Medical Herbalist
Herbal Medicine is the use of plant remedies in the treatment of disease. It is the oldest known form of medicine. Medical Herbalists are trained in the same diagnostic skills as orthodox doctors but take a more holistic approach to illness. The underlying cause of the problem is sought and, once identified, it is this which is treated, rather than the symptoms alone. Herbalists use their remedies to restore the balance of the body thus enabling it to mobilise its own healing powers.
Consultation
Your initial consultation will include an in-depth examination of your medical history to enable the Herbalist to build up a picture of you as a whole being. Treatment may then include advice about diet and lifestyle as well as the Herbal Medicine, so that you, the patient, and the practitioner can work together as a team to restore you to health.
Treatment for various conditions
Herbal Medicine can treat almost any condition that patients might take to their doctor. Common complaints include skin problems such as: acne and eczema; digestive disorders such as peptic ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome and indigestion; problems involving the heart and circulation such as angina and high blood pressure; gynaecological disorders such as premenstrual syndrome and menopausal problems; and common complaints such as arthritis, hay fever and migraine.
Tim Lane - Dip Herb Med, MNIMH
As a member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists, Tim Lane has undergone four year’s training and adheres to a strict professional code of ethics. He qualified in 1995 and joined the practice in 1996. Tim is also a mentor for newly qualified Herbalists.