Autoimmune Disease can Herbal Medicine help me?

by | Nov 4, 2020 | Autoimmune Disease

Autoimmune Disease can Herbal Medicine help me?

What is an Autoimmune disease where your immune system mistakenly attacks the healthy cells in your body.  I myself have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, and use herbal supplements with my current medications to help elevate symptoms.  

Here are a few of the herbs that can be useful in the management of symptoms: 

  • Astragalus, Bupleurum, Rehmannia, Wormwood, Cat’s claw, Feverfew, Reishi, Shiitake
  • Fibromyalgia – Celery seed, St John’s Wort (not is on antidepressant), Valerian, Withania, Feverfew.  I myself use Jamican dogwood, Cordaylis and California poppy during my flare ups and have found this works for me.  However, what works for me may not be best for you.  This people is the beauty of herbal medicine it is always tailored to you, your symptoms and your medications.

There are many autoimmune disease such as Fibromyalgia, Multiple Sclerosis, Lupus, Arthritis, Celiac Disease, Addison Disease, Graves Disease and Hasimotos, there are way to many to list in one little blog.  In all, there are about 80 autoimmune diseases all effecting the body differently.  So why not book in now and see if its the missing link in your comprehensive health management. 

 

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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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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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