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Welcome to The Grantham Herbalist
What happens in a herbal consultation with a medical herbalist?
For many, that first visit to a medical herbalist can be a life changing experience, a chance to experience true healthcare as it should be practised. Katie the medical herbalist is a genuine, caring partner in health from the cradle to the third age. Many come to appreciate the power of correctly prescribed, natural herbal medicines dispensed by a highly trained medical professional.
Patients are often amazed at the opportunity to discuss in depth their physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing, and the sense of freedom and empowerment this imparts to the individual which, combined with the knowledge of an experienced healthcare partner gives the security that your healthcare needs receive the best attention. The results then speak for themselves.
Diet & Lifestyle
Diet & Lifestyle are paramount in your treatment. Katie aims to encourage and support a healthy lifestyle. Nutrition and lifestyle advice will be given. Katie is qualified to support you with professional cleansing and detoxing programmes if they are needed and recommend the right supplements.
What can herbal medicine treat?
Herbal medicine is about restoring the maximum possible state of personal well-being. It is especially effective for treating chronic illness. Conditions often treated by herbalists include:
- Low vitality/ energy
- Allergies: hay fever, asthma etc
- Children’s complaints
- Digestive and bowel conditions
- Cystitis and urinary disorders(male/female)
- PMS, menopause, painful periods
- Skin: eczema, psoriasis, acne
- High blood pressure, angina, poor circulation, varicose veins
- Infections and immune deficiency
- Stress and emotional problems
- Insomnia, headaches and migraines
- Musculoskeletal and arthritic conditions
The first consultation
The initial consultation usually lasts about an hour. A full medical history will be taken. This will look not only at the current health problem but at all details of your past medical history, diet and lifestyle. Physical examinations (if relevant) will be made and blood pressure taken.
Follow-on consultations
A second consultation is usually set for two or three weeks later in order to assess treatment. This consultation usually lasts 30 minutes and is aimed at checking progress and adjusting the medication or dosage if necessary.
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Dedicated qualifed medical herbalist practising for six years.member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists.
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