Alternative Therapy Features

'Cup away' your cellulite?

Can anything other than lipo suck away your cellulite? Andrea Wren turns to Chinese Medicine's 'cupping' method in the hope of a non-invasive cure

Complementary remedies for rheumatoid arthritis

Discover natural remedies for arthritis recommended by iVillage expert Dr Sarah Brewer

Detox: myth or miracle?

Detoxing is as much a part of January as over-indulgence is part of Christmas. To help speed up the process specialist 'detox kits' litter pharmacy shelves, but do they really cleanse your body or just empty your wallet?

Endometriosis on my ovaries

6 months ago I was put on Depo Provera to manage endometriosis. I have suffered extreme side effects - mood swings, permanent bleeding and acne. I want to come off the injection but what are my options?

Fertility issues chat with Dr Sarah Brewer

Dr Sarah Brewer talks to iVillagers who have questions about infertility and conception - both conventional and complementary methods

Finding your feet

Have you ever considered your feet as the window to your soul? Reiki Master Ann Gadd explains why you should

Hay fever: natural remedies to ease the sneeze

Tips on how to ease hay fever symptoms

Healthy hand luggage

Imagine a long-awaited holiday ruined by a summer affliction, like hay fever or sunburn. Packing the right natural cures in your luggage will help you safeguard against holiday nasties

Natural remedies to boost energy and wellbeing

Put the spring back into your step with simple dietary and lifestyle changes, plus plenty of supplements to get you bursting with energy

Ten of the best hay fever remedies

Hay fever is the most common form of allergy, affecting up to 25 per cent of population. Airborne allergies make summer a misery for 15 million people in the UK