The earliest record of cupping therapy was in the Ebers Papyrus – one of the oldest medical textbooks in the world. The textbook describes how ancient Egyptians used the therapy in 1550 BC. The therapy is more commonly associated with ancient Chinese culture however, and is considered a form of traditional Chinese medicine. The term …
Cupping therapy is a complementary therapy that involves placing cups on the skin in a way that creates suction. This gentle pressure is believed to help mobilise blood flow and free up energy blockages to promote natural healing. The cups themselves can be made from various materials, including glass and bamboo. Dating back to ancient …
Crystal therapy is currently not regulated by law in the UK, which means anyone can practice as a crystal therapist despite lacking the appropriate training and experience. In order to enable those searching for a crystal therapist to feel confident and reassured that their practitioner is properly qualified and is working to good standards, a …
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The crystals prescribed for your treatment will be entirely based upon your diagnosis. Each crystal is thought to possess a different energy which can then be matched with the ailment. For example, Amethyst is thought to be particularly good for spiritual uplifting, so many people carry it with them when they need to communicate effectively. …
If you have never tried any form of alternative or complementary therapy before, the idea of going to a crystal therapy session can seem a little daunting. Crystal therapy couldn’t be further removed from the 10 minute GP appointment you might be used to. So what exactly happens in crystal therapy? Instead of attempting to …
The use of crystals dates all the way back to ancient Egyptian times. Though they often used the precious stones for jewellery and cosmetics, they also used them for protection and health purposes, such as the use of topaz for purging evil spirits. The word ‘crystal’ comes from the Greek word for ice, due to the …
Crystal therapy is based on the premise that crystals can, in a sense, communicate with the energies flowing around the human body. On a microscopic level a crystal is a network of repeating geometric patterns made up of compressed ions, atoms and molecules. According to crystal therapy, every crystal has its own unique electromagnetic charge. …
Crystal therapy is an ancient healing system concerned with treating patients holistically through the precise placement of crystals on the body and the surrounding room. This means that, unlike Western healthcare (which tends to focus on treating one symptom/ailment at a time) crystal therapy addresses the patient as a whole – paying as much attention …
Craniosacral therapists are not regulated in the UK, this means that there are currently no laws with regards to what kind of training someone must have in order to call themselves a Craniosacral therapist. When searching for a practitioner it is always reassuring to know that they are qualified to a high level and working …
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Though there is a large amount of overlap between the two professions, they are not the same. Cranial osteopathy is a specialist area of osteopathy that concentrates on the minute movements of the cranial bones . These bones in the head are surrounded by cerebrospinal fluid that protects the brain, surrounding tissues and the spinal …
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International Organisation of Holistic Health Practitioners is an umbrella organisation that provides platform for discussion, CPD and progression to all practitioners who provide care through complementary and alternative medicine.