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^ TOP Herbalism for Babies and Children More and more parents are turning to herbal remedies to treat their children's minor ailments, finding that they are a gentle and effective alternative to allopathic medicines. Herbal medicine has always been used to treat children from an early age, and they respond well to the gentle supportive effects of herbs. Small doses can be used either as herbal teas, baths or diluted in fruit juice to make them more palatable. Externally creams and oils can be used to apply plant extracts to the skin...
^ TOP Herbalism for Arthritis and Joint Problems Merbal medicine has a long tradition of use in the treatment of joint disease and can be very helpful in the treatment of conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatism, gout and other joint and muscular problems. There are many cases of joint problems including wear and tear, genetic influences and poor diet and lifestyles...
^ TOP Women's Health Care Herbal medicine has traditionally been used to treat many common women's health issues, including menstrual problems and menopausal symptoms. Much of our knowledge of herbs has been passed down over the years by midwives and traditional healers, who developed a detailed understanding of the nature and uses of plant remedies. This traditional knowledge, together with our modern understanding of plant constituents provides today's medical herbalist with a wide range of herbs to support the female system. Our team of medical herbalists treat thousands of women every year for women's health conditions including PMS, menopause, PCOS, infertility, endometriosis, and fibroids...
^ TOP Herbal Medicine for Stress Management Stress is part of many people's daily lives and challenges our physical, mental and emotional resources. Short-term stress can be useful in achieving goals and overcoming challenges, but prolonged or repeated stresses can be harmful and may compromise your health. The hormones your body releases to deal with stress, including adrenalin and cortisol, affect the way your body and brain work, leading to changes in your physical and emotional responses...
^ TOP Digestive Problems The old saying "you are what you eat" should really state "you are what you digest and absorb". No matter how good your diet is, if the food you eat is not properly broken down and absorbed, your body will lack the building blocks it needs for the best of health and vitality. Good elimination from the bowel is also vital for health and a number of ailments including arthritis, skin problems and migraine can be caused by a build-up of wastes products in the body due to poor digestive and bowel function...
^ TOP Sinus and Chest Complaints The respiratory system plays a vital role in supplying our body's oxygen needs and discharging carbon dioxide from the blood. Oxygen is used to convert nutrients into a form of energy that can be used by the body for growth, maintenance, repair and general health. Any disturbance or blockage of the flow of oxygen and carbon dioxide can lead to discomfort in the short term and more serious health problems affecting other organs and systems in the longer term...
^ TOP Natural Pregnancy & Childbirth Herbs have a long tradition of use throughout pregnancy and in childbirth, and much of our present day knowledge comes from a tradition of herbal midwifery. Many midwives and health-care professionals encourage the use of natural products to maintain optimum health during pregnancy and to facilitate an easier childbirth...
^ TOP Eczema and Psoriasis Eczema is a form of dermatitis or skin inflammation, which shows patches of dry flaky skin; it is often itchy and can sometimes weep. There are many different types of eczema and there are many possible causes. There is evidence to suggest that eczema may be linked to food allergies, most commonly dairy products. The two main types of eczema are contact eczema (or contact dermatitis) and atopic eczema. Contact eczema develops when the skin is sensitive to particular irritants, for example wool, metals, make-up, detergents or sunlight. Atopic eczema often affects people with a family history of asthma and hayfever; it is common in children and fortunately many people do eventually grow out of it...
^ TOP Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and M.E Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), Post viral fatigue syndrome (PVFS) and Myalgic Encephomylitis (M.E.) are illnesses that for years were treated with a great deal of scepticism by the medical profession, and even today a lot of myth and misdiagnosis surrounds them. For each patient the particular factors that may contribute to this syndrome need to be identified and dealt with through an appropriate herbal regime. There is no single herbal formula that can treat all aspects of this condition and treatment is often complex. This is best done under the guidance of a qualified Medical Herbalist who will approach the problem with a combination of botanical products and lifestyle advice. While at present there are no conventional treatments for patients suffering CFS other than the suggestion that antidepressants might help, herbal products have a unique ability to support the system...
^ TOP Skin Problems Our skin is the largest and of course the most visible organ in the body. Skin problems can have a huge impact on one's emotional well-being and stress levels. This stress can in turn aggravate the problem. Many people try to self-treat skin problems, using a range of different products, and often forgetting that many skin conditions can only be treated using internal remedies as well as those used externally...
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