Problems
Complementary medicine
Complementary medicine can play an important part in an individual's
health and well-being and should be used to complement traditional
medicine rather than a substitute. If you plan on using complementary
medicine please be aware that it is all too easy for people to set
themselves up as complementary therapists who in reality have little
or no training. It is important, therefore, to ensure that any therapist
you go to is a member of a recognised body and it is essential to satisfy
yourself as to whether they have had correct training and that their
qualifications are genuine.
There are people out there who will prey on those who are sick and
vulnerable and looking for healing simply to make money for themselves
and also therapists who will tell you to ignore medical advice or stop
medical treatment which is highly irresponsible and can be extremely
dangerous. There are of course many genuine complementary therapists
who can provide genuine care and help to complement traditional medicine.
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The following organisations may be helpful in offering advice, support
and information
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Alliance of Registered Homeopaths: 01825 714506
email info@a-r-h.org
www.a-r-h.org
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Association of Reflexologists:
www.aor.org.uk
Provides up-to-date information on reflexology. Send a SAE for a list of qualified practitioners in the UK or phone or look on website for practitioners in your area.
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British Acupuncture Council: 020 8735 0400www.acupuncture.org.uk
To establish the status, maintain a register, regulate the conduct
and protect the interests of practitioners of acupuncture, so as
to promote and maintain, in the public interest, proper standards
for the practice of acupuncture. Acupuncture is a branch of medicine
founded upon the principle that health is dependent upon a proper
balance of vital energy forces within the body
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British Herbal Medicine Association: 0845 6801134
www.bhma.info
To defend the right of the public to choose herbal remedies and
to have free access to them, to encourage wider knowledge and recognition
of herbal remedies by medical practitioners, to promote high standards
of quality and safety in herbal remedies, seeking and collating
up to date information, assessing the safety and efficacy of herbal
remedies
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British Holistic Medical Association:
5 Sea Lane Close, East Preston, West Sussex BN16 1NQ
www.bhma.org
To promote an awareness of the holistic approach to health. To
foster a balance between body, mind and spirit. To support a wide
range of orthodox and complementary methods of intervention, to
develop a sense of partnership between doctors and patients, health
care workers and patients. Running courses and seminars to encourage
self healing. Providing self help tapes
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British Homeopathic Association: 01582 408675
www.britishhomeopathic.org
To spread the knowledge and use of homeopathy among members of
the general public, distributing free information packs to enquirers,
publishing a directory of homeopathically qualified doctors, dentists
pharmacists, podiatrists and vets
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British Hypnotherapy Association:
020 8942 3988 /
020 8579 5533
www.british-hypnotherapy-association.org
Maintain a register of trained psychotherapists who use hypnotherapy,
when appropriate, to aid recall in therapy. Can refer those interested
in treatment to competent qualified practitioners on the register
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General Council and Register of Naturopaths: 01458 840072
www.naturopathy.org.uk
Maintains a register of trained and qualified naturopaths and exercises
control in terms of their ethical practice and professional conduct
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NFSH The Healing Trust: 01604 603247
To identify potential healers and to encourage and accelerate their
development. To provide a national healer referral service to the
public
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Shiatsu Society (UK): 0845 130 4560
www.shiatsu.org
To advance shiatsu as a healing therapy throughout the UK and elsewhere
and to main high standards in its practice Distributing information
to the public and maintaining a register of professional practitioners
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Society of Homeopaths: 0845 450 6611
email info@homeopathy-soh.org
www.homeopathy-soh.org
To develop and maintain high standards for the practice of homeopathy.
To maintain and distribute a register of homeopaths who practice
the standards as required by the Society and abide by the Society's
Code of Ethics
Useful Websites
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