Explain Why Complementary Therapies Are Used

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EXPLAIN WHY COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES ARE USED Complementary therapies are natural therapies used in conjunction with conventional medical treatment, and sometimes as an alternative medicine. Many complementary therapies take a holistic approach to healing, and so can be useful for treating conditions such as migraines, eczema, asthma, insomnia, low energy levels and stress, as well as promoting general good health. Other reasons that people might choose a complimentary therapy treatment are... * To induce relaxation * To reduce anxiety, stress and tension and enhance relaxation * To alleviate symptoms such as fatigue, constipation, diarrhoea, pain, queasiness or nausea * Improve appetite * To reduce depression * To improve the feeling of well-being * To improve the quality of life * To reduce psychological distress * To provide emotional support * To improve sleep pattern * To adjust to changes in appearance * To alleviate the side effects of chemotherapy EXPLAIN HOW YOU WOULD GET INFORMATION FROM A CLIENT Before carrying out a treatment on a client, it is really important that the therapist carry’s out a full consultation. During the consultation the therapist should ask the client what their needs are and what they would like to get out of the treatment. The therapist must also ask the client a number of questions to find out whether they have any contra-indications to the treatment to see whether the treatment is okay to go ahead. The consultation is the most important part of the treatment because the therapist can find out whether the client is allergic to any products, whether they have any specific needs that the treatment will help or whether they have any illnesses or ailments that will restrict or prevent the treatment. Also if something happens to the client during the treatment then

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