Aromatherapy is a form of complementary medicine. Aromatherapists uses essential plant oils and aromatic plant extracts to improve a client’s mood or health. A little bit about essential oils Essential oils are, well, essential to aromatherapy. These are plant oils from trees, […]
Homeopathy is a form of complementary therapy that adopts an intuitive and holistic approach to health and wellbeing. Basic principles of homeopathy Homeopathy works on the principle that like cures like. This is the Law of Similars. Firstly, homeopaths evaluate […]
Acupuncture has a very long history. It is one of the oldest treatments in traditional Chinese medicine – at least 2000 years old, but it may be a lot older. In traditional Chinese philosophy, there are two opposing forces: yin […]
Complementary and alternative therapies have become increasingly popular in Ireland. More and more health centres offer alternative therapy treatments such as acupuncture, aromatherapy, bio energy, crystal healing, reflexology, reiki and shiatsu. These do not replace traditional medicine. Instead, they are […]
