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Herbal medicine is a system of natural health care that uses herbs in a variety of forms to improve the health and wellbeing of patients. Herbs may be dispensed as teas, decoctions, pills or extracts. The advantage of herbs is that they are prescribed in a personalized formula and are very powerful medicines that have a long history of usage in the west. It has been estimated that 4 billion people worldwide use herbal medicines today as part of their primary health care program. This is 80% of the worldwide population.
During your initial consultation, we create a thorough case history for you, to discover your personal constitution, predispositions to illness and current level of heath. This will take one hour. The depth of information provided will then guide the prescription of a blended formula containing the herbs deemed most beneficial for you personally. Your formula may also include a Bach Flower Remedy which addresses the emotional ‘feeling’ side of dis-ease. Having a personalized formula means improved efficiency as well as the avoidance of irritating side effects, which are common with over-the-counter purchases. You will be provided with advice on dosage and I will follow up with you to see how you are doing along the way.
Common conditions that can be treated with herbs
Poor mental focus and acuity
Depression, anxiety, stress
Premenstrual Tension, Premenstrual Syndrome
Menopause
Skin disorders such as eczema, psoriasis and acne
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Constipation, ulcerative colitis
Rheumatoid arthritis and gout
Insomnia and sleeping disorders
Respiratory disease including common cold, influenza, chronic Cough, chronic bronchitis, sinusitis, hayfever
Poor immunity and resistance to infections
Recovery from a debilitating disease
Recurrent headaches and migraines |
It is not uncommon for a health condition to be deemed ‘incurable’ by modern medicine. If you have found yourself frustrated with this approach, you may well like to see what your options are with a Natural Therapist. Holistic treatment ensures that the cause of the symptoms are treated. Some such conditions include:
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