Menopause and complementary therapies
The use of complementary therapies to manage menopausal symptoms is popular but remains controversial. Some of these therapies have not been subjected to the same vigour of testing that clinical trials for pharmaceutical medicines are subjected ... [... more]
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Yoga - health benefits
The physical foundation of yoga is a series of structured poses synchronised with the breath. The benefits of regular practice include increased fitness and lower levels of stress and anxiety. Yoga is an ancient Indian philosophy that dates back ... [... more]
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Tai Chi - health benefits
Tai Chi originated in ancient China. It involves a series of gentle, graceful movements designed to exercise the body and clear the mind. Nowadays, Tai Chi is practised as an effective exercise for health and well-being. Tai Chi is one of the ... [... more]
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Meditation
Meditation is the deliberate holding of one's attention on a subject, object or process. It may involve clearing the mind. Results can include feeling more 'alive', enhanced feelings of calm and heightened awareness. The regular practice of ... [... more]
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Pain management
Chronic pain is defined as pain that persists for longer than three months. At any given time, around one third of Australians are in pain. Management strategies for chronic pain include medications, and therapies such as acupuncture. The main ... [... more]
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Osteopathy
Osteopathy involves manipulation of the skeleton and muscles to promote mobility and restore structural balance. Osteopaths believe that the body can't function at its best if the musculo-skeletal system is misaligned. This manual medicine works ... [... more]
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Tai Chi and arthritis
In China, it has been known for centuries that Tai Chi can help arthritis. All state Arthritis Foundations in Australia have supported suitable Tai Chi instructors as part of a program for arthritis. Many people have gained health benefits and ... [... more]
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Alexander technique
The Alexander technique deals with bad habits of posture and movement. Bad posture can lead to head, neck and back pain, muscle aches, bursitis and repetitive strain injuries. The Alexander technique teaches awareness of movement and ... [... more]
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Asthma and complementary therapies
People with asthma may choose complementary therapies or alternative medicine techniques. These include acupuncture, herbs, homeopathy or the Buteyko method. Never stop your asthma medication or management techniques in favour of a complementary ... [... more]
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Multiple sclerosis - complementary therapies
The principle aims of drug therapy for MS are to shorten the duration of relapses or attacks, ease specific symptoms and slow the progression of disease by reducing the rate of relapses.The types of drugs used in treatment depend on a number of ... [... more]
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Endometriosis - treatment options
Endometriosis is the growth of endometrial tissue (from the lining of the uterus) in places outside the uterus. Treatment options include surgery, hormone treatment and complementary therapies. The oral contraceptive pill may be used as a ... [... more]
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Naturopathy
Naturopathy uses effective, non-invasive treatments like nutrition, dietetics, herbal medicine, homoeopathy and tactile therapies like massage, acupressure and Bowen technique to stimulate the patient's vitality and help the body heal ... [... more]
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