Archive for the ‘Medical Conditions’ Category

June 21, 2010Lynda Jones No Comments »

herbal help for sleep problems

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Pregnancy and Herbal Medicine.

March 2, 2010Lynda Jones No Comments »

Time and again I am asked if Herbal Medicine can help in pregnancy.  However, all too often I am asked far too late.  The usual enquiry is for Rubus idaeus (raspberry leaf) tea – but if I’m honest (and I usually am!!) to start drinking this a couple of days before your due date will [...]

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Migraine – the herbal approach.

March 2, 2010Lynda Jones No Comments »

We all know somebody who suffers from migraine.  We hear stories of hours in a dark room with flashing lights, horrific pain and vomiting.  Those of you who have migraine attacks know all too well how disabling they can be.  My patients tell me that the tablets available to alleviate an attack are, all too [...]

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Eczema?

March 2, 2010Lynda Jones No Comments »

What is eczema?

Eczema is a skin condition affecting all ages.  Sufferers have either an intermittent or constant red/pink, hot and itchy rash appearing anywhere but commonly affecting the hands, behind the knees and inside of the elbow joints.  The rash can be extremely uncomfortable and may become infected if left untreated.
What is eczema caused [...]

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Allergy epidemic ? Herbal Medicine can often help

March 2, 2010Lynda Jones No Comments »

Allergies, intolerances or hypersensitivities are big news lately.  It is reported that never before have so many people been sensitive to environmental and food allergens.  If you,  or someone you know, suffers from hayfever, rhinitis (hayfever-like symptoms all year round), persistent cough, itchy throat, skin problems (including persistent nappy rash), digestive or appetite disturbances, asthma, [...]

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