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In the event that vegans become ill, what do they do? Many opt for a visit to an alternative practitioner instead of visiting their GP. One of the main reasons for this is that the medicines prescribed by the GP will have been tested on animals and may also contain animal-derived ingredients. However, it isn't always necessary to avoid the GP's surgery completely as they should be able to make a diagnosis. They are also able to refer people to other practitioners on the NHS e.g. homoeopaths (limited availability), nutritionists, dietitians, osteopaths, etc. If choosing an alternative practitioner the following addresses should provide a starting point. If writing to any of the organisations below, please enclose a stamped addressed envelope. When first making contact with a practitioner ensure they are aware of your diet and lifestyle, and that you require completely animal-free medication e.g. some homoeopathic tablets contain lactose (milk derivative) although you can obtain liquid or sucrose-based pilules.
Acupunture- British Acupuncture Council, 63 Jeddo Road, London, W12 9HQ Tel: 020 8735 0400 www.acupuncture.org.uk info@acupuncture.org.uk
Alexander Technique- Alexander Technique International, 8 Peters Place, Viewforth, Edinburgh, EH3 9PJ 07071-880253 www.ati-net.com uk@ati-net.com
- The Society of Teachers of Alexander Technique, 1st floor, Linton House, 39-51 Highgate Road, London NW5 1RS 020 7284 3338 www.stat.org.uk info@stat.org.uk
Anthroposophical Medicine- Anthroposophical Medical Association, Park Attwood Clinic, Trimpley Lane, Bewdley, Worcs DY12 1RE 01299 861 444 movementoffice@amt.btinternet.com
Aromatherapy- Aromatherapy Organisations Council, PO BOX 19834, London SE25 6WF 0870 7743477 www.aocuk.net info@aocuk.net
Bach Flower Remedy- The Dr Edward Bach Centre, Mount Vernon, Bakers Lane, Sotwell, Oxon, OX10 0PZ 01491 834678 www.bachcentre.com
Chiropractic- British Association for Applied Chiropractic, 167a London Road, Teynham, Kent ME9 9QJ 01795 520707
- British Chiropractic Association, Blagrave House, 17 Blagrave Street, Reading, Berkshire RG1 1QB 0118 950 5950 www.chiropractic-uk.co.uk enquiries@chiropractic-uk.co.uk
- McTimoney Chiropractic Association, 21 High Street, Eynsham, Oxon OX8 1HE 01865 880974 www.mctimoney-chiropractic.org admin@mctimoney-chiropractic.org
Craniosacral Therapy- Craniosacral Therapy Association, Monomark House, 27 Old Gloucester Street, London, WC1N 3XX 07000 784 735 info@craniosacral.co.uk www.craniosacral.co.uk
Crystal Therapy- Affiliation Of Crystal Healing Organisations, P.O. Box No.100, Exminster, Exeter, EX6 8YT 01479 841450 www.crystal-healing.org acho@greenmantrees.demon.co.uk
- International Association Of Crystal Healing Therapists, Po Box 344, Manchester M60 2EZ 01200 426061 info@iacht.co.uk
Healing- College of Healing, Runnings Park, Croft Bank, West Malvern, Worcs WR14 4DU. 01684 566450
- National Federation of Spiritual Healers, Old Manor Farm Studio, Church Street, Sunbury-on-Thames, Middlesex TW16 6RG 0845 1232777 office@nfsh.org.uk www.nfsh.org.uk
Herbalism- General Council & Register of Medical Herbalists, 32 King Edwards Road, Swansea SA1 4LL
- National Institute of Medical Herbalists, 56 Longbrook Street, Exeter EX4 6AH 01392 426022 nimh@ukexeter.freeserve.co.uk www.nimh.org.uk
Homoeopathy- British Association of Homoeopathic Veterinary Surgeons, Alternative Veterinary Medicine Centre, Chinham House, Stanford in the Vale, Oxon SN7 8NQ enquiries@bahvs.com www.bahvs.com
- British Homoeopathic Dental Association www.bhda.org.uk
- Society of Homoeopaths, 4a Artizan Road, Northampton NN1 4HU 01604 621400 info@homeopathy-soh.org www.homeopathy-soh.org
- The Homoeopathic Medical Association UK, 6 Livingstone Road, Gravesend, Kent DA12 5DZ 01474 560336 info@the-hma.org www.homoeopathy.org
Hypnotherapy- National Register of Hypnotherapists and Psychotherapists, Suite B, 12 Cross Street, Nelson BB9 7EN 01282 716839 nrhpbtconnect.com www.nrhp.co.uk
Iridology- Guild of Naturopathic Iridologists, The Guild of Naturopathic Iridologists, 94 Grosvenor Rd, London SW1V 3LF 020 7821 0255 www.gni-international.org
Kinesiology- Association for Systemic Kinesiology, 19 Westfield Lane, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex TN37 7NE 01424 753375 www.kinesiology-uk.com
Massage- British Massage Therapy Council info@bmtc.co.uk www.bmtc.co.uk
Naturopathy- General Council & Register of Naturopaths, Goswell House, 2 Goswell Road, Street, Somerset BA16 0JG 08707 456984 admin@naturopathy.org.uk www.naturopathy.org.uk
Osteopathy- Osteopathic Information Service info@osteopathy.org.uk www.osteopathy.org.uk
Reflexology- Association of Reflexologists, 5 Fore Street, Taunton, Somerset TA1 1HX 0870 5673320 Overseas: 01823 351010
Fax: 01823 336646 info@aor.org.uk www.aor.org.uk
Shiatsu- The Shiatsu Society, Eastlands Court, St Peters Road, Rugby CV21 3QP 0845 130 4560 admin@shiatsu.org www.shiatsu.org
Other- Institute for Complementary Medicine, PO Box 194, London SE16 7QZ 020 7237 5165 icm@icmedicine.co.uk www.icmedicine.co.uk
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