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How the Remedies Work
Herbal medicine was the world's foremost medicine for many
centuries. There are many regional forms including Traditional
Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda.
Western Herbal Medicine is a remarkably safe form of medicine
because it works along the grain of your physical and mental being,
with Nature and not against it.
Herbal preparations are made entirely from plants and
formulated in liquid or solid forms, using the main active
constituents in each plant and the secondary constituents. Liquid
forms include tinctures, fluid extracts, teas and syrups. Solid
forms include capsules, suppositories, pessaries, ointments and
creams. Herbal remedies are made up individually for each
patient.
The patient comes for an initial consultation, including a
thorough case history, any relevant physical examinations and a
discussion of the way forward. A typical remedy might
include a tincture or tea to take internally and if necessary
an external preparation such as a cream. Most remedies will
include a number of different herbs chosen for that patient.
Each herb will include a number of different actions so each herb
will contribute different effects to the overall preparation.
Herbal remedies cause very few side effects, they are not
habit-forming and can be stopped suddenly without causing
problems.
Katharine takes into account all orthodox medicines and
over-the-counter supplements that you may be taking and gives
preparations which will not cause any herb-drug interactions.
Herbal remedies can be very effective for acute conditions.
For chronic conditions you will certainly need a course of
treatment. Typically, the medicine will be adjusted and fine-tuned
as the patient's condition responds. If you have had a condition
for several years you will probably need to allow some months for
the condition to improve.
With the Herbal Human you will be given advice about your diet
and lifestyle. Making changes to these can be remarkably effective
in helping to improve your health. It also provides you with the
the means to manage your health for the future.
It is always better to prevent health problems from becoming
overwhelming. In return you can reasonably expect to
experience increased energy, peace of mind and, ultimately, better
health and happiness!
Consultations
A complimentary (no-fee) introductory consultation of 1/2 hour is offered and you will be given advice on ways you can help yourself. There is also the opportunity to discuss a possible 3 or 6 month programme, depending on the nature and extent of your health problems.
To book an introductory consultation (with no obligation
to have a programme) go to the How to Make Contact & Bookings
page
FAQs
Q: What kind of side effects can one experience with herbal
preparations?
A: Side effects are not at all common and depend on the herbs
involved. For instance, a few herbs cause you to pee more and a few
herbs may affect your bowel movements..
Q: How long does it take for the herbs to take effect?
A: It depends on the condition and how long you have had it.
It usually takes between 1 and 3 months to see an
improvement. Progress is invariably quicker when a person
makes the suggested lifestyle and dietary adjustments too. In some
cases the herbal remedy is needed less and less and the
person manages their condition with diet and lifestyle. In
others people continue to take it over the longer term. It
depends on the nature of the condition. Deep healing of
chronic problems and building really good health takes
time.
Q: How do I take the herbs?
A: For most conditions herbs need to be taken internally and are
given in the form of liquid extracts, or teas, or tablets or
capsules, or occasionally in a loose powder form (which is mixed
with water or juice). Herbs for external use are creams or
ointments, suppositories or pessaries, or sometimes a tea made up
for use as a wash for a skin condition.
M: 07866 529 103
Consultations Are Available At:
Kika Clinic
8 Bywood Avenue, Croydon CR0 7RA
Target Health Chiropractic Clinic
121 South Norwood Hill, South Norwood, London SE25 6DD