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THE fact that Supreme Rock started in – and won – almost every major event he was entered for between 1999 and 2003 was testament to his toughness and soundness. “I don’t remember him ever having an off day,” says his owner Emma Pitt, pictured aboard

CRIPPLED canines, partially paralysed pets and even bedridden bunnies are getting a new lease of life with the ancient Asian art of acupuncture. Pet owners in China are increasingly turning to the ancient practice of acupuncture – the insertion of l

I am a widow and very lonely. I have met someone but if we marry, I will lose my pension. May we live together under the circumstances without a formal marriage legalised by the State? We are both believers. A. The Bible is clear that ‘fornication’

Sweating it out at a sauna is a great way to lift your mood, improve blood circulation, and relieve sore or tense muscles and joints. But traditional saunas aren’t always comfortable due to its high temperatures of between 65C and 90C. That is why an

Endeavour College teaches what the world wants to feel. Endeavour College of Natural Health is the leader in natural health education, producing the experts that keep the world well. Offering courses in naturopathy, nutrition, acupuncture, myotherapy

During my first cupping consultation, the acupuncturist pulled out a set of small glass spheres and claimed that suctioning them to my skin over certain acupuncture points would help temper my lower-back pain and anxiety. And let's just say I blissfu

Magnetic therapy takes many different forms. For thousands of years, “static” magnetic therapy has been practiced, where different strength magnets (or their forerunners, lodestones) are placed at various points on the body to stimulate healing. In t

EAR SEEDING—A FORM of auriculotherapyis believed to have roots in Chinese medicine. While in the acupuncture procedure, different kinds of seeds—natural or metallic—are non-invasively punctured to the exterior of your ear to apply pressure, relieving

Probiotics A recent study published in the International Journal of Fertility & Sterility showed that probiotics may help reduce pain in women suffering from endometriosis. Another study, published in the American Journal for Obstetrics and Gynaecolo

Botox blocks signals from the nerves to the muscles so the injected muscle can no longer contract. The result is softer expression lines and a natural looking freshness. Only doctors and registered nurses under the supervision of a doctor are allowed

— Scroll through the discovery page of your Instagram feed and you’ll probably see a mashup of TikToks, sunset-soaked vacation photos, savory cheese pull content, and a wide range of social media-endorsed wellness trends. Once such trend has people f

Master Tam is a writer, poet, acupuncturist and healer. He is the developer of the Tom Tam Healing System which utilises acupuncture, energy healing and tuina for treating conditions which have proven to be difficult to treat by other methods. As par

When traditional medicine can’t help, alternative therapies could offer the solution to a number of common health issues… Perhaps you’ve got a health condition that causes a lot of pain, but you don’t want to keep dosing up on painkillers for the res

Mention to a friend your unbearable period pain and it’s not unusual to be met with a response like, “Ugh, me too” or “I have some pain killers if you need them.” If you were experiencing multiple days’ worth of pain in any other part of your body –

NATURE IS about to wake up and burst forth with the energy of a new season, but do you still feel like hibernating? ‘So many people are low on energy after winter, which can be frustrating as it makes even the simplest tasks feel difficult,’ says Zen

Mention to a friend your unbearable period pain and it’s not unusual to be met with a response like, “Ugh, me too” or “I have some pain killers if you need them.” If you were experiencing multiple days’ worth of pain in any other part of your body –

The facial nerve runs down both sides of a horse’s face. It keeps the muscles associated with the horse’s facial expression moving, but does not affect the chewing of food. However, paralysis of the lips due to nerve damage may cause ‘quidding’ and d

It’s estimated that 15 to 20 percent of us suffer from migraines, making it the third most prevalent illness in the world, according to the World Health Organisation. Migraines are thought to be a hereditary neurological condition caused by a particu

Wang Chen, an elevator repairman living in Beijing, never expected that a tiny tool could free him from persistent headaches for a whole year. The 26-year-old has been nagged by headaches since being diagnosed with cervical spondylosis six years ago.

It’s estimated that 15 to 20 percent of us suffer from migraines, making it the third most prevalent illness in the world, according to the World Health Organisation. Migraines are thought to be a hereditary neurological condition caused by a particu

Not so long ago, most people fell into one of two camps when it came to healthcare: conventional or alternative. You either rolled your eyes at friends who claimed energy healing cured their probs, or you were game to guinea pig anything from rolfing

A recent study finds that acupressure, a traditional Chinese medicine technique, can improve chronic pain symptoms in the lower back. "Acupressure is similar to acupuncture, but instead of needles, pressure is applied with a finger, thumb or device t

A NEW-TO-THE-UK therapy is making waves, thanks to women experiencing drastic reductions in menopause symptoms. Luxopuncture, which originates from France, not only helps to calm fluctuating hormones but it’s also being credited for shifting stubborn