Herbal Medicine and Nutrition
What is herbal medicine?
Herbal medicine been used for centuries by many different cultures to treat and prevent almost every disease. Medicinal herbs contain ingredients that, when used correctly, support the body's natural ability to heal. The pharmaceutical industry began to isolate these active ingredients and made them available in a purified form, known to us as pharmaceutical medicines/drugs.
Herbalists use herbs differently. We know that the plants also contain other compounds that act synergistically to balance the actions of the herb. The combination of carefully chosen herbal extracts, dietary advice and lifestyle recommendations frequently proves effective in relieving ill health and promoting self -repair. Feeling better in ones self and improved vitality are often early results of treatment.
We prescribe herbs specific to your individual needs, in the form of a tincture (liquid), tablet or capsule, and teas. We also use Bach flower essences to enhance the treatment.
What conditions can herbal medicine treat?
Herbal medicine provides support for the body in its
efforts to restore and maintain good health.
At Deep holistic therapies, our Herbalist
Acute as well as chronic illness may benefit from herbal treatment, and conditions that respond well include:
Common children's complaints ( recurrent cold and flu, ear infections)Gastrointestinal disorders
Chronic or recurrent infections
Building immunity for all ages
Stress related nervous conditions
Rheumatic and arthritic problems
High cholesterol
Low energy/ stamina
Health in old age
We also have a natural fertility specialist, Herbalist Stina Remler. Stina provides programmes for women and men having problems with fertility, including recurrent misscarriage, menstural dissorders and male factor influence on infertility. She also has a complete pre conception programme for couples that will result in the the best posible environment for conception, a succesfull pregnancy and a happy and healthy baby.
What happens in a consultation?
The first consultation is for approx 90 mins. In this time we hope to gain a clear understanding of your state of health and provide you with an initial treatment that will include herbs and nutritional advice. Please bring details of medicines/supplements that you are taking and results of any relevant medical investigations.
A follow up consultation is usually 2-3 weeks after your initial one, and depending on what has taken place will be around 40 mins. We discuss the progress of the treatment and any changes that have taken place, and additional herbs will be prescribed in accordance to your condition. From here we monitor the condition as needed, and discuss any other isues you may wish to address.
Prices
Initial consultation $90
follow up consultations $50
"if you do not make good of this free and precious life, what good does it do to possess a human body?"
