The Vegan's Guide to Holistic Therapy
We live in a day and age when people are increasingly becoming interested in wellness therapies and healing modalities outside of the mainstream.
As a professional Holistic Therapist, I've been lucky enough to try many different alternatives to mainstream treatments provided by doctors and the allopathic health service.
I firmly believe that Holistic Therapy should be used alongside allopathic medicine. Much as the pros and cons of any pharmaceuticals should be carefully considered, I feel it would be extremely foolish to throw the proverbial baby out with the bathwater.
The rising number of people training in various alternative methods of healing and wellness is testament to people's need and desire to find better ways to take care of themselves.
Whilst many of these treatments are "natural" they aren't necessarily vegan friendly, so that's what I wanted to address today.
Many of the hands on on energy healing types of treatments are totally vegan friendly which makes them a great option if you are an ethical vegan.
Hopi Ear Candling
As a trained Hopi Ear Candling practitioner, I am often frustrated at how difficult it is to obtain vegan friendly ear candles. It's nigh on impossible, and the ones that are available may not be of a suitable therapeutic grade. It's a very good therapy that has been very helpful to me personally, for difficult to treat conditions including glue ear and viral labrynthitis. Ear candling was able to provide me with solutions where my doctors were not.
Ear Candles are usually made with beeswax and honey extract, and although it is possible to make them with soya wax or parrafin wax, I am yet to find a suitable vegan friendly product on sale in the UK.
I was trained using Biosun ear candles which are the best ones on the market with the most rigourous safety testing. I have contacted Biosun head office in Germany, asking if they have any plans to bring out a vegan range, but they have not got back to me at the time of publishing this article.
Shamanic Healing
This is one that you should be aware of if you're an ethical vegan. Shamanic healing varies greatly from one practitioner to the next, but you need to be aware that some of their equipment may be made from animal hides, fur or even bones. If that fills you wilth horror, then you may wish to steer clear!
It's best to have a chat with the practitioner beforehand to make sure they can meet your needs. There are vegan practitioners out there and there are many alternatives to the traditional tools made from animal products.
The following Holistic Therapies are normally Vegan Friendly 💚
The following Holistic Therapies may not be Vegan Friendly ❌
Always check with your practitioner first:
Hopi Ear Candling (beeswax & honey extract)
Shamanic Healing (leather & fur are often used to make ritual items)
Holistic Beauty or Massage Treatments ( these may include creams or lotions that are not vegan friendly and may contain beeswax, lanolin or honey.)
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This is by no means an exhaustive list, and I will be adding to it as time goes on. If you see something missing that you would like to add either to the vegan friendly ot not vegan friendly lists, please comment below or get in touch!
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Disclaimer: I am not a doctor and Holistic Therapies are not intended to replace traditional medical treatment. If you believe you are ill, you should still consult your medical doctor or a suitably qualified medical practitioner.
As a professional Holistic Therapist, I've been lucky enough to try many different alternatives to mainstream treatments provided by doctors and the allopathic health service.
I firmly believe that Holistic Therapy should be used alongside allopathic medicine. Much as the pros and cons of any pharmaceuticals should be carefully considered, I feel it would be extremely foolish to throw the proverbial baby out with the bathwater.
The rising number of people training in various alternative methods of healing and wellness is testament to people's need and desire to find better ways to take care of themselves.
Whilst many of these treatments are "natural" they aren't necessarily vegan friendly, so that's what I wanted to address today.
Many of the hands on on energy healing types of treatments are totally vegan friendly which makes them a great option if you are an ethical vegan.
Hopi Ear Candling
As a trained Hopi Ear Candling practitioner, I am often frustrated at how difficult it is to obtain vegan friendly ear candles. It's nigh on impossible, and the ones that are available may not be of a suitable therapeutic grade. It's a very good therapy that has been very helpful to me personally, for difficult to treat conditions including glue ear and viral labrynthitis. Ear candling was able to provide me with solutions where my doctors were not.
Ear Candles are usually made with beeswax and honey extract, and although it is possible to make them with soya wax or parrafin wax, I am yet to find a suitable vegan friendly product on sale in the UK.
I was trained using Biosun ear candles which are the best ones on the market with the most rigourous safety testing. I have contacted Biosun head office in Germany, asking if they have any plans to bring out a vegan range, but they have not got back to me at the time of publishing this article.
Shamanic Healing
This is one that you should be aware of if you're an ethical vegan. Shamanic healing varies greatly from one practitioner to the next, but you need to be aware that some of their equipment may be made from animal hides, fur or even bones. If that fills you wilth horror, then you may wish to steer clear!
It's best to have a chat with the practitioner beforehand to make sure they can meet your needs. There are vegan practitioners out there and there are many alternatives to the traditional tools made from animal products.
The following Holistic Therapies are normally Vegan Friendly 💚
| Acupuncture |
| Angelic Healing |
| Aromatherapy |
| Aura Soma |
| Bowen |
| Colour Therapy |
| Craniosacral therapy |
| Crystal Healing |
| Homeopathy |
| Hypnotherapy |
| Indian Head Massage |
| Massage |
| Metamorphic Technique |
| Quantum Touch |
| Reflexology |
| Reiki |
| Sekhem Healing |
| Sound Healing |
| Spiritual Healing |
The following Holistic Therapies may not be Vegan Friendly ❌
Always check with your practitioner first:
Hopi Ear Candling (beeswax & honey extract)
Shamanic Healing (leather & fur are often used to make ritual items)
Holistic Beauty or Massage Treatments ( these may include creams or lotions that are not vegan friendly and may contain beeswax, lanolin or honey.)
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This is by no means an exhaustive list, and I will be adding to it as time goes on. If you see something missing that you would like to add either to the vegan friendly ot not vegan friendly lists, please comment below or get in touch!
~~~
Disclaimer: I am not a doctor and Holistic Therapies are not intended to replace traditional medical treatment. If you believe you are ill, you should still consult your medical doctor or a suitably qualified medical practitioner.
