Alternative Therapies

[Cookeeeeez 269]

Hi all,

Part of the reason for this is actually a little TMI but a lot of people seem to ask about Constipation and a couple of alternative therapies I engage in seem to help with this.

But also I'd love to hear what weird and wonderful things people have tried and/or are incorporating into their new lives!

First homeopathy: I studied homeopathy in psychology at a Uni where the lecturer proceeded to eat a whole box of sleeping pills in front of us. However they were homeopathic. He said it was similar to eating a small mars bar! Now I consider homeopathy and it's principles to be quackery but I'd like to hear from others...

Naturopathy: very different from above treats the body in a holistic way including spiritual. I have studied this in anthropology and sociology and I believe it should be studied by all western doctors!

In the realm of naturopathy I have tried reflexology. I LOVE reflexology! I have a one hour massage every week and have had symptoms of easier bms, stress relief, insight, reduced pain in sciatica, decrease in headaches, and weight loss feels easier.

I also have some mantras that use the mind to heal the body.

I have tried enemas and colonic irritations which definitely seem to help my digestion and general feeling of well-being. Although I think some professionals will try and get you to attend more often than is healthy do they make more money. I am interested in trying a coffee enema.

Green tea and white tea seem to help me wind down at night, even black tea soothes my nerves. This is debatable but may include the antioxidant properties and placebo effect.

I've tried kinoki foot Patches and organic food.

I've been vegetarian.

That's it for now- what do you think and any more to add!?

[Cookeeeeez 269]

I just remembered yoga and yoga nidra! I love the workout (for me) and the de-stress....

Has anyone had acupuncture?

[Butterthebean 8,146]

I am a licensed massage therapist but I only do it part time, just a few hours a month. My wife is my most loyal client and she always insist I work her abdominal area for this very reason. It seems to promote "movement" for her. Myself, having a lot of belly fat, I never wanted to try it. Maybe someday I'll have a flat stomach and that will change.