Alternative Therapies
Alternative therapies
'Alternative therapies' is a broad umbrella term for a large and diverse range of techniques used to preserve and maintain health – in mind, body and spirit. Alternative therapies can play an excellent role as a part of a healthy active lifestyle and finding both mental and physical wellbeing.
Read more…Anti-cellulite treatment
Cellulite is caused by fat cells building up in pockets beneath the skin and almost all women have cellulite somewhere on their bodies. That said, treating cellulite is big business and one form of anti-cellulite treatment is endermologie.
Read more…Guide to aromatherapy
The use of aromatherapy and aromatherapy oils is becoming more and more mainstream, but can aromatherapy really benefit and enhance a healthy active lifestyle?
Read more…Guide to acupuncture
Acupuncture is the ancient form of Chinese medicine. Records of acupuncture treatment in China date back more than 5,000 years. However, it has only been used in western society since the 1800s. For more information on acupuncture, here’s realbuzz's introductory guide.
Read more…Guide to acupressure
Acupressure can be used to treat a variety of health problems and realbuzz.com’s guide to acupressure describes some of the most common, and can help you to decide if acupressure is the right alternative therapy for you.
Read more…Guide to body polishing
Body polishing exfoliates away old skin to encourage new cell growth; the result is healthier, smoother looking skin. To get more info on body polishing and how to find a body polishing therapist, here’s realbuzz.com’s guide.
Read more…Guide to Bowen technique
The Bowen technique works through a series of non-invasive gentle moves over muscle and connective tissue, which allow the body to reset and heal itself.
Read more…Guide to cranial osteopathy
Cranial osteopathy is a subtle type of osteopathic treatment that encourages the release of stresses and tensions throughout the body, including the head. For more information on cranial osteopathy, its benefits and how to find a cranial osteopath here’s realbuzz.com’s introductory guide.
Read more…Guide to cupping
Cupping is the ancient Chinese practice in which a cup is applied to the skin to create a vaccuum which stimulates blood flow to help relive stress and aches and pains. While the treatment does leave noticeable marks or bruises, cupping is not a painful therapy either before of after the treatment.
Read more…Guide to Feldenkrais
Are you a jaded Pilates aficionado and fancy a change? Then check out this the alternative technique of Feldenkrais, which improves posture, movement efficiency and performance.
Read more…Guide to flotation therapy
Flotation therapy was founded by physiologist John Lilly in the 1950s, stemming from the discovery that weightlessness is one of the best ways to achieve therapeutic relaxation. Floatation therapy is now used to treat several different medical conditions as well as remaining as an excellent relaxation therapy.
Read more…Guide to herbal medicine
Using herbal medicine as an alternative to orthodox methods is becoming more and more popular but what are the benefits of using herbal medicine and is herbal medicine safe? To answer these questions about herbal medicine and many others here’s realbuzz.com’s essential guide.
Read more…Guide to homeopathy
Ever wondered what homeopathy is really all about? realbuzz.com’s introductory guide to homeopathy will give you all the information you need to know about homeopathy, the benefits of homeopathy and how to find a homeopathy practitioner.
Read more…Guide to hydrotherapy
Hydrotherapy simply uses water to soothe aches, pains and treat symptoms and disease. To find out more about the benefits of hydrotherapy and how it can help you lead a healthy, active life here’s realbuzz’s essential guide to hydrotherapy.
Read more…Guide to hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy can be a beneficial part of a healthy life as it has been known to treat many lifestyle hurdles such as smoking cravings; overeating, stress and anxiety. But hypnotherapy can also assist physical problems too such as high blood pressure, headaches and asthma. For more information on the benefits of hypnotherapy here’s realbuzz.com’s essential guide.
Read more…Guide to massage
Massage is a great way of treating your muscles, relaxing aches and soothing pains. Here’s realbuzz.com’s guide to the different types of massage and how they can benefit you.
Read more…Guide to Thai massage
Thai massage is a fantastic way to increase overall flexibility; loosening joints and muscles as well as helping to improve range of motion. Therefore Thai massage is a perfect complement to any exercise routine... and you don’t need to go to Thailand to get a great Thai massage, there are Thai Massage therapists all over the globe.
Read more…Guide to reflexology
Reflexology is a foot massage that works by placing pressure on specific points all over the feet. Each point is said to be linked by meridians (energy pathways) to areas and organs of the body.
Read more…Guide to Reiki
Healers and Reiki practitioners consider themselves a channel for a universal ‘life energy’ that flows throughout everything in the universe. Reiki is a more ‘mechanical’ method of spiritual healing developed from Japanese philosophies.
Read more…Guide to shiatsu
The practice of shiatsu originates from Japan and is similar to acupressure. realbuzz.com’s introductory guide to shiatsu gives you an insight to this ancient practice and the role of shiatsu can play in maintaining a healthy active lifestyle.
Read more…Guide to Swedish massage
Swedish massage increases oxygen flow in the blood, helps flush toxins from the muscles as well as having fantastic stress relieving properties too. That said, Swedish massage and other types of massage are perfectly suited to healthy active living and reabuzz.com’s guide to Swedish massage will give you an insight to the therapy and how Swedish massage can benefit you.
Read more…How alternative therapies can help sportspeople
Alternative therapies can have a role in helping sportspeople stay on their game by helping them avoid injury and illness and in helping them recovery from a sports injury. Alternative therapies can also help psychologically by assisting the sportsperson to deal with stress which may affect their performance.
Read more…Fish pedicure
Dry skin and calluses are a common complaint, especially for women. They are typically caused by the skin being repeatedly exposed to excessive pressure or friction. In part the complaint is purely aesthetic – after all no one’s going to give you a romantic foot rub with cracked heels. Yet dry skin and calluses can also cause pain when walking. There are lots of ways you can give your feet a treat, but one popular way is by having a fish pedicure.
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