Herbal medicine and homeopathy have similarities but they are not the same. They differ in both the remedy itself and also in how we choose the remedy. Let me explain… Herbal medicine Herbal remedies can be either the medicinal plant material itself or an extract produced from it. In some cases, the remedy might be […]
A collection of my functional medicine posts
Are group appointments the answer to the healthcare crisis?
The BBC recently reported a story about the success of group appointments within the NHS. The article said that both patients and GPs benefited. Patients enjoyed peer support. And, GPs said they saved time and did not need to repeat their advice. But are group appointments really the answer to our healthcare crisis?
Why you should consider DUTCH hormone testing
Since I work with people with complex health issues, I sometimes suggest appropriate lab testing. This can include hormone testing. The test results can really help to identify the underlying causes of chronic illness. When it comes to formulating a treatment protocol for you I believe it is better to test, than to guess. Hormone […]
Functional herbal therapy – because prevention is better than cure
For thousands of years, humans have used plants for medicine. A tradition passed down through families and folklore. Though herbal remedies are still the sole source of medication in part of the world. Some might believe that in a first world country we don’t need such simple remedies anymore. But the truth is that herbal remedies […]
