Naturopath

Lynne McCarthy

Herbal medicine is made exclusively from plants and is suitable for all age groups including babies. It is the oldest and safest form of medicine and is increasingly being validated by scientific research.

Herbs can be used separately or blended together for individual prescriptions. They can be taken as tinctures, teas, tablets or capsules. Herbal creams and ointments are prepared for external use for skin conditions or for joint complaints to assist with the relief of inflammation during treatment.

Herbal medicine can work quickly with acute conditions but more time has to be allowed for chronic conditions that have manifested over several months or years, although relief from many symptoms can often be felt early in treatment.

An holistic approach is taken towards healing and seeking to find the underlying cause of disease rather than looking at only easing the symptoms. The aim of treatment is to restore your health and prevent disease. Advice on diet, nutrition and lifestyle will also be included as part of the course of treatment.

Good health is more than the absence of disease, it’s about maintaining the body's essential balance. This requires the right foods, clean water, sunlight, fresh air, exercise, rest and relaxation. Illness occurs when our self-balancing mechanism - known as homeostasis - is disrupted. Acute symptoms are ‘warning signals’ develop which develop as the body struggles to restore its health, while chronic, long term illnesses occur when this healing process is suppressed.

Naturopathic Nutrition is a holistic therapy aimed at both those with specific medical conditions and those who wish to optimise their health or performance. Diagnostic techniques recognise natural rhythms, such as the seasons and the Five Element System, which for many centuries has been the focus of Chinese medicine.