Digestive
Abdominal pain
Pain anywhere between the ribs and the pelvis, ranging from cramping to sharp.
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Warm compress
What it is
Local heat that increases blood flow, relaxes muscle and softens blockages.
Why it might help
Standard first-line care for muscle spasm, blocked ducts, styes and menstrual cramps.
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Low-FODMAP approach
What it is
A structured, temporary reduction of fermentable carbohydrates that drive bloating and gut pain.
Why it might help
The best-evidenced dietary intervention for irritable bowel syndrome, helping roughly 70% of people.
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Gentle daily movement
What it is
Low-intensity, regular movement that keeps joints, gut and mood working.
Why it might help
One of the most consistently effective interventions across pain, mood, sleep, digestion and fatigue conditions.
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Clinical review and testing
What it is
A proper medical work-up to rule out causes that self-care cannot address.
Why it might help
Essential where symptoms are new, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by any red flag.
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Massage and myofascial release
What it is
Hands-on manual therapy for tissue tension and referred symptoms.
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Circadian reset: light, meals and wake time
What it is
Re-timing light, food and sleep so your body clock stops working against you.
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Environment and ergonomics audit
What it is
Change the surroundings that keep triggering the symptom.
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Functional nutrition workup and targeted repletion
What it is
Test first, then correct the specific deficiency instead of guessing at supplements.
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Whole-person holistic plan
What it is
Stacking several small changes at once instead of testing one at a time.
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Mindfulness and body-scan practice
What it is
Attention training that lowers symptom intensity and reactivity.
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Probiotic foods and soluble fibre
What it is
Simple natural inputs - light, food, minerals, movement - with real trial support.
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Over-the-counter digestive aids
What it is
Pharmacy options you can buy today for fast, short-term relief while slower approaches build.
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Physiotherapy-led rehab plan
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A graded, assessed exercise programme rather than generic stretches.
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Clinical procedures and specialist options
What it is
What conventional medicine can offer when self-managed approaches have not worked.
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CBT-based self-help programme
What it is
Talking-therapy techniques that reduce symptom impact even when the cause stays.
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Warm abdominal compress (castor oil pack)
What it is
Heat, cold and water therapies that shift blood flow, pain signalling and recovery.
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Warm compress
What it is
Local heat that increases blood flow, relaxes muscle and softens blockages.
Why it might help
Standard first-line care for muscle spasm, blocked ducts, styes and menstrual cramps.
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Peppermint oil
What it is
Menthol-rich oil that relaxes smooth muscle and eases tension headaches and gut spasm.
Why it might help
Well-supported for irritable bowel symptoms in randomised trials; good evidence for tension-type headache when applied topically.
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Chamomile
What it is
A mild relaxant herb that eases gut spasm, anxiety and pre-sleep restlessness.
Why it might help
Randomised trials show modest benefit for generalised anxiety and sleep quality.
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Slippery elm
What it is
A mucilaginous bark that coats and soothes an irritated digestive tract.
Why it might help
Traditional use is extensive; formal trial evidence is limited but it is very well tolerated.
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Triphala and warm-food agni routine
What it is
Ayurveda matches routine, food and oils to your constitution.
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Slow breathing and vagal toning
What it is
Breathing patterns that calm the nervous system and change pain and stress signalling.
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Peppermint oil, ginger or chamomile herbal protocol
What it is
Plant medicines with active compounds that target the mechanism behind the symptom.
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Warm water with lemon and a post-meal walk
What it is
Free kitchen-and-bathroom fixes people reach for first.
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Early, mixed or anecdotal only. Clearly labelled so you can judge for yourself.
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Gut-directed hypnotherapy app and vagal tone tracker
What it is
Digital health and hardware that measures or stimulates rather than medicates.
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Reiki, sound therapy or aromatherapy
What it is
Sensory and energy practices. Evidence is thin, but many people report real relief.
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Homeopathic Nux vomica or Lycopodium
What it is
Highly diluted preparations chosen by symptom picture. Evidence is weak - included for completeness and clearly labelled.
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TCM spleen-support formula and abdominal acupuncture
What it is
Traditional Chinese Medicine treats the pattern behind the symptom, not just the symptom.
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Diarrhoea
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