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TestimonialsA 32 year old woman presenting with digestive bloating and recurrent BV. "I went to see Deborah after my six month old son had had colic, oral thrush and finally ringworm and I wanted to treat his condition as naturally as possible. In the initial consultation Deborah asked me lots of questions about the birth but also about my health, as unknown to me you pass on your gut flora to your baby through birth and breastfeeding. She suspected that I had an overgrowth of yeast which was ... |
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The Herbal Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)IBS is the most common gastro-intestinal disorder reported to GPs and up to 50% of referrals to gastroenterologists are for IBS. It has been clinically proven that stress has a lot to do with this unpleasant complaint and there are often underlying problems in the digestive tract as well.  Most of the patients seen at the Herbal Medicine Clinic have had problems with their digestive system for many years. They have usually done the rounds of GP and gastroenterologists, been given only temporary relief with symptomatic treatment and their problems still persist. Deborah's approach to treating IBS is to identify the underlying problem, which is fuelling the IBS. Patients are sent to a medical laboratory to have non-invasive tests. Herbal Medicine along with dietary modification is usually very effective at treating this condition, attaining a very high rate of clinical success. What is IBS? Patients may suffer recurrent abdominal pain, allergies and severe bloating with diarrhoea and/or constipation. It is more common in women, especially between ages 20-40 years.Symptoms include pain low down on the left and/or right of the abdomen. There is often discomfort just below the stomach. There are usually loud bowel sounds, which can be embarrassing. Patients can experience nausea and be very windy. There is usually quite a dip in energy as well, with patients feeling tired a lot of the time. What can be done? Depending on the test results, a herbal prescription is formulated to meet the patient's unique needs. Every patient's experience of IBS is different so a prescription tailored to the patient's condition works far better than a one-size-fits-all approach. As mentioned earlier, stress is very significant in the aggravation of IBS. It is therefore important to adjust lifestyle to allow for relaxation and to support the nervous system with Herbal Medicine. Patients are always surprised at how effective the herbal treatment for IBS is. This is an inflammatory condition so it is very important to address the source of the inflammation rather than merely mask the symptoms. On average, it takes around 7-10 days to start noticing an improvement and treatment continues until the patient is symptom free. Diet is an important part of the treatment and so a diet is designed for the patient, which will aid their recovery. If you feel you could benefit from this natural approach to your IBS and would like to discuss your health concerns, call for an appointment.
Article: Deborah Grant Consultant Medical Herbalist December 2008, Published in the Family Health Guide Further information What does Herbal Medicine Treat?
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