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Herbal medicine uses plant extracts from a wide
variety of sources as an alternative to prescription medication
to treat a range of medical conditions. Each herbal medicine is
prepared specifically for the client according to their needs.
Rather than dealing with isolated symptoms, a herbalist will look
at the whole person, taking into account emotional and spiritual
issues as well as physical problems.
Herbal treatment uses a holistic approach and
aims to correct deficiencies in the body's systems - circulation
and digestion are supported so that the body is properly nourished,
the function of the liver and lymphatic systems are improved to
aid the removal of toxins from the body, the immune system is
stimulated and inflammation reduced. The focus is on bringing
the whole body to an optimal state of health, and in so doing
the troubling symptoms improve.
Further information on Medical Herbalism can
be found on The National Institute
of Medical Herbalists web site.
How do I book a treatment?
Herbal medicine is provided at The Hope
Street Centre by Laura Stannard. You can make an appointment directly
with Laura by ringing her on 07981 235048
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"For
thousands of years we have depended on plants to provide the essentials
of life - food, shelter, clothing, fuel and medicine. In many
respects little has changed. For most of the world's population,
plant medicine is still mainstream medicine. Now many in the more
developed world are looking again at ways in which plant medicine
can offer them a naturally healthy life.
"In the developed world today we face challenges
such as pollution, long-term stress, drug resistance and sifde-effects,
and moderm diseases of affluence such as obesity, diabetes and
high blood pressure. At the same time, we know more about our
own bodies, and how we should protect them.
"So it is not surprising that more and more
often, people look to the benefits of herbal medicine. This works
with the body's natural defence systems in a gentle and well-tolerated
way, to provide long term relief from both physical and mental
disorders."
Extract from leaflet "Herbal Medicine: for
a naturally healthy life" by The
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