
Holistic Healing | Exploring Alternative Medicine
Holistic and natural healing methods nurture both your mind and body. Rooted in centuries of tradition, alternative medicine offers a balanced approach to well-being, fostering growth, relaxation, and inner harmony. Explore and discover which healing practices resonate with you.
ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
Alternative medicine has existed for thousands of years and is the predecessor to modern medicine as we know it. It encompasses a diverse range of healing practices that exist outside the realm of conventional Western medicine. Many of these methods are rooted in ancient traditions, with popular philosophical systems including Chinese Medicine, Shamanism and Homeopathy. These therapies emphasise restoring balance within the body, working to enhance your overall being. By focusing on the harmony between mind, body, and spirit, alternative medicine offers a holistic approach to health. This approach continues to attract people seeking natural and complementary ways to achieve wellness.
The wellness industry is thriving, with innovations and traditional methods flourishing. Alternative medicine is experiencing a strong comeback and is increasingly being used alongside Western medicine to provide a complementary approach to healing. This integrative strategy enables patients to benefit from the strengths of both systems. Here are some traditional alternative healing methods to explore.

ACUPUNCTURE
Acupuncture is the action of placing thin needles into the skin on certain points of your body. It is a practice of traditional Chinese medicine aimed at improving the flow of blocked energy known as qi (pronounced chi). Acupuncturists believe that when your qi is blocked or unbalanced, diseases can occur. There are over 2000 acupuncture points in the body which stimulate the central nervous system, releasing chemicals into the spinal cord, brain and muscles, stimulating the body’s natural healing abilities. The practice is used to treat a range of issues including digestive issues, emotional problems, gynaecological, neurological, respiratory and more.
CUPPING
This ancient form of therapy dates back to ancient Egyptian, Chinese and Middle Eastern cultures. Originally used for purposes such as sucking the venom out of snake bites, cupping is the practice of placing suction cups on the body to draw blood to/away from body parts. Therapists will place special cups on your skin for a few minutes to create suction that helps to relieve pain and inflammation and creates a relaxing sensation and a deep-tissue massage. Traditionally the healer would place a flammable substance inside the cup and when the air cools suction is created, however, today a pump is normally used instead.
Cupping is used to treat blood disorders, skin problems, back pain, varicose veins, migraines and much more.


REIKI
The word Reiki comes from the Japanese words ‘Rei’ (universal) and ‘Ki’ (energy). It is the practice of healing through energy therapy. Practitioners help the flow of energy by holding their hands lightly on or over parts of the body. Some also use crystals for chakra healing wands. According to practitioners, energy can be stagnant in the body where there has been emotional pain or a physical injury. The aim is to help the flow of energy by removing blocks and enabling deep relaxation. Reiki is used to relieve pain, spread healing processes and reduce symptoms of illnesses. Although clinical research hasn’t proven its effectiveness, many people speak about the positive outcomes they have experienced thanks to Reiki therapy.
AROMATHERAPY
Aromatherapy works through skin absorption and the sense of smell. Essential oils are used to enhance the patient’s physical and emotional health. These oils can come in the form of diffusers, bathing salts, masks, body creams, and much more. The practice has been used for thousands of years, with ancient cultures incorporating aromatic plant components into balms, oils and resins for healing purposes. The therapy can help manage pain, boost relaxation, ease digestion, and boost immunity. Popular aromatherapy oils include fennel, eucalyptus, ginger, lavender, tea tree and more.

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