Prostate and Herbal Management of Symptoms

by | Nov 4, 2020 | Male Health, Prostate

Prostate and Herbal Management of Symptoms

As men age, a common complaint is impotence, lack of libido, and in some cases, they are diagnosed with BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia).  Here a few of the herbs that can manage the symptoms of these complaints: 

  • Benign prostatic hyperplasia – Crataeva, Horsetail, Hydrangea, Nettle root, Saw palmetto, Willow Herb, Corydalis and Cramp bark.
  • Impotence – Damiana, Ginko, Korean ginseng, Rhodiola, Shatavari, Tribulus leaf, Withania, Saw palmetto and Siberian ginseng.
  • Libido to enhance – Damiana, Korean ginseng, Tribulus leaf.
  • Aphrodisiac – Shatavari, Tribulus leaf

Making simple changes in your diet and considering certain herbs and supplements along with treatment may help either reduce the risk of prostate cancer or enhance the treatment.  Herbal remedies for urinary urgency caused by BPH have been around for thousands of years and can be prescribed for your symptoms and condition by a qualified Herbalist/Naturopath.  Current medication and supplement must always be taken into account before prescribing herbs as treatment. 

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Inflammation, What herbs can help?

by | Oct 24, 2020 | Autoimmune Disease, Cancer, Diseases, Herb, Muscles, Tendons, Ligaments, Pain

Inflammation can have such symptoms as: 

  • Redness
  • A swollen joint that may be warm to the touch
  • Joint Pain
  • Joint Stiffness
  • A joint that doesn’t work as well as it should

These symptoms can be accompaied in some cases with fever, chills, fatigue etc.  Here are some of the herbs that can help: 

  • Musculoskeletal – Boswellia, Cat’s claw, Celery seed, Devil’s claw, Ginger, Juniper, Willow bark & Withania.
  • Immune-medicated inflammation – Baical skullcap, Bupleurum, Echinacea root, Feverfew, Gotu kola, Sarsaparilla.
  • Other – Bearberry, Butcher’s broom, Crataeva, Dong Quai, Eyebright, Golden rod, Goldenseal, Ladies’ mantle, Paeonia, Poke root, Saw palmetto, Wild yam.

Inflammation can have many causes, it is best to seek professional help in diagnosing the source of your inflammation.  A herbalist can work with your current medical team to provide relief and help the body repair the source of the inflammation.  

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PMS, Menstruating and Herbal Management of these symptoms.

by | Sep 30, 2020 | Fatigue, Insomnia, Pain, Stress

PMS, Menstruating, Menopause and Herbal Management of these symptoms include the use of such herbs as:

What is Menopause, well is a natural decline in reproductive hormones when a woman reaches her 40s or 50s, it can be brought on earlier by certain conditions/surgeries.  Some of the most common symptoms include hot flashes and vaginal dryness. There may also be sleep disturbances. The severity of these conditions can bring anxiety and depression, and vary in degree from woman to woman. 

  • Black cohosh is known to reduce hot flushes in menopausal women and to have low toxicity.
  • Night sweats – Astragalus, Cat’s claw, Schisandra, Zizyphus.
  • Excessive sweating – Rehmannia, Sage, Red clover, Zizyphus.
  • Dysmenorrhea (painful period cramps) California poppy, Wild yam, Cramp bark and Ginger
  • Menorrhagia (excessive bleeding) – Beth root, Ladies’ mantle, Chaste tree, Paeonia, Shepherd’s purse, Yarrow.
  • Menopausal – Alfalfa, Black cohosh, False unicorn, Ladies’ mantle, Shatavari, Kava.

Many women experience a range of symptoms as their hormones changes leading up to menopause. While estrogen hormones rise and fall, this can vary from woman to woman.  So why would you seek a one medication fits all when a Herbal prescription is tailor-made to fit your symptoms and your experience with PMS, a healthy menstrual cycle and Menopause.  A herbal remedy has the ability to reduce these and other symptoms of menopause, as you approach menopause, your ovaries produce less estrogen, causing symptoms such as vaginal dryness, hot flushes but to name a few.

Did you know that a cup of red clover or sage tea has been used to manage the symptoms of hot flushes?  You make this by simply adding a 1 tsp of dried herbs or fresh, per 200ml of water, brew for 3-5 minutes or adjust to your liking if you are wanting to add some sweetness you can add pure honey.  Red clover has been shown to improve sleep as well, but caution if you are on medication you should check with your herbalist before consuming.  

One thing almost every woman struggles with month to month if periods, they can cause back pain, stomach cramps, tiredness, increased appetite but to name a few.  Many herbs can help elevate these troublesome symptoms and restore your bodies natural cycle.  

Why not book now and get relief from your symptoms, all online and from the comfort of your own home, with tailor-made prescriptions delivered right to your door.

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IBS – What can I do

by | Sep 20, 2020 | Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Medications, Supplement, Vitamins, Pain

IBS and Herbs that can help manage those symptoms:

IBS is an intestinal disorder causing pain in the stomach, wind, diarrhoea and constipation.

What can I do, here a few herbs that can manage the symptoms of IBS:

  • Chamomile, Corydalis, Cramp bark, Globe artichoke, Marshmallow root, Meadowsweet, Peppermint, Skullcap, Slippery elm, Valerian, Chaste tree, Ginger, Hops, Lavender, Lemon balm, Fringe tree, St Mary’s thistle.
  • Slippery elm powder to restore bowel flora 1 tsp of elm powder in water, drink after every loose stool, orr take for constipation as well, see a professional for advice.

What is IBS short for, it is Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and usually diagnosed by a medical professional there is no specific testing available for IBS  but usually your GP would have performed a stool sample,  ultrasound and or colonoscopy etc.

There are three types of IBS, which are grouped by the main bowel problem:

  • IBS-D (diarrhoea)
  • IBS-C (constipation)
  • IBS-M (mixed type)

There can be many triggers for IBS, depending on the person, these could range from diet, stress and or lifestyle.  Natural Healthcare Professionals such as Herbalist/Nutritionist/Naturopath are well versed in dealing with the symptoms of IBS.  I treat you holistically as a client and look at every input and output to do with you and your body.

An easy fix for treating upset in the gastrointestinal tract is Fennel Tea:

1 Tsp of Fennel Seeds (preferable organic) seeped in boiling water for 5-10 mins (the longer the better) and drink up to 4 cups per day, take when your symptoms are at there worst i.e. before or after meals.

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Sleep and the Herbs that help you feel Rested

by | Jun 26, 2020 | Insomnia

Sleep and the Herbs that help you feel rested, such herbs as Valerian, passionflower, Ziziphus, Withania, chaste tree, valerian are the perfect herbs for achieving quality sleep.

Not getting enough sleep affects our memory, motor skills, metabolism, and how the body repairs itself.   Its import to get quality sleep achieving the REM cycle is essential for waking up feeling rested.  

Herbs such as passionflower, Withania and valerian can be taken as a tea 1/2 hour before bed to help you wind down.   Also, a magnesium bath with lavender added before your cup of tea should help you achieve a night of quality sleep.  

If you are having trouble still you should see a professional such as your GP or Natural practitioner such as my self, to assist you, I would with your current medical team with your consent to do so. 

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