How to treat arthritis with complementary therapies

According to the Arthritis Research Campaign around 60% of people with arthritis turn to a complementary therapy to ease pain in some way as complementary therapies approach the body from a holistic point of view.

Holistic means looking at the whole, the mind, the body and the spirit, rather than simply addressing the physical sensation. This is different to conventional (allopathic) medicine which address the ailing body part, not the ailing person.

The health benefits of hand reflexology

Because harsh winter winds and wet, damp drizzle can take their toll on our hands, it is worth paying them some attention. Hand
reflexology is a divine way to reinvigorate your overworked and under nourishedhands, as well giving your whole body an MOT.

Detox your body through your feet

There are 7000 nerve endings and 60 acupuncture points in the soles of the feet. By drawing on the principles of Chinese medicine and reflexology, Detox Foot Patches work on the knowledge that the body can release toxins through the feet. The patches clear the meridian pathways so you detox while you are sleeping.

You simply stick these nifty little patches to the soles of your feet when you nod off and remove them when you wake up. The used patches will show a dark residue as a result of the evil toxins - but better out than in!

3 healthy treats for your feet

The average person walks, or should aim to walk, around 10,000 steps per day to keep in good health.

But if your feet are tired or chapping, bleeding, aching, blistering, ballooning or just refusing to budge, it may be time to address your foot health.

Reflexology - foot massage for better health

Reflexology is an art. Not like oil painting or macramé, but the art of tending to the entire body by massaging the feet.

The Chinese knew that the whole body is connected by an energetic circuit that runs from head to toes, and created a medical system that utilises meridian lines and acupressure points.

So how does it work?