Plant medicines are better for human health
The effect of medicinal plants on human physiology is much gentler compared to pharmaceutical synthetic drugs. Plant medicines are better for human health because we have co-envolved with plants over the past few million years. Plants are not foreign to our body. Various constituents in plants such as carbohydrates, fats and protein as well as vitamins and minerals are part of our body’s composition and chemistry. Some phytochemicals in plants perform the same function in the plant itself and in the human body, such as phenols and their anti-oxidative effect. The same cannot be said about the synthetic pharmaceutical drugs that often increase the toxic burden and come with side effects. When prescribed by a qualified herbal practitioner, herbal medicine is very safe.
Plant medicines are better for human health
The effect of medicinal plants on human physiology is much gentler compared to pharmaceutical synthetic drugs. Plant medicines are better for human health because we have co-envolved with plants over the past few million years. Plants are not foreign to our body. Various constituents in plants such as carbohydrates, fats and protein as well as vitamins and minerals are part of our body’s composition and chemistry. Some phytochemicals in plants perform the same function in the plant itself and in the human body, such as phenols and their anti-oxidative effect. The same cannot be said about the synthetic pharmaceutical drugs that often increase the toxic burden and come with side effects. When prescribed by a qualified herbal practitioner, herbal medicine is very safe.
Nothing exists in isolation. A classic example is mind-body connection. Other examples include gut microbiome and hormonal health connection, gum disease and systemic inflammatory pathologies connection (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis and atherosclerosis) to name a few. The holistic approach assesses your health as a whole not just focuses on the “part that does not work”. This is a “person-centred” approach in contrast to a “dis-ease centred” approach.
Holistic scientifically informed approach
Holistic scientifically informed approach
Nothing exists in isolation. A classic example is mind-body connection. Other examples include gut microbiome and hormonal health connection, gum disease and systemic inflammatory pathologies connection (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis and atherosclerosis) to name a few. The holistic approach assesses your health as a whole not just focuses on the “part that does not work”. This is a “person-centred” approach in contrast to a “dis-ease centred” approach.
Address underlying factors of a dis-ease
I use my knowledge of orthodox medicine and plant therapeutics to address underlying factors of a dis-ease. This could include working on healing your gut and improving your digestion, strengthening your immune system, tackling inflammation in your body, detoxifying your body, and supporting your adrenal glands. Diet and lifestyle play major importance too, and I provide detailed advice and support in these areas.
Address underlying factors of a dis-ease
I use my knowledge of orthodox medicine and plant therapeutics to address underlying factors of a dis-ease. This could include working on healing your gut and improving your digestion, strengthening your immune system, tackling inflammation in your body, detoxifying your body, and supporting your adrenal glands. Diet and lifestyle play major importance too, and I provide detailed advice and support in these areas.
I take time to listen to your story to understand your health concerns, as well as to take a thorough health history. This allows me to safely develop a treatment plan and make a personalised prescription. Every patient is different. Every prescription I make is unique, individualised and tailored to you. I am fully trained to safely prescribe medicines alongside orthodox drugs you might be taking.
Take time to listen to your story and find best ways to help you
Take time to listen to your story and find best ways to help you
I take time to listen to your story to understand your health concerns, as well as to take a thorough health history. This allows me to safely develop a treatment plan and make a personalised prescription. Every patient is different. Every prescription I make is unique, individualised and tailored to you. I am fully trained to safely prescribe medicines alongside orthodox drugs you might be taking.
Encourage and empower you to claim your own health back
Herbal extracts are potent. But they are not magic potions that will do all the work for you. It is likely that to achieve the best results, changes in your nutrition, life style patterns may be required. Your health is my priority but so is it yours. I encourage all my patients to take active part on the journey back to health.
Encourage and empower you to claim your own health back
Herbal extracts are potent. But they are not magic potions that will do all the work for you. It is likely that to achieve the best results, changes in your nutrition, life style patterns may be required. Your health is my priority but so is it yours. I encourage all my patients to take active part on the journey back to health.
It makes total sense to be willing to maximise your chances of a disease-free life for as long as possible. If so, plant medicines would be an excellent contribution and investment into your long-term health. It is best to see a professional herbal practitioner to ensure the best results. Prevention is better than cure!
Advocate that prevention is better than cure
Advocate that prevention is better than cure
It makes total sense to be willing to maximise your chances of a disease-free life for as long as possible. If so, plant medicines would be an excellent contribution and investment into your long-term health. It is best to see a professional herbal practitioner to ensure the best results. Prevention is better than cure!