For example, ask in your local health food shop. Do tell your complementary practitioner about any prescribed medicine you are taking, and tell your doctor about any complementary treatments you are having. Listed below are examples of some of the therapies that are available. Bear in mind that while some therapies are organised by professional bodies, with approved therapists required to pass qualifications, other therapies are less well regulated. The address of the appropriate professional body, where it exists, is included in the following list.
Acupuncture can be beneficial for stress, insomnia and pain relief.
It is also used to relax muscles. Aromatherapy Aromatherapy uses very concentrated oils extracted from plants. These oils can be added to a bath, diluted with a base oil and used in massage, or a few drops may be placed on a tissue and inhaled. Essential oils are particularly beneficial for relieving stress and stress-related symptoms such as anxiety, insomnia and depression. Lavender and chamomile, for example, have calming and relaxing effects.