{"id":184,"date":"2022-11-15T19:44:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-15T19:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/annabelwrites.com\/?p=184"},"modified":"2025-02-16T19:46:23","modified_gmt":"2025-02-16T19:46:23","slug":"five-of-the-best-alternative-health-therapies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/annabelwrites.com\/?p=184","title":{"rendered":"Five of the best alternative Health Therapies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alternative therapies are growing in popularity and accessibility and at the same time the stigma around them is diminishing. Even skeptics are trying out energy healing therapies to find out if they can reduce their stresses and make them feel happier. Here are five of the best alternative health therapies to consider whether you are a believer, a non-believer or sitting on the therapy fence!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Acupressure&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/the-benefits-of-acupressure-88702\">Acupressure<\/a> is similar to acupuncture both of these therapies have been around for a long time, for around 5000 years. These ancient therapies developed in China have been used throughout the ages to reduce pain, inflammation and stress as well as generate more energy in different body parts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Acupressure focuses on energy lines in the body. Energy lines are channels that contain life energy that can become blocked over time. Using the hands, joints and arms an acupuncture specialist puts pressure on various body parts which relieves symptoms of suffering and stress.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aromatherapy&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another ancient practice that is now used as an alternative therapy. This uses essential oils and a burner to create a relaxing atmosphere in a home or a therapy room. The essential oils are specially chosen and target specific areas of the brain.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The amygdala is the centre of emotion in the brain and is an area that can become unbalanced and out of tune. Using essential oils you can target this centre creating a relaxing effect. After a long day at the office or a stressful time in the family you can recover fast with this therapy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ayurveda&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In recent years Ayurveda has become a popular holistic therapy. This promises to bring balance to the body and mind with lifestyle changes. Ayurveda practices originate in ancient India and include dietary changes, massage techniques and more. You will need to start with questions.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ayurveda is divided into three doshas. Dosha means fault or suffering in the Sanskrit language. The body has three doshas, Vata, Kapha, and Pitta. These doshas need to be in balance if the body is to stay healthy and active. Ayurveda practitioners are the best ones to ask for treatment.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ice Baths&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maybe it was the Iceman who popularised them. They are becoming a thing due to the rise in exercising and the need to improve performances. Either way ice baths in the back garden are now common as users improve their physical performance using them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following a strenuous workout or a sporting activity an ice bath reduces swelling and inflammation and eases soreness. <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanicetribe.com\/\">Ice Baths From Urban Ice Tribe<\/a> are the best place to start looking for a home ice bath for your sport or fitness training. There is one to suit all types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There has been a rise in therapy culture in recent decades. The stigma around therapy has diminished as more and more people see the excellent benefits of various kinds of self-care. Alternative therapies are also popular with treatments such as acupressure, Ayurveda, and ice baths making an impression.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More and more people are being open minded to alternative therapy because of the mental health they\u2019re going through. There is one suitable for everyone, you just have to research and discover which would suit you. At least one of them will benefit someone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXePS0i0L9brYUu2D4nSjisDQ4cNA3p5OqroumdLGpMBjFUj2__zOI3_mRtbtTR-EMcAY_tos8yv71_bAJMWafHRDq2JFSMjfCzQDyBGPyEsGr6WsalTRKjQYYfbZq8kWh8xp9yCRQ?key=QqeDKKb_qXhP0xCZG4AInmh9\" alt=\"close up shot of a singing bowl\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alternative therapies are growing in popularity and accessibility and at the same time the stigma around them is diminishing. Even skeptics are trying out energy healing therapies to find out if they can reduce their stresses and make them feel happier. Here are five of the best alternative health therapies to consider whether you are [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":53221594,"featured_media":185,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_seo_schema_type":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_wpcom_ai_launchpad_first_post":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[337],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-184","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pgmcKn-2Y","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":300,"url":"https:\/\/annabelwrites.com\/?p=300","url_meta":{"origin":184,"position":0},"title":"How to Heal From Trauma: 5 Effective Strategies To Recover","author":"Annabel","date":"23\/10\/2023","format":false,"excerpt":"Experiencing a traumatic event can significantly impact every area of your life. 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