Microvascular System, what does this affect?

Microvascular System, what does this affect?

by | Nov 5, 2020 | Muscles, Tendons, Ligaments

Microvascular System, what does this affect?

The microvascular system is a network of vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients to tissues, whilst at the same time removing the build-up of CO2.  The arteries and veins carry blood and remove toxins for the whole body.  The Microvascular system is the circulatory system made up of minute vessels (such as venules or capillaries) that average less than 0.3 millimetres in diameter. Disease symptoms such as cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, smoking, insulin resistance, diabetes, overweight and obesity affect the microvascular system.  So any deficit in this area is of some concern.    

Here is a list of a couple of conditions and herbs used to support them: 

  • Raynaud’s syndrome – Cayenne, Cramp bark, Evening primrose oil, Ginger, Ginkgo, Hawthorn, Prickly ash.
  • Circulatory stimulants – Bayberry, Cayenne, Ginger, Ginkgo, Horseradish, Prickly ash and Rosemary.  

Does any of these sound familiar book now and find out how I can assist you in the management of these symptoms in conjunction with your Health Team.  

 

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Eczema, Psoriasis and other Skin Irritations

Eczema, Psoriasis and other Skin Irritations

by | Nov 5, 2020 | Skin

Eczema, Psoriasis and other Skin Irritations.

Skin irritations and rashes are something I commonly treat and see in my practice.  It’s amazing how many times I hear the GP gives cortisone cream as a solution as a first line of defence.  This is the greatest thing about Herbal medicine, I don’t offer one treatment fits all.  My solutions can be given orally or applied topically depending on the client’s needs.  I have a daughter that struggles all the time with Eczema and Psoriasis, she finds the creams I make up provide less itching and the rashes seem less pronounced.  Here a couple of herbs you can use for these conditions:

  • Acne – topically Calendula, Oregon grape, Poke root,  Barberry and Golden seal. Orally using Andrographis, Blue flag, Burdock, Chaste tree, Licorice, Nettle leaf.
  • Dermatitis – Albizzia, Baical skullcap, Blue flag, Burdock, Oregon grape, Poke root, Red clover, Sarsaparilla, Yellow dock. Topically Agrimony, Calendula, Chamomile, Chickweed, Comfrey, Golden seal, Gotu kola, Witch’s hazel and Yarrow.
  • Psoriasis = Blue flag, Burdock, Chickweed (topically) Clivers, Coleus, Oregon grape, Red clover, Sarsaparilla,  Yellow dock and Boswellia.

If your tired of suffering and want some relief, then book with me and we will tailor a solution just for you, your skin and your body. 

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Sports Injuries – Herbs to Assist the healing process

Sports Injuries – Herbs to Assist the healing process

by | Nov 4, 2020 | Medications, Supplement, Vitamins, Muscles, Tendons, Ligaments, Pain

Sports Injuries – Herbs to Assist the healing process.

Athletes suffer injures from time to time, the comment I most hear in my clinic is when can I train again.  Herbal Medicine is an effective and long-lasting solution to such injuries, helping your body repair and rejuvenate itself.  Here a couple of herbs that are used in assisting such things as:

  • Fracture – to promote healing – Comfrey topically, orally Dan shen Gotu kola (known as the great healer and does wonder for your skin).
  • Promote healing – Bilberry Dan shen, Echinacea root, Ginkgo, Gotu kola grape seed
  • Nerve damage – Ginkgo, Gotu kola, Grape seed and St john’s wort (this particular herb must be checked very carefully for interactions with medications and food).
  • Metabolic stimulant – Cayenne and Horseradish but to name a few.  

Have you struggled with a sports injury why know use a Natural Practitioner as part of your health team, cover all your bases.

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Strains, Ligaments, Connective Tissues Herbs to Help Repair

by | Nov 4, 2020 | Muscles, Tendons, Ligaments

Strains, Ligaments, Connective Tissues Herbs to Help Repair.

Everyone had a strain or damaged a tendon in your body at some stage in our lives, you know these can be very painful.  Natural therapies are very effective at reducing inflammation and helping the body repair itself.  Here are a couple of herbs I have found useful in my practice treating various ailments: 

  • Connective tissue strengthening – Grape seed, Gaythorne
  • Skeletal muscle relaxant – Kava and Paeonia.
  • Comfrey for external uses strains/sprains/fractured ribs. This is very effective but a little messy.  

Have you been struggling to get back on track after an injury?  Give natural therapies a shot, I work in conjunction with your medical team, finding the right herb for the right job designed specifically for your body.  I myself suffer from sciatica and use a great herbal mixture of Cordaylis, Burdock and Jamician dogwood, brings relief very quickly.

Why not book now and find out how I can help you.

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Athletes & Herbal Medicine

by | Nov 4, 2020 | Medications, Supplement, Vitamins, Muscles, Tendons, Ligaments, Pain

Athletes & Herbal Medicine.

Athletes need to be in the best physical and mental condition to compete in the sport they love.  Have you hit a roadblock in your training, looking for the edge to push through?  This is exactly where Natural Therapist come in to help, we look at your presenting symptom, and find a solution that is tailor-made just for you, being very careful with already prescribed medications and also to make sure you don’t get any false reading if you are requiring testing in your sports arena. 

  • Exercise helps to perform – Korean ginseng, Rhodiola, Schisandra, Siberian ginseng, Tribulus leaf, Withania
  • Weight gain – Codonopsis, Korean ginseng, Rhodiola, Siberian ginseng, Tribulus, Withania
  • Weight loss – bladderwrack, cayenne, coleus, globe artichoke, greet tea, Gymnema, blue flag, fennel, Licorice.

If you are looking for the last link in your health and training regime, then book in now and find out how I can give you the natural edge to your passion.

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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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