Herbal medicine is a holistic treatment that seeks to find the underlying cause of disease and ill health rather than concentrating on symptomatic relief and is therefore tailored specifically to each person.
In order to determine this, the first consultation may last 1–11/2 hrs. to get to know you and evaluate your physical, mental and emotional status, a detailed medical history is taken along with a physical examination, blood pressure and pulse readings.
Treatment is in the form of high quality, concentrated
plant tinctures. Herb teas, tablets, creams or ointments may also be
prescribed along with dietary and lifestyle advice.
At
the end of your first consultation your herbal medication will be
dispensed for you. You will be given enough for 2 weeks when you will
need to return for a follow-up consultation to see how you are getting
on and discuss on going treatment
Supplements - when necessary I may recommend supplements which cost extra. Although these costs vary I supply them at a discount to the recommended retail price
Conditions that can be treated with Herbal Medicine
Digestive and bowel problems including IBS & Functional dyspepsia;
Hormonal problems including period pains and PMT; Menopause and hot flushes;
Skin disorders; Arthritis & Rheumatism; High Blood Pressure; Stress and Depression; Hay Fever; Insomnia;
Infections (common cold; rhinosinusitis; uncomplicated upper respiratory tract infections;Type A & B Influenza;
Back pain; Muscular pains; Osteoarthritis
Migraine; Depression
Herbal medicine and nutritional advice can help manage these conditions and can work alongside and reduce the need for orthodox drugs.