Scientific research in the last few years – printed in some very august publications - appears to make Green Tea one of those “wonder foods” that can improve our resistance of everything from Alzheimer’s and cancer to cardiovascular disease and obesity.  Tony Watts goes on a 1000 year journey.

Spiritual Healing is a widely practised alternative remedy.  People who receive it say how the positive thoughts and energy, delivered during the healing process, have helped them to cope with bereavement, family break-ups, depression and stress, and it can also alleviate physical pain from conditions such as arthritis. Yet, to many, Spiritual Healing is shrouded in mystery and unfounded suspicions linger that it’s somehow linked up to religion or that it only works if you believe it will – so called “faith healing”.

Rachel Bolton, a healer and alternative practitioner, explains what’s involved and who can benefit.

Reflexologist Clarence Forteau is offering extra special foot care at reduced prices for older people in Bristol and Gloucestershire. He started the service when he realised that many senior citizens were experiencing long waits on the NHS for foot care services, and that private appointments with chiropodists and podiatrists were beyond the financial means of most pensioners.

Caroline Sherwood, who had already completed a fairly intensive seven year meditation training involving a lot of physical exercise, thought she knew everything there was to know about relaxation - until she started training in Kum Nye Tibetan Relaxation in California back in 1981. Meaning "massage of the subtle body", Num Kye is gentle, and ideal for all ages and levels of fitness.

With more and more grandparents spending their time caring for young grandchildren, Jayne Warren looks at the ancient tradition of baby massage and the benefits it can provide to infants in your care.

Shiatsu is a Japanese massage-type therapy.  It feels fantastic and may help many physical or emotional health problems.  Prevention is better than cure, and regular Shiatsu helps keep the body in balance and can prevent ill-health and deterioration occurring.