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Emma Vickers is an active Committee Member and Complimentary Therapist here in Didim.
Holistic Therapy
When I mention holistic therapy many people will look at me with a blank expression on there face. What I have been trained to do as a holistic therapist is to look at the ‘whole’ person, considering all aspects that make up that person. Conventional medicine treats only the part of the body which is no longer working correctly and fails to deal with the imbalance that causes the problem in the first place.
Your body works hard for you each and every day of your life. It supports you, moves you and stimulates you. You expect years of service from your body, years that are often filled with too little sleep, too little exercise, bad food, bad air and an abundance of stress. How often do you pay attention to the signals of wear and tear that your body sends through aching back, sore shoulders and a stiff neck?
Millions of people in the UK are using compimentary therapies, even Prince Charles is an enthusiast for alternative medicine. About half of the UK’s GP’s provide some access to such treatments.
There are many beneficial effects of holistic therapy ranging from improving muscle tone, relaxing muscle spasm and tension, elimination of toxins, pain relief, lessening depression and anxiety, eases medication dependence and not forgetting giving you the oportunity to relax.
I will regularly report to you various ailments and how various treatments and simple lifestyle changes can make all the difference. This week I have decided to start with eczema.
Eczema is a common skin disorder which according to the National Eczema Society effects one fifth of children in the UK and one twelve of the adult population, and I myself have recently joined the one twelve of the population of sufferers. I have never had eczema before and this winter it apeared around my arms and behind the knees.
No specific causes are absolutely clear, but we do know that the tendency to get eczema is hereditary – or passed down through the family. If parents or grandparents of a child have eczema (or asthma or hay fever, other closely linked conditions), there’s an 80% chance that child will develop it.
Stress can also make eczema worse or trigger a flare. Unfortunately, the very fact that eczema and it’s itchiness can cause stress makes it that much more difficult to cope.
There are a few simple things that can be used to clear up eczema, for a really bad case of eczma it is best to seek medical advice but any of the following will ease the condition.
Chamomile tea – yes drink the tea as often as you can (min 3 times a day). You can find chamomile tea in any good supermarket here in Turkey. Keep the tea bags after use and use them as a cold compress on the affected area.
Drink plenty of water – you may have heard this a million times, but it is essential that you hydrate yourself.
Bathing in porridge oats – If your lucky enough to have a bath run the oats through the tap water whilst running your bath, this you will find very soothing and your skin will feel supple too.
Aromatherapy massage – not only does this give you the chance to unwind and relax, a qualified therapist will blend some oils to treat eczema. The massage itself improves circulation and skin condition. Regular massage will only benefit. Even better if the therapist supplies the client with a little blended oil for them to take away and apply to the affected area.
Blend your own oil - The best base oil to use is evening primrose blended with lavender and roman chamomile, just 15ml of evening primrose and 3 drops of lavender and 3 drops of roman chamomile oil and apply all of the body or apply to the affected area. I am aware that a good base oil (carrier oil) can prove difficult to get hold of here in Didim, but I have put a recomended website address at the bottom of the page which is based in Turkey, but be warned it is in turkish so keep your dictionary close at hand! This method is tried and tested, I have used the blend of lavender and roman chamomile and my eczema has almost gone completely. If you really struggle to get your hands on evening primrose oil any of the following will do the trick; jajoba, almond oil, peach kernal, grapeseed or even a good olive oil can be just as beneficial.
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