How natural medicine can help you
Taking a holistic approach when aiming to treat a health concern offers an opportunity to identify the root cause of a problem and not simply dispel symptoms.
Natural medicine is useful as a form of preventative care and for improving overall health. Improved energy, brain function, sleep, bowl function and the absorption of nutrients as well as reduced stress and anxiety are just a few of the many benefits clients experience. In addition, natural medicine is useful in many acute and chronic conditions including but not limited to:
Women’s health including irregular, painful or heavy periods, PMS, PCOS, hormonal issues, thyroid dysfunction, infertility, perimenopausal/menopausal symptoms
GIT issues including constipation, diarrhoea, IBS, heartburn, reflux, bloating. Also reducing sensitivities and associated symptoms
Sleep disturbances
Stress (acute and chronic), anxiety, adrenal fatigue, fatigue
Weight management
Skin conditions including acne, eczema, dermatitis
Immune issues
Women’s Health
The female body is incredible, there is no doubt about that.However navigating the many changes and life stages we as women experience can be frustrating and challenging. Each life stage requires specific internal and external conditions in order to thrive.
Natural medicine has much to offer. Whether it’s painful periods, infertility, hormonal imbalances, perimenopausal/menopausal symptoms or skin conditions, natural medicine may assist to improve these conditions and more, many of us have come to except as just a part of being a women.
Infertility and
IVF support
Having a baby is not always straight forward. Fertility can be complex with many contributing factors. For many couples, trying to conceive can be a period of prolonged stress, physical challenge and heartache.
Natural medicine can support and assist couples along their chosen journey. Whether you are struggling with menstrual or hormonal irregularities, recurrent miscarriage or undergoing IVF treatment, natural medicine can compliment conventional treatments. This provides a holistic approach to fertility to ensure couples have the best possible chance of achieving their hearts desire.
Gastrointestinal Health
A well functioning gastrointestinal tract is key to good health. Dysfunction in this area can greatly affect your health and contributes to many health issues.
Most understand its role in digesting and absorbing nutrients and excreting waste products, but this body system is involved in so much more.
The GIT plays a significant role in immunity with around 70% of immune cells present in the gut. It also produces hormones, neurotransmitters and is closely linked to the brain via the gut-brain axis, so can affect nervous system function and vice versa.
Some of the many benefits clients experience with improved GIT function include increased energy, mood regulation, improved skin in addition to improving symptoms such as bloating, heartburn, reflux, diarrhoea and constipation.
Mental Wellbeing
Your mood, emotions, self esteem and the level of stress and anxiety you experience can significantly impact not only your mental health, but your physical health too. Therefore, addressing a client’s mental wellbeing is an important aspect to consider in natural medicine. Diet, lifestyle, sleep and nutrient deficiencies can all have a significant impact on our mental wellbeing.
Although a certain amount of stress is beneficial, our bodies are not designed to withstand prolonged periods of stress. Life is so busy for many of us, that is often unavoidable, however struggling with high stress levels isn’t something we just have to accept. Natural medicine can be beneficial in reducing stress and improving our bodies ability to cope with stress.
Natural medicine can complement conventional treatments and I’m happy to work in consultation with GP’s, psychologists or counsellors to ensure the best possible outcomes for clients.
Immunity
Recurrent colds and flus, infections or other illnesses could be a sign that your immune system struggling. Good immunity is so important to prevent as from becoming sick and helping us to recover more quickly when we are sick.
Natural medicine can support and improve immune system function through dietary and lifestyle changes, improving sleep, addressing nutrient deficiencies, supplementation and herbal medicine.