. Read this article.

The power of a child's imagination

Patti Teel explains how visualization can help children sleep, improve their health and attain their goals. Read this article.

Escaping sensory overload through meditation

If you're new to meditation, or looking for a way to refresh your routine, here are a few tips from Laurie Desjardins for getting started.
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Guided meditation for a better life

Ed McDonough talks about the benefits of guided meditation. Read this article.

Meditation: a prescription for aging

Rosanna Rogacion takes a look at studies into improved brain function in meditators and explains why meditation can keep us younger for longer. Read this article.

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Meridian Energy Therapies

A collection of energy healing modalities which work with the body's meridians. Includes EFT, TFT, TAT, NET, and ET.

EFT: how can something so simple be so effective?

Suzanne Zacharia explains how Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) can be a useful addition to any complementary practitioner's offerings. Read this article.

Neuro emotional technique

Jef Gazley's introduction to Neuro Emotional Technique^TM (NET^TM). NET was originally developed as a stress reduction technique, but is often used now as a powerful technique for accessing the emotions. This article explains how the technique works and where it can be applied therapeutically. Read this article.

Two natural cures that baffled American doctors!

Robert Fioravante talks about two energy-based therapies that have been successfully treating allergies and phobias. Read this article.

Energy psychology

Jef Gazley examines the similarities and differences between NET, TFT, EFT and several other modalities which also use energy for psychological change. Read this article.

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Naturopathy

Naturopathic medicine, or naturopathy, is an holistic approach to health care. Practitioners use homeopathy, therapeutic nutrition, hydrotherapy, and other therapies to treat the patient.

Naturopathic medicine: quality holistic healthcare for a new medical paradigm

Matthew Reddy explores the history of Naturopathy and looks at the medical education received by Naturopathic doctors in America today. Read this article.

The modern naturopath

Hermann Keppler gives an excellent insight into the mind of a naturopath. Understand how naturopathic medicine seeks to treat the cause of disease rather than the symptoms, and how this is achieved. Read this article.

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Nutrition

Nutrition is the science of food and nourishment - the proteins, fats, carbohydrates, fibre, vitamins and minerals that we need to eat for optimal health.

No nonsense nutrition

Do you want to eat more healthily, but don't know where to start? Dr. Rita Louise's no nonsense guide to nutrition can start you on the path to healthy eating today! Read this article.

Lower cholesterol levels naturally

Rita Louise talks about cholesterol and offers recommendations designed to lower cholesterol levels naturally through diet, herbs, and exercise. Read this article.

Nutrition for women

Susun Weed writes on nutrition, with particular emphasis on women's nutritional needs and issues. Read this article.

The health risks of diet pills

Margie James discusses diet pills. She explains how they work and the dangers associated with using them. Read this article.

Can the GI diet help you lose weight?

Jane Flinders explains all about the Glycemic Index, or GI. While the GI was originally designed for diabetics to help them regulate their blood sugar levels, find out why paying attention to the GI of the foods you eat can help you to maintain energy levels throughout the day, and to lose weight, while maintaining a healthy diet. Read this article.

Digestive distress

Susun Weed offers dietary and herbal recommendations for women suffering from digestive problems. Many tips relate to menopausal women especially. Read this article.

The whole story on whole foods

Learn why whole foods are important for a healthy body with Elizabeth Yarnell. Read this article.

To salt or not to salt

Elizabeth Yarnell offers a guide to salting food before eating. She explains what salt does for the body and compares table and sea salt.  Read this article.

The healing secrets of food and nutrition

Jorge Bustamente shares some quick tips on improving your health through food. Read this article.

Time with the kids versus a home-cooked meal? You can have both!

Elizabeth Yarnell examines trends in time spent with children, and offers a quick a healthy recipe suggestion. Read this article.

Soft drinks - the drink of champions?

Craig Burton looks at the popularity of soft drinks and investigates whether they are nutritionally sound or not. Read this article.

The real story of food and health

Loren Howe compares traditional foods and preparations with those we eat today. Read this article.

Are the foods you are eating keeping you in pain?

Jesse Cannone explains how a healthy diet can reduce inflammation in the body, and how a poor diet can contribute to it.   Read this article.

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Osteopathy

Osteopathic medicine, or osteopathy, is a recognised system of diagnosis and treatment which concentrates on the musculo-skeletal system and its relation to the whole body.

My aching back: a guide to back pain prevention

Julian Winer explains why we tend to suffer from back pain and describes some simple stretches that can help to prevent it. Read this article.

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Personal Development

Personal development allows you to grow and become happier with yourself and the world around you.

Anger management practice: the gift of forgiveness

In this simple, yet profound anger management practice, Charlie Badenhop draws on the dual wisdom of Aikido and scientific research. The practise helps you explore how to change long term anger into a wider range of life affirming emotions. Read this article.

Building self-esteem with affirmations and therapeutic relaxation music

Learn how to build self-esteem with Harry Henshaw. Understand how self-esteem works, and how it can be improved using the powerful combination of affirmations alongside therapeutic relaxation music. Read this article.

Birthing a golden age - through relationship

Oshana Himot writes on choosing to heal our emotions and how this can help us to live an expanded life with responsibility, choice, and freedom for all. Read this article.

Empower yourself with the wise woman tradition

Susun Weed explores the male-centric world of medicine and points out how a change in attitude can empower women and allow them to feel whole again. Read this article.

Is it finally time to forgive?

Charlie Badenhop shows us that forgiveness is the only way to free ourselves from anger and resentment. Read this article.

The nature of thought energy

Jeffrey R. Palmer talks about the power of our thoughts to manifest good or bad things in our lives. Learn to become aware of your thinking and the effects that it may be having on your own life and on others'. Read this article.

Am I the next buddha?

Oshana Himot chooses to think, feel and act towards herself and others with love. Read the article to find out how you can do the same. Read this article.

There is no more important person to love than yourself

Charlie Badenhop reminds us of the importance of loving the self.
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Divine synchronicity

Chris Bourne on how we can use synchronicity in our lives as a guide to keep us on a path that is true to ourselves. Read this article.

Helping kids overcome their fears and phobias

Patti Teel examines how children develop fear and phobias, and how you can help your kids to overcome them. Read this article.

How much is there to know?

Chris Bourne considers whether a constant search for new knowledge can prevent us from finding the answers we need in life. Read this article.

A shifting of consciousness

Susan Anderson explores how the world is changing from an authoritarian society to one where individuals take responsibility for their own lives. Read this article.

Surgery as a rite of passage

Elizabeth Hepburn explains why we should see surgery as a great opportunity for personal change. Read this article.

Do you suffer from performance anxiety?

Charlie Badenhop coaches a client through his performance anxiety.
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Living generously - the wise woman way

Susun Weed discusses what it means to live generously. Read this article.

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Reflexology

Reflexology stimulates reflex points in the feet (or hands) to restore balance and encourage healing.

Foot reflexology and what it can do for you

Ariel Talmor describes his own personal journey as a foot reflexologist. Topics covered include the history of reflexology, an explanation of reflexology and its interactions with the mind, body, and soul. Read this article.

Hidden benefits of reflexology: a case study

In this case study, Helen Thompson describes a treatment session and the emotional breakthrough that followed for her client. Read this article.

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Reiki

Reiki uses the channeling of universal life force energy to aid healing.

Reiki: a hands on healing therapy

Howard Deshayes explains the Reiki principle and describes how Reiki was rediscovered and brought to the West. Other topics include the three levels (or degrees) of learning Reiki, healing oneself, and what to expect when receiving Reiki in a class or treatment. Read this article.

Reiki distance healing

Anna Pizzoferrato talks about sending Reiki remotely. This article explores some of the many applications of Reiki distance healing, and points the interested reader to some research on the healing power of prayer. Read this article.

Reiki for cancer patients

Andy Chrisostomou describes his multi-faceted approach to treatment for cancer patients. The Gerson Therapy and Reiki are combined with stress reduction and using the power of the mind. Read this article.

Choosing a Reiki practitioner or teacher

Dawn Mellowship provides a useful checklist of things to look for when choosing a Reiki practitioner or teacher. Read this article.

Reiki - a path to wholeness

Bronwen and Frans Steine on the relationship of Japanese Reiki to spirituality. Read this article.

What do I think about when I am doing Reiki?

Bronwen and Frans Steine explore the effects of intention in these practical hints for Reiki practitioners. Read this article.

Reiki and western medicine

Rosanna Rogacion explains the nature of Reiki and how Reiki is now being used in hospitals in the USA. Read this article.

Traditional Usui Reiki

Rosanna Rogacion describes the teaching of Traditional Usui Reiki by the man himself - Mikao Usui. Read this article.

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Shamanic Healing

Shamanic healing facilitates change through techniques used by shamans around the world since ancient times.

Shamanic healing and soul retrieval

Zannie Rose explains the principles of shamanic healing and looks at the modern day usage of this ancient healing art.
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Stress Management

Stress management techniques can help to reduce and relieve the effects of stressful situations, helping you to feel more balanced and in control.

Coping with stress at Christmas

Catherine Doyle provides some practical suggestions for overcoming stress during the holiday season. Read this article.

Manage your stress naturally with herbs & aromatherapy

Farah Khan explains how you can use herbal preparations and essential oils to help you manage stress. Read this article.

How stressed-out are you?

David Thomas explains how stress can be caused by the words you use when you're talking to yourself. He then shows you how to change your self-talk for a happier, and more in-control you! Read this article.

The clock is ticking

Charlie Badenhop discusses how to make time work for you by altering your perception of time. Read this article.

Dealing with stress? Here are some ways to make you feel better!

Are you stressed out or overworked? Louise Hathway's tips can help you to feel and cope better. Read this article.

Stress management

Prem Nirmal gives a step by step approach to understanding and managing stress. Read this article.

Stress: When it's too much

Everyone suffers from stress, but how do you know when you're blowing things out of all proportion? Louise Hathway explores some common reactions to stressful situations and offers advice on how to deal with your own reactions. Read this article.

Say goodbye to stress in minutes

Sarah Kuipers shares some simple breathing and grounding exercises that you can use in your practice and with clients to reduce stress.
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Using simple exercises to break through stress

Sarah Kuipers explores simple body-based exercises that practitioners can use to keep a lid on stress throughout their working day. Read this article.

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Theta Healing

Theta healing uses the slow theta brainwave state to bring about emotional and physical change.

How to heal beyond your beliefs

Michal Golan explores how theta brainwave has the power to transform your life through Theta Healing. Read this article.

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Yoga

Yoga uses physical exercises, breathing exercises, and meditation to allow the body to attain a state of health and well-being.

Introduction to yoga

Catherine Doyle introduces the asanas, pranayama and meditation of modern yoga, and how they can benefit our health. The article also explores some common yoga styles, as well as offering advice on choosing a yoga class. Read this article.

Ashtanga yoga

Catherine Doyle reports on ashtanga yoga, explaining how it differs from other styles of yoga. Ashtanga yoga is also known as power yoga. Read this article.

Focus through yoga during labour

Carmela Cattuti shows how yogic focus can help to ease pregnant women through the labour process. Detachment, breathing, and visualization are all explored as they relate to labour and delivery.
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Swara yoga

Prem Nirmal talks about swara yoga - an ancient practice that aligns breathing with the rhythms of the universe. Read this article.

How to stay motivated in your yoga practice

Nancy Wile offers tips to help you maintain enough motivation to get you through the inevitable decline in enthusiasm and plateaus of your yoga practice. Read this article.

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