10 years ago people probably wouldn’t have known what you meant if you said you were going for a Reiki or Metamorphic Technique treatment. Nowadays it’s completely normal to walk past a health clinic or treatment room and see Reiki and Metamorphic (Meta) on offer alongside chiropractic, massage, homeopathy and other highly respected and statutory regulated therapies.

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Since joining the Complementary Healthcare Clinic, many people have asked me, what is Physiotherapy exactly and what can it offer me? Well, in my opinion, Physiotherapy can be applied to almost any circumstance and individual. In essence, it is a science-based healthcare practice which aims to optimise an individuals physical capacity in order to achieve realistic goals.

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Deep tissue massage is an invigorating treatment which works on deeper layers of muscle than normal Therapeutic, Swedish or Holistic massage. It combines a variety of techniques although it also features to a certain degree in most massage methods.

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Do you have Foisty Feet?! Approximately 75% of the Adult population have foot problems . The 10 most common foot problems we see at the Complementary Health Care Clinic are...

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A little delve into the history and content of these disciplines, together with some of the problems they can help with, and are used for.

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In July of this year I was delighted to have been invited to join the inspirational team of therapists practicing at the Complementary Health Care Clinic in Norwich, and to be able to add Physiotherapy and Pilates to the outstanding repertoire already offered. I am also thrilled to have been asked to write this article as it offers me a great opportunity to introduce myself and explain a little bit about the work that I do.

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Many people today are familiar with the term homeopathy, but often the meaning is misunderstood and considered as similar to or the same as herbal medicine. In reality this form of medicine (favoured by the Royal Family) is a system with its own unique approach to healing and was one of the main forms of medicine used in the UK until the early 1900’s. In many countries around the world, it is still one of the main forms of medicine practiced in hospitals and by GP’s. Today in the UK we still have 3 homeopathic hospitals providing treatment through the NHS.

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Third time lucky! This month we are offering the final in summer series of buy one get one free treatments, and I am pleased to say that we’ve saved the most relaxing and pampering until last ! So……as the kids go back to school following the rather erratic summer, treat yourself; come along and be relaxed following a period of intense stress and not such great weather…..!

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with the increasing exercise regimes, gardening and more general physical effort comes a corresponding increase in the number of bad backs and injuries. Surprisingly, although the natural instinct is to rub or touch an injury, many people simply don’t consider massage as a method of help and just knock back anti-inflammatory tablets and painkillers for weeks on end.

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Gentle and relaxing, Indian, or uplifting facial massage must be one of the most pampering and soothing treatments available from today’s complementary healthcare practitioners. Often combined with other therapies, at East Anglia’s foremost health venue, The Complementary Health Care Clinic we also offer you this indulgent treatment combined with Reiki, the Metamorphic Technique, bespoke skincare and natural facials.

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Verrucae are warts of the foot and are a result of infection with the human papilloma Virus (HPV). There are 90 subtypes of HPV, and transmission is by direct contact with the virus. It is not spread by blood but often spread by coming into contact with infected skin fragments and contaminated surfaces – hence the requirement for children with verrucae to wear plastic socks when swimming and the prevalence of the infection in children as the virus is predisposed to love moist conditions.

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Warmer weather may mean that we catch more mild infections, rather than fewer of the rather more nasty kind. This means that the immune level won’t be producing a strong enough response to kill the virus and prevent it re-infecting an organism – therefore we may fall victim to the same bug again and again, never shaking it off quite completely.

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A podiatrist or chiropodist is a podiatric professional; a person devoted to the study and medical treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle and lower extremities. In short they specialize in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the foot and lower limbs.

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Wednesday 5th March 2008 7pm-10pm A talk by renowned Naturopath & Author, Jan de Vries on How to Live a Healthy Life. In the Noverre Suite, The A...

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Jan de Vries is a world renowned expert in his field of Naturopathy, and as he travels around the UK and Ireland is always in great demand both as a practitioner and as an inspirational speaker. In his spare time he regularly broadcasts on a variety of local radio stations and has written many books. Indeed, tune into Radio Norfolk on the afternoon on Wednesday 5th March for some inspirational health tips!

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If every other new year is anything to go by, 2008 will usher in a brand new collection of fad diets. You know the ones, eye-catching cover, snappy title, big promises. And what better time to unleash these diet gems onto the nation than our Weakest Moment. The post-Christmas crises. The moment you realise that it was only the turkey that was supposed to fatten up for Christmas. Clearly, there’s no point in dusting down your old collection of diet books. They won’t cut it this time. There can only be one solution. The New Diet Book.

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Homeopathy is a safe and effective system of medicine, which can be used for treating the whole family. It is simple to use, has no taste or smell and has no adverse side effects. Every home should have a simple, readily accessible first aid box containing sticking plasters, cotton wool and bandages. The addition of a few homeopathic remedies means you can deal quickly and effectively with any accidents in the home as well as common ailments.

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 Iridology (also known as iridodiagnosis) is a simple, painless and non-invasive technique whereby patterns, textures, markings, colors, and other unique characteristics of the iris can be examined to determine information about a patient's health. Practitioners match their observations to iris charts which divide the iris into zones which they correspond to specific parts of the human body. As with the hands and feet in Reflexology, the eyes are seen as mirrors of the body's state of health.

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The menopause need not be the end, it could be the beginning! It usually occurs in women between the ages of 40 and 55. A hysterectomy and some other gynaecological procedures may induce a premature menopause. While for some women the menopause can last for months or years, giving rise to a variety of troublesome symptoms, many women do not experience unpleasant symptoms at all. Instead, they find liberation from periods and enhanced energy. The menopause is often welcomed as a chance to change old habits and develop new interests. It is a time of transition when unresolved issues from the past often surface. Looking at these and letting them go can often help you to move on positively into a new phase of life.

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Homeopathy is a safe and effective system of medicine, which can be used for treating the whole family. It is simple to use, has no taste or smell and has no adverse side effects. Every home should have a simple, readily accessible first aid box containing sticking plasters, cotton wool and bandages. The addition of a few homeopathic remedies means you can deal quickly and effectively with any accidents in the home as well as common ailments.

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