Sports Injuries – Herbs to Assist the healing process

Sports Injuries – Herbs to Assist the healing process

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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Kids and Herbal Medicine

Kids and Herbal Medicine

Herbal medicine can be very useful in common childhood illness.  It can be used as a tea, cream or even a gummy.  It is also a very specialised area and should not be undertaken by someone who is not familiar with the child dose formulas.  

I personally love using teas (cooled down of course) and creams to treat common childhood illness, as I have found them better tolerated by the child.  

For nappy rash, I like to use topically Calendula, Pau d’arco, Propolis. Bring instant relief to the baby, and is all-natural no chemicals. 

As a natural practitioner, it is very important to be extremely vigilant before prescribing anything to a minor.  A nutritionist is very good and helping you with that fussy eater, making sure they are getting all the appropriate nutrition needed for their growing bodies.  

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Athletes & Herbal Medicine

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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Cancer Treatment and Herbal management of Symptoms

 

Cancer Treatment and herbal management of Symptoms, here are some of the herbs that can help the bodies fight against cancer and help with the treatment of effects of chemotherapy etc.  

  • Uncaria tomentosa, commonly known as Cat’s Claw, is a medicinal herb used in the treatment of different diseases including cancer, arthritis, gout, and epidemic diseases. Fewer effects of chemotherapy
  • Cancer adjunct therapy – Cat’s claw, Chaparral, Green tea, Korean ginseng, pau d’arco. During chemotherapy – Astragalus, Korean ginseng, Rhodiola, Withania, St Mary’s thistle. 
  • During radiotherapy – Astragalus, Korean ginseng, Reishi, Rhodiola, Siberian ginseng and Withania.

There are many types of cancers such as Breast, Prostate, Liver, Bone, Renal etc.  Herbal medicine provides a way to help relieve symptoms and help the body repair itself in the fight against cancer.  Current medication should always be considered by your natural health practitioner before dispensing any herbal prescriptions.  It is not safe to take over the counter supplements without consulting a professional Herbalist/Naturopath when on treatment for cancer in the form of radiation/chemotherapy etc.  Finding a great Nutritionist is also a great way to support your body during treatment and the fight against cancer.

Herbal medicine is NOT instead of the medically prescribed treatment of cancer, it should be used to complement and manage your current treatment.  

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Inflammation, What herbs can help?

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.

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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