Not every pain or physical dysfunction we experience can be traced to a physical cause such as injury trauma or disease. Medical professionals have recognised for decades that in some patients the pain has a psychogenic root. Psychogenic pain is defined as a pain disorder associated with psychological factors. Clients will often come to complementary therapists for support with their physical issue after feeling dismissed by the medical profession once tests such as MRI scans have failed to...
Essential oils can be a simple way we can improve our overall sense of well-being, de-stress and feel more relaxed. Aromatherapy uses essential oils to assist the body’s natural abilities to rest, recover and heal from stress and illness.
Most commonly used through smell or skin absorption, certain essential oils may contain anti-inflammatory properties that can help relieve pain. Scents that are linked with positive or happy memories can also affect your mood positively, giving you a...
Aromatherapy can help assist your body’s natural abilities to heal, rest and recover from stress and illness. A form of complementary therapy that uses essential oils, plant and flower extracts, it can be used in a number of different ways to assist with healing and relaxation.
We share five simple ways you can use essential oils to reduce stress, lift your mood, and improve your sense of well-being.
Massage
Aromatherapy massages can be both calming and comforting. By using...
Aromatherapy can help assist our body’s natural abilities to heal, rest and recover from a wide variety of stresses and illness. One of the most popular forms of complementary therapy, aromatherapy, uses essential oils to encourage rest and relaxation, and as a result, help manage and prevent symptoms of illness.
Working primarily through inhalation or skin absorption, it can have a number of psychological and physical benefits, from boosting our moods and circulation to stimulating...
With increased numbers of children feeling stressed due to school, exams and social media pressures, traditional avenues that children and parents may seek help from are finding themselves unable to cope due to increased demand, leading to even longer wait times.
Complementary therapies can help children and teens relax, release tension, and discover healthy, sustainable ways to manage their stress - before they feel overwhelmed or unable to cope.
Aromatherapy for relaxation,...
Whether you are new to complementary therapies or an experienced practitioner, taking the time to sit down and learn more about the different options that are out there can be a daunting task. With so many of us leading busy, hectic lives, finding ways to learn more about well-being without adding to our already full schedules can be a challenge.
We’ve put together a quick list of some of the top free podcasts available through iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and other great podcasting...
Generally speaking, the NHS advise expectant mothers to avoid taking unnecessary medicines or treatments, as anything taken into your body may affect your unborn baby. However, there is evidence to support the use of some complementary therapies during pregnancy and labour alongside other recommendations from healthcare professionals.
Here are three complimentary therapies that can help alleviate symptoms during pregnancy.
Aromatherapy and massage for anxiety and...
Aromatherapy candles can often be seen as a bit of a novelty - a gift to get someone when you don’t know what else to give them. Here at Therapy Directory, we see them as tools we can use to elevate daily rituals and embrace a more mindful approach to self-care.
If you’re a fan of scented candles, take a look at our guide on the different ways you can use them to add a little luxury and intention to your day.
1. To signal your wind-down time
Switching off after a day at work can...
“The spiritual dimension of essential oils is well known and has been used by people throughout recorded history. Indeed, from the earliest times it is clear that people have been using essential oils – or the materials they are extracted from – in prayer, meditation, ritual, purification, and celebration.” Susan Worwood. Christmas brings to us a unique moment, still mesmerising people, memories and a sense of family, a special time where we stop for one day to...
The temperature is dropping and we can feel the winter on our skin. Today is a beautiful day, blue sky, calm wind, and we need a lot of gadgets to keep us warm. Our skin is the first to react. Inside our car, public transport, house, work, shop, etc the heat is on, and it brings a dry sensation to our nose, throat and hands. So, drinking plenty of water and tea (herbal is the ideal) is very important. Winter gives us a sensation that we don't need to drink, but this isn't true. We need to...
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