What's the alternative? Homeopathy Homeopathy aims to boost the body's natural healing resources and is based on the principles that there are substances which cause symptoms of an illness when given in large doses to healthy people. For example, substances which cause headaches. However, the same substances, when given in extremely small doses to people with an illness can actually cure the illness. So, a substance which can cause headaches, can also cure them, when given in extremely small amounts, by stimulating the body's own healing process. The more a substance or remedy is diluted, the more effective it is. Homeopathy can be used to treat problems ranging from allergies to a variety of skin problems. Osteopathy Osteopathy is a primary healthcare system, complementary to other medical practices. It is suitable for almost anyone and can contribute to alleviating an enormous range of conditions. Osteopaths mainly work through the neuro-musculo-skeletal system, mostly on muscles and joints, and pay special attention to how the internal organs affect, and are affected by, that system. Relevant psychological and social factors also form part of the diagnosis. Another important principle of osteopathy is that the body has its own self-healing mechanisms, which can be utilised as part of the treatment. Chiropractic The basic principle of chiropractic is that by promoting a healthy nervous system, the health of the body as a whole can benefit. The spine and the musculoskeletal system are the main focus for the healing art of chiropractic, although the chiropractor may concentrate on other joints. The Chiropractor will use a variety of techniques, tailored to the individual to bring about a re-alignment of joints. Before commencing treatment the Chiropractor will take a history, including details about lifestyle, and may well employ X-rays in order to rule out disease and aid diagnosis. Among the symptoms it can relieve are back and neck pain, migraines and sports injuries. Aromatherapy Aromatherapy dates back thousands of years and it is thought to be the ancient Egyptians who first recognised its benefits, with plant oils being used in the treatment of a vast array of illnesses and complaints, as well as in the process of embalming. The Greeks were also great advocates of the science. Many of the techniques used today can be traced back to ancient times, but we have also adopted many of the findings of the leading French chemist of the 1930s, Rene Gattefosse, as well as scientists Valnet and Maury who both carried out extensive research in the 1960s. The word aromatherapy is made up from `aroma', meaning smell, and `therapy', meaning the treatment of a disorder, be it mental, physical or behavioural. So, the practice of aromatherapy is the treatment of a disorder using smells and aromas, namely essential oils. | 
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