Judith Woods selects some of the best alternative therapies

What is it?

Craniosacral therapists use their hands to detect subtle movements in the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround the brain and spinal cord. Craniosacral therapy is often used to treat infant colic and sleeping difficulties. The practitioner may gently manipulate the bones of the head to free blockages and promote the circulation of this fluid from the cranium (skull) to the sacrum (tailbone), thereby encouraging the body's natural healing process.

What are its benefits?

It is claimed to....

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