Water is essential to life. It constitutes about 75 per cent of our bodies - 83 per cent of blood, 73 per cent of muscle tissue, 25 per cent of body fat and 22 per cent of bone - yet few of us drink ...

Treatment: Colour therapy or aura soma works on the assumption that the physical, emotional and spiritual characteristics of an individual are linked to their aura. The therapy aims to prevent disease ...

Treatment: A type of martial art similar to wrestling, where the objective is to harmonise body and mind and to teach non-resistance and self-defence. The emphasis is placed on learning your own ...

After a conversation about Halloween on his podcast, a recently unearthed photo showed Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis ...

Treatment: Also called apitherapy, this is the use of the bee's venom as an anti-inflammatory to treat conditions such as arthritis. It is performed by a beekeeper or by someone who has been taught to ...

Treatment: The use of plants to treat common ailments has been practised for thousands of years, and is by no means a 'fringe' alternative therapy. These days, taking peppermint tea to soothe an upset ...

Treatment: Therapists believe certain crystals channel particular energies to the body, improving mental, physical and spiritual health. Some people buy their own crystals, others visit a therapist ...

Treatment: Autogenics is a relaxation technique which aims to focus concentration and release muscle tension and stress. It is related to self-hypnosis and meditation in that it trains people to use ...

There are two main types of fibre: insoluble and soluble. Insoluble fibre provides the most bulk (i.e. is most efficient at relieving constipation), while soluble fibre is the type that can also lower ...

Treatment: Flower remedies are extracted from plants in sold in the form of an essence or tincture to ease emotional or stressful situations. The most well-known and widely available are the Bach ...

Treatment: Biomagnetism claims to correct imbalances in the body's energy by placing specially designed magnets on the skin. It works on the assumption that cells are electrical and are recharged by ...

One of the most common nutritional deficiencies in elderly people is vitamin B12. This is because digestion of the vitamin becomes difficult as we age, and is not absorbed properly by the body. Extra ...