Conditions where Medical Herbalists may be able to help you:
Herbal medicine has been used throughout human history to ease a wide variety of illnesses. It has recently experienced an enormous resurgence in popularity as more and more people are choosing to use the gentle healing properties of plants to restore their natural state of health.
Medical Herbalists focus on treating the person holistically rather than just a diagnosed condition. In other words, we take into account the physical condition, your past medical history, your current medication, any surrounding emotional issues, your diet and life-style. Hence if you would like to discuss how we may be able to help you, it is far more useful to talk over the phone or if you choose to pop in with your enquiry. If we think we may be able to help you, we can arrange a consultation time, or if it is a simple problem, we can offer you some herbs straight away.
As a broad outline, herbs have been used to help with the following categories of health conditions:
The Circulatory System:
With the support of a Medical Herbalist, herbal medicine can be used to support the circulation of blood and lymphatic fluids, and to support the strength of the blood vessel walls.
The Nervous System:
Whilst herbs cannot change your mind, they can be used to calm nerves, or lift the spirits, or quieten the mind allowing peaceful sleep.
The Skin:
Herbal medicine has been used for centuries to support the body's systems of toxic elimination, which in turn may promote healthy skin conditions. Nutritional supplements such as fish and seed oils also help to support very dry skin, whilst essential oils can also promote healthy skin.
The Immune System:
There are many herbs which may be employed to promote healthy immunity and vitality in those who feel debilitated or run down.
The Respiratory System:
Herbal medicine can be used to support the immune system, thus helping to prevent chest colds, or promote recovery. It may also support easier elimination of thick sticky mucus, and clearing of congested passages.
The Hormonal Systems:
At certain times in our lives or, for women, in the month, people can experience imbalances in their hormonal levels. With the help of a Medical Herbalist, herbs can be used to help redress these balances bringing better harmony to the body and the emotions.
The Digestive System:
Specific herbs, probiotics and clear dietary advice can really help and promote a healthy and comfortable digestive system.
Stressful and Emotional Impact on health:
The impact of stress on our health can be devastating. Stress can negatively affect our resistance to illness, our ability to sleep, our hormonal balance, our digestive function, our adrenal glands, and can leave us feeling utterly debilitated. Herbal medicine can help to someone going through stressful periods in their lives by supporting the systems which are currently suffering as well as by calming the person - helping them to feel more robust and cope successfully with life.
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