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TAI CHI CHUAN
The objective of tai chi chuan is to achieve health
and tranquility while developing the mind and body, through movement. It
teaches an individual how to control her nervous system in order to put
the entire body to rest, which is an effective way to stay healthy.
Tangerine Essential Oil
Helpful in states of depression, dejection, emotional emptiness. Cheering and uplifting.
Soothes and relaxes the nervous system. Good for insomnia.
Useful in a variety of gastric states - e.g. flatulence, diarrhoea and constipation. Aids digestion by stimulating bile secretion.
Improves peripheral circulation; revives tired, aching limbs.
TEETHING
see Camomile
Tee Tree Essential Oil
Comes from a tall evergreen which grows in Australia and asia. Known for its antiseptic properties. Can also be used to treat insect bites
Refreshing and revitalising, especially after shock.
Helps the immune system to fight infection. Activates white blood cells to protect against invading organisms and shortens the duration of illness.
Highly antiseptic. Sweats toxins out of the body. Indicated for influenza, catarrh, cold sores. Bestows vigour in convalescence.
Fungacidal properties help clear vaginal thrush as well as genital infections generally. Urinary tract antiseptic which can help alleviate cystitis.
Very cleansing to the skin, reducing pus in infected wounds, boils and carbuncles. Soothes and heals irritating/itchy conditions - chicken pox rash, psoriasis, nappy rash, genital itching, pruritis. Treatment for mouth ulcers, mouth/gum infections.TEETH PROBLEMS
Abscess – see Hepar SulphTENSION
- See Vitamins/B vitamins
THERAPEUTIC TOUCH
The underlying premise of therapeutic touch is
that healing is promoted when the energy (vital life force) enveloping the
body is in balance. The disease process is thought to be manifested when
this energy is in a state of imbalance. By passing his hands lightly over
the person's body, the healer can feel any energy imbalances. These usually
show up as one of several sensations: heat, cold, tingling, pulsation, electric
shock, or tightness.
Thrush
Acidophilus helps fight off harmful organisms, including
fungi such as candida albicans (thrush).
- see Tee tree Essential Oil
Thyme
Thyme has been used internally for respiratory and digestive infections. It has also been used as a gargle in laryngitis and tonsillitis - to soothe sore throats and irritable coughs. As a cough remedy, it assists in producing expectoration and reducing unnecessary spasm. It may be helpful in bronchitis, whooping cough and asthma.
THYROID
See Kelp
TIBETAN MEDICINE
Tibetan medicine is based upon a humor model, in which disease results from
an imbalance of different humors and vital energies within the body as they
interact with the five elements: earth, water, fire, air, and space.
TINOSPORA CORDIFOLIA
An Indian herb that reduces symptoms of Hayfever.TONSILITIS
See Thyme
TRADITIONAL AFRICAN MEDICINE
Traditional African medicine is a holistic discipline
involving extensive use of indigenous herbalism combined with aspects of
African spirituality.
TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE
Traditional Chinese medicine is one of the world's oldest complete systems
of holistic health care. It combines the use of medicinal herbs, acupuncture,
food therapy, massage, and therapeutic exercise, along with the recognition
that wellness in mind, body, and emotions depends on the harmonious flow
of life force energy known as qi.
Transfer Factor
Transfer factors are important immune substances normally found in blood and colostrum. Transfer factors are capable of transferring immune information from one individual to another, and are important because of their role key for the immune system to recognize and defeat viruses, bacteria and other immune threats.
Travel Sickness
Ginger is renowned as an anti-nausea remedy., and
can often help in treatment of sickness related to travel and pregnancy.
It also has anti-inflammatory properties and may relieve arthritic pain.
see Peppermint Essential Oil
see Camomile
TRAVELLER’S TUMMY
Travelling brings with it many new and exciting adventures, but unfortunately it can also bring diarrhoea and stomach upsets. The friendly bacteria in Probiotics helps promote and build a healthy digestive system and intestine. Take it before and during your holiday for best results.
TUMERIC
Tumeric may help reduce the swelling involved with joint inflammation due to its active ingredient Curcumin. This is both a powerful antioxidant and an anti-inflammatory.
