Herbal Medicine for Insomnia
Gina Webley
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1y ago
Insomnia is the deeply irritating difficulty in falling or staying asleep or disturbed sleep patterns that fail to refresh you. ​Life events can result in short term insomnia whereas chronic insomnia is defined as occurring on more than three nights a week over three months. Sleep deprivation can harm health. Effects on mental health include a decrease in thinking ability and memory, and an increase in low mood and anxiety. Poor sleep quality increases the likelihood of being overweight or obese. Sleep increases the production of leptin, an appetite suppressing hormone, so decreased levels ..read more
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Why visit a Medical Herbalist if you have Long Covid?
Gina Webley
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2y ago
 In a recent study over a third of people infected with coronavirus had at least one symptom of long covid three to six months after infection. The most common symptoms were fatigue, breathing problems, muscle pains, abdominal symptoms, headaches, brain fog and anxiety or depression. There was no clear link between the severity of the acute covid infection and the occurrence of long covid. Many people with long covid had a mild form of the infection and did not need to be hospitalized. Women are more likely to suffer and people between 35 and 49 years of age. The cause of long covid is ..read more
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How Herbal Medicine can support recovery from Long Covid
Gina Webley
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3y ago
It’s becoming sadly clear that for some people Covid-19 is not merely a short-term acute respiratory infection but a much longer-lasting illness that can scar and harm several systems in the body. While most people recover from Covid-19 within two to four weeks, 10-20% experience one or more ongoing symptoms. The list is long: severe fatigue, recurrent sore throats, breathlessness, poor sleep, muscle pain, brain fog, and depression. It’s called Long Covid and we’re learning more about it each day. A recent report by the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) suggests that Long Covid i ..read more
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How Herbal Medicine can help fight Depression
Gina Webley
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4y ago
Many of us are struggling to cope in the pandemic and trying to prevent our periods of anxiety turning into depression. People who have previously suffered from depression are particularly susceptible but we all may be vulnerable during the present crisis. There are many different causes of depression, but we need to address those over which we have some control. Depression has been linked to anxiety resulting from chronic stress, poor sleep disrupting circadian rhythms, general bodily inflammation, disruption in the gut bacteria caused by poor diet, and hormone imbalances. The causes and ..read more
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What Herbal Medicine can offer during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Gina Webley
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4y ago
Herbal medicine has much to offer at this difficult time. As GP surgeries and hospital departments become overwhelmed you may want to look for complementary treatments. We should stay healthy and boost our immune systems. If you catch the virus you need to manage its symptoms and reduce its severity. But social distancing and remaining at home are stressful and can cause poor sleep, anxiety, and depression. We must be as strong as possible in the coming weeks and months. Herbal medicine is not competing with conventional treatment and we need to be clear about the distinctions. Herbal medi ..read more
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Why Herbal medicines are a good choice of treatment for persistent coughs and colds
Gina Webley
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4y ago
It’s that time of the year again. Many of us are spluttering with coughs and colds. Cold winter weather makes us much more susceptible to infections such as cold and flu viruses. We often rush to buy remedies over the counter at the chemist that relieve symptoms such as sneezing, blocked noses, sore throats, headaches and coughs. However, these remedies do not address the problems of persistent colds, the ones that keep returning, or coughs that linger. Once you have had one infection it can make you more susceptible to further infections particularly after the festive season. The main bene ..read more
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The problems of IBS and the value of visiting a Medical Herbalist
Gina Webley
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4y ago
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common digestive problem affecting nearly a third of the population. Symptoms include unpredictable bowel movements - diarrhoea, constipation or both - stomach pain, and bloating. There are also several non-digestive symptoms such as muscle pain, tiredness, mood disturbance, and headaches. IBS can take a major toll on the quality of everyday life. Considering IBS is so widespread, it is surprising that the orthodox treatment available is so limited. Treatment mainly consists of pain relief, and there is no specific test to diagnose IBS. IBS is now conside ..read more
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Why you might consider visiting a Medical Herbalist.
Gina Webley
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4y ago
If you succumb to symptoms of ill health such as an infection, skin rash or anxiety you probably book an appointment with your local GP to secure treatment and a cure for your condition. There are, however, times when this is not the case. You may have to wait several weeks for an appointment where you have been unable to explain all the symptoms in a short time. Or perhaps the drug treatment is unsuccessful, causes side effects or you find there is no suitable treatment available or drugs are in short supply. This is when you might explore another form of treatment. Consider visiting a Med ..read more
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Reducing Symptoms of the Menopause with Herbal Medicine
Gina Webley
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4y ago
 Uncomfortable symptoms experienced by many women during the menopause can  be effectively managed with herbal medicines prescribed by medical herbalists. A recent study ( Link) shows that herbal treatment led to significant improvements for many women. The menopause affects women in different ways and there is a wide range of symptoms of varying intensity. The study lists sixteen symptoms including hot flushes, mood swings, and joint pain. Treatment with HRT prescribed by the GP is not a treatment choice for many women, either because it is contraindicated, or they prefer a more natural fo ..read more
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How Herbal Medicine can support withdrawal from Antidepressant Drugs
Gina Webley
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4y ago
Abandoning antidepressant drugs can cause unpleasant withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, confusion, and exhaustion that often force patients back to the drugs they hoped they no longer needed. The Royal College of Psychiatrists now accepts that it did not sufficiently recognize such withdrawal problems. The College’s previous advice of slow withdrawal over two to four weeks has been changed to a period of months during which drug doses are reduced more slowly. Herbal medicines can ease the process of withdrawal and reduce symptoms. They also offer the further possibility of long-term supp ..read more
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