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The recommended practice is always to seek professional advice from your therapist or seek medical opinion.
 
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FASTING LINKS
Generally, therapeutic fasting is a form of body maintenance for well-nourished people that contributes to health and longevity and helps balance the toxicity that arises through common diets and drug intake. The fasting process allows the digestive organs to rest, and it clears toxins from the blood and lymphatic systems that flow through organs such as the bladder, colon, kidneys, lungs, sinuses, and skin. Treatment involves ingesting water and other liquids to cleanse the body's systems.

FATIGUE
See Vitamins/B vitamins
 see Honey and Cinnamon

FELDENKRAIS METHOD
The Feldenkrais Method is a form of Somatic Education that uses gentle movement and directed attention to improve movement and enhance human functioning. Through this Method, you can increase your ease and range of motion, improve your flexibility and coordination, and rediscover your innate capacity for graceful, efficient movement. These improvements will often generalize to enhance functioning in other aspects of your life.


 FENG SHUI
Feng shui is an ancient Chinese philosophy and spiritual practice of arranging environments, based on the idea that all living things in the universe are affected by the forces of nature in their environments. Feng shui practitioners believe that by properly designing certain environments, they can direct the energy in all living things, known as chi, in a way that promotes harmony, prosperity, and good health.

FENNEL
Fennel can be used as a stomach and intestinal remedy to relieve flatulence and colic, as well as to stimulate digestion and appetite. It also has a calming effect on coughs and bronchitis.

Fennel Essential Oil
It brings strength, clarity and mental fortitude in adverse situations. Physically, a body cleanser, ridding the system of accumulated toxins due to excess food and alcohol. Excellent for hangovers, acting as a tonic for the liver, kidneys and spleen. Also useful for insect and poisonous bites. Aids digestion.

Is said to imitate the hormone, oestrogen, and is helpful with pre-menstrual tension, scanty periods and menopausal problems.

A cleanser and tonic for the skin and has a reputation for keeping wrinkles at bay.

Caution: Over-use may lead to toxicity and may cause skin sensitisation. Best avoided during pregnancy. Epilectics should not use Fennel essential oil

FENUGREEK
Fenugreek seeds have anti-inflammatory properties; can ease tummy bugs, mild gastritis or indigestion. Research shows that it can also play a role in helping control blood sugar in diabetics and in lowering ‘bad’ cholesterol. Fenugreek seeds are also high in protein.

For general therapeutic use, take the seeds in capsule form, following dosage advice on the label. You can make a tea by measuring a flat teaspoon of the seeds, bruising them in a pestle and mortar, then putting the crushed seeds in a mug and pouring about half a pint of boiling water and infusing for 5 minutes. Drink 2 cups a day.

Feverfew
Feverfew has been found helpful by many in the treatment of migraine headaches, especially when these are relieved by applying warmth to the head. Feverfew may also be helpful with arthritis when it is in an inflammatory stage.

FIGS
Full of fibre for good digestion and a natural sugar champion to balance sugar levels in the blood to prevent cravings. Good source of calcium and iron.

FLATULENCE
see the following:-
Angelica
Fennel
Honey and Cinnamon
Peppermint Essential Oil

FLAXSEED OIL
Flaxseed oil may have anti-inflammatory and anti-thrombotic activities. Development of atherosclerosis has been reduced by up to 69% in some studies using diets enriched with flaxseed. Flaxseed has been recommended by some for hyperlipidemia, to decrease platelet aggregation, and to help prevent heart attack and stroke. It may have some ability to lower blood pressure and to have anti-inflammatory effects in persons with arthritis, as well as assist in fighting breast cancer.

FLOWER ESSENCE THERAPY/BACH FLOWER REMEDIES
Flower essence therapy is a form of vibrational medicine that uses dilute substances, called flower essences, derived from flowers. The healing power of these substances comes from the energy, or life force, found in the plant's essence, which is derived through infusion.

Flu
See the following:-
Atralagus and schizandra
Blocked nose
Camomile
Chicken Soup
Echinasea
Elderberry extract
Elderflower Tea
Elderflower or Peppermint tea with Yarrow
Honey and Cinnamon
Honey, lemon, ginger and garlic drink
Norfolk Punch
Oscillococcinum
Rosemary Tea
Sore Throat
Vitamin C
Essential Oils:-
Eucalyptus
Lemon
Pine Needle
Tea tree

Fluid Retention
Prevent fluid retention by uncrossing your legs, sitting with both feet on the floor and wearing loose clothes. Doing this helps to keep up the movement in your lymph glands, where bodily fluid can build up.

see Juniper

FOLIC ACID
Folic Acid can prevent birth defects such as spina bifida in babies. It also is an important B vitamin necessary to produce the genetic materials DNA and RNA.

It has been shown in a particular study on Fertility and Sterility that men taking both zinc and folic acid show a significant 74% increase in the sperm count.

Food Poisoning
Acidophilus helps fight off harmful organisms, including salmonella and staphylococci.
 - see Aloe vera

FORGETFULNESS
See EFAs

Frankincense Essential Oil
This oil is both elevating and soothing to the mind. Comforting and refreshing. Helpful for anxious and disturbed states linked to the past.

Has a pronounced effect on mucous membranes, especially helpful in clearing lungs. Eases shortness of breath and useful to asthma sufferers. A good remedy for catarrhal conditions and generally regulates secretions.

Gives new life to ageing skin and reputedly smooths out wrinkles. A tonic to the skin.

FUNGAL INFECTIONS
See Black Walnut




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