Mature Times - Alternative Medicine

Understanding Spiritual Healing – and dispelling the myths

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:21:09 +0100

Spiritual Healing is a widely practised alternative remedy. People who receive it say how the positive thoughts and energy, delivered during the healing process, have helped them to cope with bereavement, family break-ups, depression and stress, and it can also alleviate physical pain from conditions such as arthritis. Yet, to many, Spiritual Healing is shrouded in mystery and unfounded suspicions linger that it’s somehow linked up to religion or that it only works if you believe it will – so called “faith healing”.

Rachel Bolton, a healer and alternative practitioner, explains what’s involved and who can benefit.

Massage away your stresses with an Indian Head massage

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:01:03 +0000

When I was asked if I’d like to go and report on the ancient therapy of Indian Head Massage for the Mature Times, I jumped at the chance. As a long term sufferer of migraines and insomnia I was eager to know if this ancient therapy could help.

Specialist foot care in the South West

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:04:28 +0000

Reflexologist Clarence Forteau is offering extra special foot care at reduced prices for older people in Bristol and Gloucestershire. He started the service when he realised that many senior citizens were experiencing long waits on the NHS for foot care services, and that private appointments with chiropodists and podiatrists were beyond the financial means of most pensioners.

Free Nectarese for every MT Online user

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 09:45:18 +0100

Nectar Ease UK Ltd is offering Mature Times readers the opportunity to sample their increasingly popular Manuka & Bee Venom Honey & Balm. The Starter Pack includes 120g Nectar Ease honey and 10g Nectar Balm - enough to last for approximately one week. Each Starter Pack usually retails for £3.99 but is available FREE to Mature Times readers with a token £2 P&P charge.

Tibetan Yoga comes to Somerset

Wed, 05 Sep 2007 13:06:31 +0100

Caroline Sherwood, who had already completed a fairly intensive seven year meditation training involving a lot of physical exercise, thought she knew everything there was to know about relaxation - until she started training in Kum Nye Tibetan Relaxation in California back in 1981. Meaning "massage of the subtle body", Num Kye is gentle, and ideal for all ages and levels of fitness.

Homeopathy under attack

Wed, 05 Sep 2007 12:04:58 +0100

Homeopathic organizations have hit out against "unbalanced views" on homeopathy as depicted in Channel 4's programme on homeopathy called “The Irrational Health Service”, broadcast in August. Contrary to the impression given by the programme, they say, there has never been more evidence for the effectiveness of homeopathy than now.

I’m a baby, please touch me

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 10:25:36 +0100

With more and more grandparents spending their time caring for young grandchildren, Jayne Warren looks at the ancient tradition of baby massage and the benefits it can provide to infants in your care.

Sue's on the ball - thanks to fish oil

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 17:40:25 +0100

This year Sue Barker will once again be a leading anchor for Wimbledon 2007 starting on 25th June; and, she says, she'll be relying upon a fish oil supplement which she takes to boost her concentration and memory while she's hard at work.

Get the massage with Shiatsu

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 10:26:59 +0100

Shiatsu is a Japanese massage-type therapy. It feels fantastic and may help many physical or emotional health problems. Prevention is better than cure, and regular Shiatsu helps keep the body in balance and can prevent ill-health and deterioration occurring.