Did You Know?
People have used extracts from plants to treat their ills for thousands of years. The Egyptians were using herbal remedies some 3,500 years ago, while there is evidence that other ancient peoples, like the Persians, Chinese, Indians and the people of the Americas have used medicinal herbs for centuries.
Learn More...
Health Basics
Research has shown that the use of complementary medicine has increased dramatically in the last twenty years, with about a third of people having used it at least once.
It seems that more and more people are turning away from the orthodox medicine of hospitals, GPs and pharmacists and looking for alternative or complementary forms of medicine to help with illness or other complaints.
There are six main practices in complementary medicine as being important: these are acupuncture, chiropractic, osteopathy, herbal medicine, homeopathy and hypnotherapy. We take a look at these to see what they are and what they can offer.
My Health
Like many other complementary health practitioners, chiropractors look at the body as a whole when they treat you. A chiropractor considers the body to be like a living machine – if a joint is misaligned or damaged, the smooth running of the machine can be upset, causing inflammation, pressure on nerves and illness
Learn More...
