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Mental health treatment - is there an alternative?
According to the World Health Organisation, between 1990 and 2013 the number of people suffering from depression or anxiety worldwide increased by 200 million (rising from 416 million to 615 million). Mental health...
Changing careers - the long road to acupuncture
Are you considering changing careers? If you're thinking about retraining and entering the world of complementary therapy, you probably have a lot of questions. We spoke to Therapy Directory member Rachel Edney about...
A day in the life of an acupuncturist
London is a 24-hour city and sometimes it can be a struggle keeping a sensible working diary. Early starts and long evenings are common but I came to acupuncture from the live entertainment industry so I’m not shy of...
What is Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been practiced for thousands of years. In TCM, the body is believed to be an energetic system that must have a balanced, harmonious flow of vital energy. Known as Qi, this vital...
Natural remedies for nausea
At some point in our lives, we will all be affected by bouts of nausea. Whether yours is related to acid reflux, medication or pregnancy, there are some natural remedies hiding in your kitchen cupboard that may provide...
Acupuncture for fertility
Therapy Directory has spoken to women’s health specialist, Michelle Mulliss from London Kent Acupuncture to discuss acupuncture for fertility. The practise of acupuncture goes back thousands of years and is still used...
Lupus and alternative therapy
Gomez, aged 23, has been in the public eye for much of her adult life, however the recent diagnosis is forcing her to take a break from performing to focus on maintaining her health. Lupus is an autoimmune illness...
Four ways to relieve stress
Whilst some stress is good and can help us feel motivated, accomplish tasks and embrace the daily challenges we face, too much stress can negatively affect your body. People are affected by stress differently, but...
Migraines - natural remedies
What are they? A migraine is a severe, throbbing headache. It often occurs in one side of the head and is frequently accompanied by symptoms of nausea, sickness and extreme sound and light sensitivity. Migraine...
Acupuncture in the summer
The frequency of symptoms increase as the heat and humidity rise. Acupuncture can help to bring relief to many of the summer health issues, allowing you to enjoy the warm UK weather. Allergies Hay fever is a common...