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Eliminate the problem

Article Abstract:

Complementary therapies can play an important role in the treatment of bowel and bladder problems. Biofeedback, for example, has been shown to be successful in treating constipation and other problems of elimination, especially faecal soiling. Abdominal massage can help to treat constipation in people with cerebral palsy, while homoeopathic remedies are available for a number of different bowel and bladder conditions, including Crohn's disease and diarrhoea.

Constipation, Bladder diseases

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Moving experiences

Article Abstract:

Patients who have mobility problems can often be greatly assisted by complementary therapies, which can reduce pain and spasm and make the patient feel much more relaxed. The use of guided visualisation has proved effective, especially in patients who are deeply unconscious, paralysed or on a ventilator. Techniques such as massage can be effective in patients which conditions which can lead to varying degrees of immobility, such as multiple sclerosis.

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More than skin deep

Article Abstract:

Complementary therapies can often play an valuable role in treating skin conditions such as acne. Tea tree oil, for example, is less aggressive than conventional treatments for acne, and is often better tolerated. Essential oils can also be effective in the treatment of eczema, while psoriasis has been shown to respond well to acupuncture. Bathing in rice-bran broth can be effective against atopic dermatitis.

Skin diseases

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