Holistic Pregnancy and Birth by Debra Norton Giving birth changes a woman’s life forever. The power of birth challenges every aspect of a woman’s being – her physical strength, her emotional integrity, her spiritual interpretation of life. Holistic birth care prepares a woman for birth in mind, body and spirit. It brings an integrated understanding to the woman about how all these aspects of her being interact and why preparation for birth should go beyond the physical.

Development of Test Systems for Allergy Testing An Immunologist’s Viewpoint by Dr Michael Walker Why patients produce antibodies to foods is not clearly understood at this time, however, it has been shown that if the reactive foods are removed from the diet, a significant number of patients see an improvement in their condition and general well-being.

Testing for Food Sensitivity by Dr PJ Fell The ALCAT test simply measures a change in the size of white cells after they have been incubated with individual foods, food constituents and food chemicals.The test ranks the foods etc. as a percentage shift from the control values giving the worst i.e. the highest percentage shift to the least reactive i.e. the lowest percentage shift. ...Using it it is possible to quickly construct a tailor made elimination diet.

The Metamorphic Technique and the Universal Principles by Angela Boes  Life itself is the great healer. It appears simple and obvious, yet the finite mind has difficulty in grasping it. The Metamorphic Technique and the Universal Principles put into practise this idea and offer an environment for contacting and reawakening the self-healing quality of life.

The Mini-Trampoline by Michele Wilburn Mini-trampolines, also referred to as Rebound units and bouncers, stand about 8in. from the floor, and measure 36in. to 40in. in diameter. Not only are they easily accommodated in homes, but are widely used in sports centres, gymnasiums, health hydros, hospital physiotherapy and rehabilitation departments, sports injury clinics and schools.
     It was in the late 1970s that the numerous benefits to be derived from bouncing on a mini-trampoline first received wide-spread acknowledgement.

Parenting through peer support By Walter Barker, Ph.D. One of society’s most valuable resources are parents, not only parents of young children but older, more experienced parents. Throughout the ages communities have made good use of these resources.

Voice Movement Therapy – Healing Mind and Body with Sound and Song by Paul Newham  Fifteen years ago I founded a form of therapy now known as Voice Movement Therapy. In this article I would like to describe something of the way that voice movement therapy works.

Mind Over Minefield by Dr Harry Alder Complementary medicine can be a minefield. Sometimes a battlefield. Its typical freelance sole proprietor can be as fiercely competitive as any ruthless corporate giant. Along with the financial and marketing hurdles faced by any small business, complementary medicine faces its own special hidden mines, not-so-hidden enemies, within and without.

Light and its application in Acupuncture by David Barker-Hall The therapy known as Acupuncture has fragmented into many differing methods, with each system appealing to various groups or individuals. In this article we will now consider yet another system of Acupuncture which we will refer to as Aculight therapy.

Naturopathic Medicine - Addressing Stress and Rejuvenation by Anne Williamson Naturopathic medicine does not only have an active role to play in correcting imbalances through the use of natural therapies, but it also focuses on bringing about an inner development. This inner development is triggered through the application of the therapies, which, eventually will allow patients to become actively more aware both of their bodies and their emotions.