Directory Index
Health & Wellbeing - Alternative Therapies
Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy is an alternative therapy that uses the power of suggestion for positive change.
Clinical Trials have shown that hypnotherapy is effective in reducing pain, anxiety and the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.
A website called The Hypnotherapy Directory provides a free, confidential service to help you find an hypnotherapist in your area.
Bach Flower Remedies
Bach Flower remedies are often sold in health shops, the principle is that highly diluted flower essences to cure emotional imbalances said to be the cause of all human illness.
There is absolutely no clinical evidence that they work.
Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy uses essential oils in a bath, application to parts of the oby or massage to enhance mood or overcome specific conditions
There is evidence that a mixture of oils includin camphor (in tiger balm) works to end a headache. There is evidence that massae with oils such as lavander promotes relaxation and calmness, but there is no evidence of a long term benefit.
You can find out more about aromatherapy in this document>(199kb).