is a particularly good approach for chronic conditions and ill health that is ill-defined by general practice, as we step back and take time to really investigate how the whole body interacts and impacts on symptoms
common issues include breast cancer, fertility, menopause, hair loss, pregnancy, PMT, contraception and ovarian cancer. A variety of therapies can treat these health issues.
is a term used to describe the symptoms a person experiences when feeling under pressure or threatened. It is essentially the body responding naturally to a perceived threat by something called the fight or flight response.
involve an inflammation of the stomach lining and are collectively known as gastritis. Gastritis and ulcers can be successfully treated with a variety of Complementary Health therapies
Often, when people refer to having a nervous breakdown, they're describing severe depression. Signs and symptoms of severe depression include: Agitation or restlessness, Difficulty or inability to stop crying, Sleep problems, Dramatic appetite changes, Indecision
is a severe and unpleasant type of headache that usually affects one side of the head. It can be accompanied by nausea, vomiting and the need for complete rest in a dark room. It is important to identify any triggers that are associated with attacks, such as coffee, chocolate, red wine or cheese but emotional triggers such as stress, frustration, anger etc. should also be considered.
involves the end of egg production (ovulation), which occurs as a result of falling levels of the female sex hormone, oestrogen, which regulates menstruation. Treatments are available that can ease menopausal symptoms, which can be severe or distressing.
is a long-term (chronic) gastrointestinal condition that affects the digestive system and can manifest itself with a number of symptoms including abdominal pain and discomfort, episodes of constipation and/or diarrhoea and/or bloating of the abdomen.
is the disturbance of a normal sleep pattern. For example, when you cannot get to sleep or wake up after only a few hours sleep. Chronic insomnia can lead to mental health problems such as depression or misuse of alcohol or other medicines in order to gain sleep.
is the name given to a group of unpleasant symptoms experienced after eating. Complementary health care looks at your relationship with food, diet, possible food sensitivities, how you feel about nourishing yourself and what else in your life you find 'difficult to stomach'.
