Your Complete Guide To Natural Health

Want to try alternative therapies to sort your health issues? Here are the most popular remedies

Modern pharmaceutical medicine is a miracle of the 21st century, helping us to fight infections, manage long-term ailments, and battle more serious conditions, such as heart disease and cancer. But natural therapies could also play a part in helping relieve symptoms – as a complementary aid or as a standalone treatment. We take a look at the science behind the remedies…

MASSAGE THERAPY

Beyond helping you feel pampered, does a massage have any other effects?

THE SCIENCE BIT

‘Some types of massage have been proven to help relaxation, such as Swedish massage,’ says prof. Ernst. The evidence is limited for other benefits, but research has suggested that massage might help with poor sleep, while another study suggested it may lower blood pressure.