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How to treat allergies, hormonal conditions and insomnia with complementary therapies
If you're suffering from a common health complaint and don't what which complementary therapy to choose, follow our guide to the best practitioner for your problem.
Here, we look at which alternative therapies are best for treating allergies, hormonal problems and insomnia
2. ALLERGIES
Treatment: Medical acupuncture:
Medical acupuncture works by triggering the release of neurotransmitters - chemical substances that transmit electrical impulses across nerves in our body, thus aiding healing.
This compares to Chinese acupuncture that works on the theory that some illnesses are derived from an imbalance in the body's natural energies or 'chi'.
Scientific evidence shows that acupuncture is particularly effective for nausea, but there are a handful of studies that show acupuncture can also benefit asthma sufferers.
In medical acupuncture, needles are inserted into certain points along the nervous system. To treat hayfever, needles are placed around the nose, hands and feet and left for up to 20 minutes.
The first session can last between 40 minutes and an hour. Symptoms can start to improve between three to six sessions. The cost of each visit is normally between £20 and £45.
Contact: For a practitioner visit www.medical-acupuncture.co.uk or call 01925 730727.
Treatment: Chinese herbal medicine:
This is a 5,000-year-old system of medicine designed to treat a variety of ailments, based on a combination of five varieties of herbs - pungent, sour, sweet, bitter and salty. There is some evidence to show that Chinese herbal medicine can help eczema. A double blind trial held in London's Royal Free Hospital found 60 per cent of eczema patients improved with Chinese herbal medicine.
The practitioner will look to identify what triggers an allergic reaction by asking questions about diet, lifestyle and symptoms. He or she may also feel your pulse and examine the tongue to determine why it is coloured or coated in a particular way.
For hayfever, a practitioner may prescribe herbs that may help to reduce wheezing and relax the lungs such as apricot seed. For asthma, a practitioner might suggest ginseng or ginger, a herb containing warming properties that reduces mucus production in the lung.
Herbs are taken as a tea or in a tincture. They can also be taken in powder or pill form. A course of herbs can last from one week to three months and are usually taken twice a day.
Length of treatment varies according to the illness. Some herbalists claim symptoms take between one and seven days to cure. However more serious complaints can take several months. A session can cost from £10 to £30, depending on where the herbalist is located. Herbs cost around £5 to £10.
Contact: To find a Chinese herbal practitioner visit www.rchm.co.uk.
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3. HORMONAL PROBLEMS
Treatment: Reflexology:
This ancient system of healing is also particularly good for treating all kinds of menstrual problems from regulating periods to infertility. By massaging different points on the feet, therapists claim they can unblock energy pathways in the body and so help the body to regain its natural balance and heal itself.
Some points on the foot are associated with a woman's egg production and by manipulating these areas reflexologists claim they can correct the imbalances which can hamper pregnancy. A two-year clinical trial at the IVF unit at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth found 13 out of 23 women suffering from fertility problems fell pregnant.
Contact: The British Reflexology Association on 01886-821207 or visit www.britreflex.co.uk.
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Treatment: Homeopathy:
Homeopathic remedies, made from animal, minerals and plants, are diluted down thousands of times so that each remedy contains only a hint of the original essence.
The remedies, usually in tablet, tincture or powder form, are each said to produce symptoms similar to a specific disease or condition. The idea is that, rather like vaccines, they 'kick-start' the body's defences against the disease or problem. Practitioners claim that because remedies are highly diluted they are still effective, but produce no side effects.
A typical session begins with a consultation where the practitioner asks the patient about their medical and family history, diet and lifestyle. After analysing the symptoms, an individual prescription is made. Usually, one remedy is taken daily from one day to three weeks depending on the patient and his or her symptoms.
Practitioners claim homeopathy can regulate periods by taking homeopathic preparations of oestrogen and in some cases human ovaries. This is said to remind the body to produce more oestrogen from the pituitary gland - the gland that produces hormones.
Homeopathy can also treat menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes and night sweats using snake venom. Fragments of cuttlefish are claimed to help pre-menstrual syndrome. Although there is no evidence to show that homeopathy can work for menstrual symptoms, out of a review of 107 controlled clinical trials on various conditions including trauma and psychological, researchers found 77 per cent produced positive results.
Contact: The British Homeopathic Association, 020-7935 2163 or visit www. www.trusthomeopathy.org
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Treatment: Chinese herbal medicine:
Practitioners claim that herbs can be used to treat pre-menstrual syndrome, painful periods, endometriosis and even infertility.
Although a range of herbs is often prescribed, angelica - the herb used in culinary dishes - is a common remedy for menstrual problems. According to practitioners there is a good body of evidence to show that Chinese herbs have the ability to regulate hormonal imbalances and can help improve menstrual symptoms.
Contact: To find a Chinese herbal practitioner visit www.rchm.co.uk.
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4. INSOMNIA
Treatment: Reflexology
Reflexology is good for all stress-related conditions and as insomnia is often caused by anxiety, practitioners claim it is an ideal treatment. Reflexology can break down blockages in certain parts of the body, giving relief to trouble spots.
For insomnia, your practitioner would work on the pituitary gland - the gland found at the base of the skull that controls your body clock. This is done by applying pressure around the big toe. Practitioners claim reflexology can improve sleep within three to six sessions.
Contact: The British Reflexology Association on 01886-821207 or visit www.britreflex.co.uk.
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Treatment: Aromatherapy:
Aromatherapy works on the olfactory system - or smell system. When you breathe in certain oils, this triggers the central nervous system to act on the property of the oil and work as a natural sedative. Typical oils used for insomnia are lavender, sandalwood and clary sage, known for their calming effects.
Contacts: The International Society of Professional Aromatherapists on 01455 637987.
