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- OMT; Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy (Osteopathy)
🔍 OMT; Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy (Osteopathy) Safe with pregnancy The practitioner uses their hands to move your muscles and joints in an effort to detect problems, prevent illness or treat a condition Caution Not to be relied upon as the sole intervention for all medical problems You may be asked to remove your clothing at the consultation in order for your therapist to fully appreciate your conditions Therapy for: Back Pain Uncomplicated Neck pain Sports injuries Shoulder problems Migraines Knee problems Pregnancy supportive care Excessive crying in babies Comments Developed by Andrew Still, USA. 1910 They do not prescribe drugs or perform surgery No scientific evidence of effectiveness against medical conditions other than musculoskeletal problems Some trained osteopaths are against the practice Read more on OMT; Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy (Osteopathy) > https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/osteopathic-joint-manipulation, https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/osteopathy/ Safe with pregnancy Pregnancy use with caution Safe with diabetes Diabetes use with caution Safe with children Children use with caution Pregnancy unknown Diabetes unknown Children unknown Submit Your content has been submitted An error occurred. Try again later Edit Intervention Safe with diabetes Safe with children Most Searched Interventions Pet Therapy (Animal Assisted Therapy) This is the involvement of animals as a form of treatment to improve social, emotional, physical and mental wellbeing Faith Healing This is the practice of prayers and hand gestures in a belief that healing can occur as a result. Faith is usually (but not always) part of a religious practice. It can be exercised individually or through a collective of similarly inclined people Ginger The consumption of ginger-based products to improve health. It is both healthy and delicious, and it has been a part of the human diet for generations Cannabidiol. CBD Oil Extract oil from the Cannabis plant. It may be smoked, vaped, sprayed into the cheeks or placed in the mouth. It is used as an agent to promote wellbeing
- Animal Assisted Therapy: Insects
🔍 Animal Assisted Therapy: Insects Safe with pregnancy The use of an animal companion as a pet to improve an individual's social, emotional, motivational or functional activities Caution Many of them don’t bond closely with humans They can easily escape or hide away Many can bite Short life spans Therapy for: Depression ADHD Video game addiction Common Pet Insects include: Praying Mantis Beetles Butterflies Stick Insects Hissing Cockroaches Locusts Grasshoppers Ants Katydids Comments Suitable for apartment and small homes Some insects are kept as food for reptiles Not expensive to maintain Read more on Animal Assisted Therapy: Insects > https://www.thesprucepets.com/insects-and-spiders-101-1236885 Safe with pregnancy Pregnancy use with caution Safe with diabetes Diabetes use with caution Safe with children Children use with caution Pregnancy unknown Diabetes unknown Children unknown Submit Your content has been submitted An error occurred. Try again later Edit Intervention Safe with diabetes Safe with children Most Searched Interventions Pet Therapy (Animal Assisted Therapy) This is the involvement of animals as a form of treatment to improve social, emotional, physical and mental wellbeing Faith Healing This is the practice of prayers and hand gestures in a belief that healing can occur as a result. Faith is usually (but not always) part of a religious practice. It can be exercised individually or through a collective of similarly inclined people Ginger The consumption of ginger-based products to improve health. It is both healthy and delicious, and it has been a part of the human diet for generations Cannabidiol. CBD Oil Extract oil from the Cannabis plant. It may be smoked, vaped, sprayed into the cheeks or placed in the mouth. It is used as an agent to promote wellbeing
- Animal Assisted Therapy: Reptiles
🔍 Animal Assisted Therapy: Reptiles Safe with pregnancy The use of an animal companion as a pet to improve an individual's social, emotional, motivational or functional activities Caution Some of them don’t bond closely with humans They can easily escape or hide away (leashes are available) Their food is usually live creatures: - Can be squeamish - Can easily escape into other parts of the house - May be smelly and noisy Therapy for: General Anxiety Social Anxiety Loneliness Commonly recommended breeds include: Bearded Dragon Leopard Geckos Iguanas Turtles Snakes Comments Suitable for apartment and small homes They have a low risk of causing allergic reactions They are not noisy They do not usually smell Beautiful creatures Likes to be held and carried Can be left home alone for moderate periods Read more on Animal Assisted Therapy: Reptiles > https://bubbajuju.com/pros-and-cons-of-reptile-pets/ Safe with pregnancy Pregnancy use with caution Safe with diabetes Diabetes use with caution Safe with children Children use with caution Pregnancy unknown Diabetes unknown Children unknown Submit Your content has been submitted An error occurred. Try again later Edit Intervention Safe with diabetes Safe with children Most Searched Interventions Pet Therapy (Animal Assisted Therapy) This is the involvement of animals as a form of treatment to improve social, emotional, physical and mental wellbeing Faith Healing This is the practice of prayers and hand gestures in a belief that healing can occur as a result. Faith is usually (but not always) part of a religious practice. It can be exercised individually or through a collective of similarly inclined people Ginger The consumption of ginger-based products to improve health. It is both healthy and delicious, and it has been a part of the human diet for generations Cannabidiol. CBD Oil Extract oil from the Cannabis plant. It may be smoked, vaped, sprayed into the cheeks or placed in the mouth. It is used as an agent to promote wellbeing
- Hygiene, Oral
🔍 Hygiene, Oral Safe with pregnancy These are conditions and practices that help to maintain oral health and prevent the spread of diseases Caution Excessive Hygiene can damage body tissues Vigorous brushing can harm your gums Therapy for: Daily Tooth brushing: - Upwards and Downward strokes - Not necessary to rinse after brushing - Change your toothbrush at 3 months Mouthwashes to freshen as necessary Ideal to have good hygiene for kissing Limits bad breath (Halitosis) Comments Report Bleeding Gum to your Dentist Discuss your concerns with a dentist at the earliest convenient time Read more on Hygiene, Oral > http://Internet Safe with pregnancy Pregnancy use with caution Safe with diabetes Diabetes use with caution Safe with children Children use with caution Pregnancy unknown Diabetes unknown Children unknown Submit Your content has been submitted An error occurred. Try again later Edit Intervention Safe with diabetes Safe with children Most Searched Interventions Pet Therapy (Animal Assisted Therapy) This is the involvement of animals as a form of treatment to improve social, emotional, physical and mental wellbeing Faith Healing This is the practice of prayers and hand gestures in a belief that healing can occur as a result. Faith is usually (but not always) part of a religious practice. It can be exercised individually or through a collective of similarly inclined people Ginger The consumption of ginger-based products to improve health. It is both healthy and delicious, and it has been a part of the human diet for generations Cannabidiol. CBD Oil Extract oil from the Cannabis plant. It may be smoked, vaped, sprayed into the cheeks or placed in the mouth. It is used as an agent to promote wellbeing
- Arts Therapy (Creative and Expressive Arts) & Hobbies
🔍 Arts Therapy (Creative and Expressive Arts) & Hobbies Safe with pregnancy The use of arts or other actions as a form of therapy through expression and creativity. The emphasis is not primarily on the end-product, results or achievements. Instead, the process of participation and creation is intended to be therapeutic for the mind and physical body of the individual Caution Choose wisely: although prior experience is not needed to join any of such activities, individuals must make choices that they can learn to tolerate Care should be taken so that the chosen activity does not unwittingly transform into the mainstream, and thereby become another source of stress to the individual In some people, isolated or one-person hobby may sometimes deepen loneliness and mental anguish Therapy for: Loneliness Physical Disability Mood problems Poor satisfaction with life Poor social interactions Comments There are six arts therapy modalities: - Art - Dance/Movement - Drama - Music - Poetry - Psychodrama There are many hobbies to choose from, and one should investigate the choices available to them in their locality Read more on Arts Therapy (Creative and Expressive Arts) & Hobbies > https://hobbyhelp.com/inspiration/most-popular-hobbies-in-the-world/ Safe with pregnancy Pregnancy use with caution Safe with diabetes Diabetes use with caution Safe with children Children use with caution Pregnancy unknown Diabetes unknown Children unknown Submit Your content has been submitted An error occurred. Try again later Edit Intervention Safe with diabetes Safe with children Most Searched Interventions Pet Therapy (Animal Assisted Therapy) This is the involvement of animals as a form of treatment to improve social, emotional, physical and mental wellbeing Faith Healing This is the practice of prayers and hand gestures in a belief that healing can occur as a result. Faith is usually (but not always) part of a religious practice. It can be exercised individually or through a collective of similarly inclined people Ginger The consumption of ginger-based products to improve health. It is both healthy and delicious, and it has been a part of the human diet for generations Cannabidiol. CBD Oil Extract oil from the Cannabis plant. It may be smoked, vaped, sprayed into the cheeks or placed in the mouth. It is used as an agent to promote wellbeing
- St John’s Worts
🔍 St John’s Worts Unsafe with pregnancy Natural herbs that is sold as capsules, tablets, liquid extract, tea bags, powder or cream. Caution Avoid in pregnancy and breastfeeding Can interact with other drugs to cause harmful effects including: - Antidepressants - Paracetamol Can be harmful to the liver when used in large amounts for prolonged periods Can make some drugs less effective, including: - Contraceptives - Digoxin - Warfarin May cause confusion, fever, tiredness, stomach upsets and skin rash Therapy for: Depression Elevates the mood Cancer supportive care Good for wound healing Comments Also called Goatweed and Tipton weed It takes weeks before the effects are noticed Read more on St John’s Worts > https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/cancer-in-general/treatment/complementary-alternative-therapies/individual-therapies/st-johns-wort, https://www.healthline.com/health-news/is-st-johns-wort-safe-080615#1 Safe with pregnancy Pregnancy use with caution Safe with diabetes Diabetes use with caution Safe with children Children use with caution Pregnancy unknown Diabetes unknown Children unknown Submit Your content has been submitted An error occurred. Try again later Edit Intervention Unsafe with diabetes Unsafe with children Most Searched Interventions Pet Therapy (Animal Assisted Therapy) This is the involvement of animals as a form of treatment to improve social, emotional, physical and mental wellbeing Faith Healing This is the practice of prayers and hand gestures in a belief that healing can occur as a result. Faith is usually (but not always) part of a religious practice. It can be exercised individually or through a collective of similarly inclined people Ginger The consumption of ginger-based products to improve health. It is both healthy and delicious, and it has been a part of the human diet for generations Cannabidiol. CBD Oil Extract oil from the Cannabis plant. It may be smoked, vaped, sprayed into the cheeks or placed in the mouth. It is used as an agent to promote wellbeing
- CBT: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
🔍 CBT: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Safe with pregnancy It is a talking therapy that helps to manage problems by changing the way we think, feel and behave. It improves Mental Health by helping individuals to develop coping strategies for unhelpful and unwanted thoughts, beliefs, attitudes and behaviours Caution May increase anxiety whilst confronting your own problems May take up a lot of your time since you have to be engaged with the process Therapy for: Anxiety Disorders Depression Other mental health issues: - Phobias - Substance use disorders - Eating Disorders (Bulimia, Anorexia) - PTSD Back Pain Menopause management Poor Sleep IBS; Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome (As a coping intervention) CFS; Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (As a coping intervention) Addictions: Gambling Smoking Internet Smart phone Alcohol Sex Comments CBT can be delivered Face-to-Face or through the telephone or online There are examples of proven effectiveness of this modality in many cases Read more on CBT: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy > https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-cbt/ Safe with pregnancy Pregnancy use with caution Safe with diabetes Diabetes use with caution Safe with children Children use with caution Pregnancy unknown Diabetes unknown Children unknown Submit Your content has been submitted An error occurred. Try again later Edit Intervention Safe with diabetes Safe with children Most Searched Interventions Pet Therapy (Animal Assisted Therapy) This is the involvement of animals as a form of treatment to improve social, emotional, physical and mental wellbeing Faith Healing This is the practice of prayers and hand gestures in a belief that healing can occur as a result. Faith is usually (but not always) part of a religious practice. It can be exercised individually or through a collective of similarly inclined people Ginger The consumption of ginger-based products to improve health. It is both healthy and delicious, and it has been a part of the human diet for generations Cannabidiol. CBD Oil Extract oil from the Cannabis plant. It may be smoked, vaped, sprayed into the cheeks or placed in the mouth. It is used as an agent to promote wellbeing
- Ephedrine (Ma Huang: Chinese Herb)
🔍 Ephedrine (Ma Huang: Chinese Herb) Pregnancy: Use with caution This is the use of extracts from the ephedra plants to improve wellbeing. Ephedrine is a stimulant that increases the rate at which our body processes work. It makes the body burn energy quicker, and to breath better. People have found ways to convert this into advantages for the general wellbeing. It can be found as tablets or Chinese herbs Caution Side effects include: Hallucinations Inability to urinate Stroke Heart Attack Heart rate problems Allergic reactions Therapy for: Suppresses appetite Weight loss Improves concentration Asthma Hay fever Comments Side effects may be worse if taken with caffeine Traditional Chinese medicine have used ephedra for generations to treat shortness of breath Use may be restricted in some countries Read more on Ephedrine (Ma Huang: Chinese Herb) > https://www.medicinenet.com/ephedrine-oral/article.htm Safe with pregnancy Pregnancy use with caution Safe with diabetes Diabetes use with caution Safe with children Children use with caution Pregnancy unknown Diabetes unknown Children unknown Submit Your content has been submitted An error occurred. Try again later Edit Intervention Safe with diabetes Unsafe with children Most Searched Interventions Pet Therapy (Animal Assisted Therapy) This is the involvement of animals as a form of treatment to improve social, emotional, physical and mental wellbeing Faith Healing This is the practice of prayers and hand gestures in a belief that healing can occur as a result. Faith is usually (but not always) part of a religious practice. It can be exercised individually or through a collective of similarly inclined people Ginger The consumption of ginger-based products to improve health. It is both healthy and delicious, and it has been a part of the human diet for generations Cannabidiol. CBD Oil Extract oil from the Cannabis plant. It may be smoked, vaped, sprayed into the cheeks or placed in the mouth. It is used as an agent to promote wellbeing
- Animal Assisted Therapy: Horses
🔍 Animal Assisted Therapy: Horses Safe with pregnancy The use of an animal companion as a pet to improve an individual's social, emotional, motivational or functional activities Caution Horses are expensive to run Vet bills may be high Most homes do not have enough space to harbour a horse, hence they are accommodated away from the primary house of ownership Horse manure is usually copious and unpleasant Accidents may occur during horse riding Therapy for: Stress Paralysis Supportive care for missing limbs Low self-worth: Horses empower their riders Comments All breeds of (tame) horses are usually suitable Spending time with a horse is beneficial to mental wellbeing, without a compulsory need to ride on it Disposing of an unwanted or a dead horse is often challenging Read more on Animal Assisted Therapy: Horses > http://www.second-opinion-doc.com/things-to-consider-and-disadvantages-of-owning-a-horse.html Safe with pregnancy Pregnancy use with caution Safe with diabetes Diabetes use with caution Safe with children Children use with caution Pregnancy unknown Diabetes unknown Children unknown Submit Your content has been submitted An error occurred. Try again later Edit Intervention Safe with diabetes Children: Use with caution Most Searched Interventions Pet Therapy (Animal Assisted Therapy) This is the involvement of animals as a form of treatment to improve social, emotional, physical and mental wellbeing Faith Healing This is the practice of prayers and hand gestures in a belief that healing can occur as a result. Faith is usually (but not always) part of a religious practice. It can be exercised individually or through a collective of similarly inclined people Ginger The consumption of ginger-based products to improve health. It is both healthy and delicious, and it has been a part of the human diet for generations Cannabidiol. CBD Oil Extract oil from the Cannabis plant. It may be smoked, vaped, sprayed into the cheeks or placed in the mouth. It is used as an agent to promote wellbeing
- Animal Assisted Therapy: Other Medium Sized Pets
🔍 Animal Assisted Therapy: Other Medium Sized Pets Pregnancy: Use with caution The use of an animal companion as a pet to improve an individual's social, emotional, motivational or functional activities Caution Some of them don’t bond closely with humans They can easily escape They may be destructive to delicate furniture Therapy for: Anxiety Stress Loneliness Depression ADHD Commonly sourced animals include: Goats Pigs Rabbits Comments Suitable for apartment and small homes Usually inexpensive to maintain Read more on Animal Assisted Therapy: Other Medium Sized Pets > https://www.thesprucepets.com/list-of-exotic-pets-1237277 Safe with pregnancy Pregnancy use with caution Safe with diabetes Diabetes use with caution Safe with children Children use with caution Pregnancy unknown Diabetes unknown Children unknown Submit Your content has been submitted An error occurred. Try again later Edit Intervention Safe with diabetes Safe with children Most Searched Interventions Pet Therapy (Animal Assisted Therapy) This is the involvement of animals as a form of treatment to improve social, emotional, physical and mental wellbeing Faith Healing This is the practice of prayers and hand gestures in a belief that healing can occur as a result. Faith is usually (but not always) part of a religious practice. It can be exercised individually or through a collective of similarly inclined people Ginger The consumption of ginger-based products to improve health. It is both healthy and delicious, and it has been a part of the human diet for generations Cannabidiol. CBD Oil Extract oil from the Cannabis plant. It may be smoked, vaped, sprayed into the cheeks or placed in the mouth. It is used as an agent to promote wellbeing
- Hygiene, Sexual
🔍 Hygiene, Sexual Safe with pregnancy These are conditions and practices that help to maintain health, and limit the spread of sexually transmitted illnesses. They are basic human actions that will improve life and living Caution 'Excessive Hygiene' can damage delicate body parts Fancy Lotions and douches may damage the vagina Do not clean the inside of the vagina immediately after sex It is not advisable to share sex toys. If you do, ensure that they are thoroughly cleaned before use. In addition, consider using condoms to cover the sex toy Therapy for: General Maintain adequate body hygiene Think of getting tested for STIs if you notice symptoms or if you have a new partner with symptoms Vagina discharges are generally okay if they don’t have an unpleasant smell Wash your genitals daily with warm water. Avoid chemicals. Uncircumcised men should pull the foreskin back and clean the penis tip once daily Vaginal douches are not advisable, they may harm more than they help Females to request a cervical screen from the doctor if between the ages 25 - 64 Before sex: Check your sex toys for cracks and defects Avoid use if cracked, or cover the defects with condoms etc Avoid brushing your teeth. Use a mouthwash to freshen your breath. After sex: Pee , Wash & Drink Gently clean any visible body fluids: - Wipe with soft material or - Wash with plain warm water Wash your hands with soap and water Use a mouthwash: it freshens your breath ready for your partner and it cleans your mouth or germs you might have taken on Drink some water to replace the fluid you lost during sex, and to allow your kidneys produce more urine Have a pee as soon as you can: it flushes the germs out of the urethra. Don’t rush off from your partner just to pee: wait for a good time Clean your sex toys according to the instructions Comments Get your partner involved in your sexual routine and make it part of your sexual encounter Encourage your partner to maintain similar hygiene, a healthy partner is beneficial to your health Read more on Hygiene, Sexual > https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sexual-health/keeping-your-vagina-clean-and-healthy/ Safe with pregnancy Pregnancy use with caution Safe with diabetes Diabetes use with caution Safe with children Children use with caution Pregnancy unknown Diabetes unknown Children unknown Submit Your content has been submitted An error occurred. Try again later Edit Intervention Safe with diabetes Safe with children Most Searched Interventions Pet Therapy (Animal Assisted Therapy) This is the involvement of animals as a form of treatment to improve social, emotional, physical and mental wellbeing Faith Healing This is the practice of prayers and hand gestures in a belief that healing can occur as a result. Faith is usually (but not always) part of a religious practice. It can be exercised individually or through a collective of similarly inclined people Ginger The consumption of ginger-based products to improve health. It is both healthy and delicious, and it has been a part of the human diet for generations Cannabidiol. CBD Oil Extract oil from the Cannabis plant. It may be smoked, vaped, sprayed into the cheeks or placed in the mouth. It is used as an agent to promote wellbeing
- Animal Assisted Therapy: Other Small Sized Pets
🔍 Animal Assisted Therapy: Other Small Sized Pets Safe with pregnancy The use of an animal companion as a pet to improve an individual's social, emotional, motivational or functional activities Caution Shorter life span than bigger pets Some of them stay awake all night They can easily escape or hide away Many of them don’t bond closely with humans Many can bite or sting Therapy for: Anxiety Stress Loneliness Depression ADHD Commonly sourced animals include: Giant African Snail Hermit Crab Millipedes Spiders/Tarantulas Rodents Amphibians: Axolotls, Frogs and Toads Crabs Scorpions Tortoises Comments Suitable for apartment and small homes Some of them are kept as food for bigger pets Not expensive to maintain Read more on Animal Assisted Therapy: Other Small Sized Pets > https://www.thesprucepets.com/list-of-exotic-pets-1237277 Safe with pregnancy Pregnancy use with caution Safe with diabetes Diabetes use with caution Safe with children Children use with caution Pregnancy unknown Diabetes unknown Children unknown Submit Your content has been submitted An error occurred. Try again later Edit Intervention Safe with diabetes Safe with children Most Searched Interventions Pet Therapy (Animal Assisted Therapy) This is the involvement of animals as a form of treatment to improve social, emotional, physical and mental wellbeing Faith Healing This is the practice of prayers and hand gestures in a belief that healing can occur as a result. Faith is usually (but not always) part of a religious practice. It can be exercised individually or through a collective of similarly inclined people Ginger The consumption of ginger-based products to improve health. It is both healthy and delicious, and it has been a part of the human diet for generations Cannabidiol. CBD Oil Extract oil from the Cannabis plant. It may be smoked, vaped, sprayed into the cheeks or placed in the mouth. It is used as an agent to promote wellbeing