Conditions & Treatments Archives

Within this Conditions & Treatments category we have provided you with information relating to various medical conditions and how they may be treated. The information provided does not take the place of a diagnosis from a medical professional.

If you are feeling unwell please refer to your NHS GP or Private GP for help. We are not trained medical professionals and cannot advise anyone on specific medical conditions & treatments pathways.

Articles about conditions such as gout or meningitis can be found here along with specific medical open events at local private hospital facilities. Events like this are free to attend and really informative. They provide the public with accurate medical information from Specialists and Consultants who work in the NHS and private sectors.

A look at Colonic Hydrotherapy

Colonic hydrotherapy (sometimes known as colonic irrigation) is a complementary therapy that is not available via the NHS. If you are part of a Cash Plan scheme from Healthshield you will be able to claim cash back for this therapy up to your benefit limit. Before you make a claim, you must ensure you have the Health & Wellbeing benefits included in your plan. ARCH is the Association of Registered Colon Therapists and is the UK’s oldest and largest association for colon therapists. They set high standards within the industry based on Naturopathic National Occupational Standards and Core Elements for…

Swedish Massage

Swedish massage therapy goes beyond relaxation. It is exceptionally beneficial for increasing the level of oxygen in the blood, decreasing muscle toxins, improving circulation and flexibility while easing tension.

Hot Stone Massage

*The Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT), is the largest leading professional association for therapists in the UK and Ireland and they confirm that Hot Stone Massage is arguably one of the most popular therapies around today and that it is not only extremely relaxing, but also very effective due to the heat introduced to tense muscles. Hot stone massage therapy is a specialist massage. Your therapist applies smooth heated stones to the body, combining the benefits of massage and heat in one unified treatment. Spas typically use basalt stones which are river rocks. They are normally heated in a hot…

A closer look at Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)

The origination of this complementary therapy is back in the 1930’s. Dr Emil Vodder created a range of movements which brought relief to some chronic conditions such as sinus congestion and catarrh. It has now moved forward and has gained acceptance throughout the world as a component in the treatment and control of lymphoedema.

What is Physiotherapy?

The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) was founded in 1894 and is the professions largest membership organisation. Physiotherapy is a treatment that aims to help people restore movement and function when they have been affected by illness, injury or disability. Physiotherapy can prove beneficial for a range of conditions associated with different systems of the body, such as: Neurological (stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s) Neuromusculoskeletal (back pain, whiplash associated disorder, sports injuries, arthritis) Cardiovascular (chronic heart disease, rehabilitation after heart attack) Respiratory (asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis) Sessions for Physiotherapy usually lasts for 30 minutes. During this time the…

Hypnotherapy

What is Hypnotherapy? Hypnotherapy is a skilled talking therapy which is used during hypnosis. It looks to help you direct your imagination in order to bring you desired changes in your thoughts, emotions and behaviour whilst experiencing a sense of deep relaxation. Hypnotherapy can help you manage a variety of problems. These issues could include medical, dental and psychological conditions. It can also be used to encourage you to incorporate exercise in to your life, stop smoking and lose weight. What can I expect in my first Hypnotherapy session? If you are considering Hypnotherapy for the first time, you may…

Hopi Ear Candles – Thermo-Auricular Therapy

Hopi Ear Candling is a popular complementary therapy. Not only relieve the conditions mentioned above, but also to promote a feeling of calm and well-being. Some Cash Plan providers have recognised the potential this alternative therapy has to offer and will refund part or all of the cost of your treatments.

A closer look at Reflexology

Reflexology has been used for many thousands of years. It involves a method of massage to reflex areas of the feet and hands although the feet are more commonly used. A reflexologist cannot give a medical diagnosis but by having the whole body represented in the feet by way of reflex areas, this method offers a means of treating the body as a whole. The British Reflexology Association (B.R.A) was founded in 1985. It acts as a representative body for persons practicing methods of Reflexology as a profession and for students who are training in this method of complementary medicine….

Aromatherapy, a Complementary Therapy

It is important that you speak to your GP or Consultant if you are considering Aromatherapy to ensure this would have no adverse effects or is unsuitable as a complementary treatment for your own specific condition.

Coeliac Disease: Are you suffering in silence?

This condition affects one in 100 people and the charity confirms that only 24% of people that have this condition have been diagnosed. These stats mean that it leaves nearly half a million people without an official diagnosis. With that in mind we have listed the symptoms which Coeliac UK advise can be associated with coeliac disease

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