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The term acupuncture is from the Latin, "acus" meaning ‘needle’ and "punctura" meaning ‘to perforate’. Acupuncture, in its simplest sense, is the…
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The term chiropractic comes from the Greek words 'cheir' which means 'hand' and 'praxis' which means 'practice' or 'done by', and refers to the practice of manipulating the spine to treat…
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Homeopathy is a distinct philosophy of medicine that has its roots in eighteenth century Germany, and was subsequently spread in Europe and to the rest of the world.The underlying basis of…
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As a form of physiotherapy, massage therapy is the application of specific hand movements on a patient to improve muscle and joint function by relieving tension, spasm, or other restrictions…
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Physiotherapy, also known as physical therapy, or 'physio' for short involves the use of specific non-invasive treatments (massage, exercise, light, heat, cold, electricity, ultrasound, laser, magnetic therapy, hydrotherapy, acupuncture, etc.) to rehabilitate injured patients.
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An epidemic of obesity in both humans and companion animals has spawned a large trade in weight loss supplements. A number of supplements have been proposed to assist with weight loss in…
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Whole tissue supplements and glandular therapies involve feeding glands, organs or tissues from healthy animals to patients. Supplements are given either as fresh tissue or as tissue extracts…
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N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is a chemically modified form of the dietary amino acid cysteine. Cysteine and NAC contain sulphur, which is key to protecting the body from damage by oxidation. Other…
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Cats do have a requirement for vitamin A in their diet and deficiency can lead to problems. However, too much vitamin A can also be harmful and this can lead to toxicity. Signs of vitamin A…
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Probiotics contain normal naturally occurring 'good' bacteria and 'good' yeast. They are used to re-colonise the gastrointestinal tract when the normal balance of microflora (bacteria) has…