Our Patients

Leading London Medical Herbalist Deborah Grant has helped patients of all ages - from babies to seniors - and from all walks of life. Here is a small selection: 

British actor James Redmond has revealed that his life improved dramatically after he started taking a regular prescription of herbal medicine. 

Redmond’s agent has exclusively revealed that the 39 year old actor, best known for his roles in Hollyoaks and Casualty, has been regularly visiting one the UK’s leading medical herbalists, Deborah Grant, since 2009. The details of his treatment remain undisclosed, but Redmond is obviously seeing favourable results after saying, “I’ve been visiting Deborah on a regular basis and have found her herbal treatments life changing.”

A 30-year-old woman presented with long-term stress, insomnia and IBS.

After 3 months her IBS was resolved and she is on herbal medication to maintain her stress levels within healthy limits.

“My fast-paced job left me feeling drained and tired. I felt I could never relax - I was constantly running on adrenaline and felt as though I was not in control of my life. I felt exhausted and yet "wired" all the time. A friend recommended Deborah to me. I was sceptical but I still now cannot believe how fast the herbs took effect and helped turn my life around.” - Serena, Cambridge

A 58-year-old man presented with a diagnosed enlarged prostate (BPH).

He had to get up several times every night to use the bathroom, which made him very tired at work. After a month on herbal medication, he was waking only once to use the bathroom and was no longer tired. His treatment continues to help maintain prostate health.

“I was sceptical about taking herbs but now know what herbal medicine is capable of. It’s great to sleep properly again.” - Iain, Chelsea

A 45-year-old woman presenting with menopausal symptoms of hot flushes, night sweats, mild depression and anxiety.

Her symptoms improved within 10 days and she continues with herbal support, whilst her body adjusts to the changing oestrogen levels.

“The medicine that was made up for me was like magic, after just over a week my spirit was up, my energy was back and 90% of the hot sweats had gone.” - Pamela, Canary Wharf

A 39-year-old woman presenting with digestive problems, including severe bloating, weight gain and multiple allergies, since being infected with Salmonella 12 years ago.

Within 6 weeks of treatment, the bloating stopped completely and her abdomen was no longer distended. She also lost weight. Her treatment continues to heal her gut lining and address the body's allergic response.

"At first I lost 8lbs and then over the following weeks put 3lbs back on but I’ve never really associated weight with shape.  For me the best judgment is how clothes fit and I can honestly say that in the past 6 weeks I am now over a whole size smaller that I was!!!  Fantastic!  Stomach’s flatter, cellulite dramatically reduced, skin is looking better too.
Thanks so much!!"  -Jo, Marylebone

A 57 year old woman presenting with fatigue, waking unrefreshed in the morning, finding it hard to cope with a her demanding job and concerned about her poor memory.

Within 2 weeks of taking the herbal medication, this patient called to say that she couldn't remember the last time she felt so well and that she has so much energy. She continues to take the prescribed herbal medicine, buying it online, to help support her in her busy lifestyle.

"Since taking Rhodiola and Ginseng Complex, I have so much more energy. I find that I am able to cope much better with the daily challenges of a very
busy workload. My memory has also improved; which at the age of 57 is a huge bonus!" - Brenda, Ashford

A 32 year old woman presenting with IBS

"Deborah is very professional and thorough in her approach. She covered more ground with me in one hour than doctors had over many months of appointments. The herbal medicine she supplied, arrived promptly and was very reasonably priced. It has been more effective than any other conventional medicine I have previously taken. I wish I had found Deborah earlier." - Sonia, Uxbridge

A 48 year old woman presenting with depression and menopause problems

"On the initial consultation, I felt as if someone was at last listening to what I had to say, taking me seriously and genuinely wanting to help me." - Linda, Ilford

A 40 year old man presenting with chronic prostatitis

"Since being treated by Deborah Grant I have found a vast improvement in condition, for years I have been coping with painful prostatitis, through my consultations with Deborah I have managed to get my life back on track, I would thoroughly recommend her treatment to anyone suffering in pain."  Marvin, London  

A 52 year old woman presenting with fibromyalgia

"After several frustrating visits to my GP with, at times, disabling muscle pain and stiffness and being dismissed as “menopausal” I turned to Deborah in desperation. I was totally sceptical as to the benefits of herbal medicine but decided to give it a try. At the initial consultation Deborah took a detailed and comprehensive medical history from which she diagnosed fibromyalgia and a compromised immune system. She suggested a combination of herbs and supplements and advocated a change of diet to eliminate known causes of inflammation. Within three weeks my symptoms were gone. For the first time in two years I was able to rise normally from a chair without pain and without hobbling. My overall health improved noticeably also as I became less susceptible to infection and my blood pressure which had been raised for some time returned to normal. I would have no hesitation in recommending Deborah and her holistic approach to health".  Lynne, London

A 29 year old woman presenting with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

"With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), it was like a breath of fresh air finding Deborah.  Her treatment was the exact multi-dimentional approach I was looking for and within three months I was back to a regular cycle after having had no periods at all for two years. I would not hesitate at all recommending Deborah, particularly to anyone wanting a holistic treatment for regulating hormone levels."   Carolyn, London

A 30 year old woman presenting with sugar addiction

"I was suffering from a sugar addiction. It may sound mild, but I found it very corrosive to my wellbeing, affecting my mood, energy, concentration and skin. At the beginning of the year my cravings were at their strongest, distracting me almost continually with the power of their pull. It was out of the ordinary and my GP was of no help. Deborah quickly brought the situation under control with herbal medicine, mineral supplements, a bit of telling me what to do and a fantastic sense of humour. The cravings are now a thing of the past; my mood, energy and concentration fairly stable; my skin healthy, and my relationship with sugar moderate and no longer addictive. Thank you Deborah!"  Briony, London

A 30 year woman presenting with recurrent cystitis 

 "I first met Deborah in May 2010, following a recommendation by a fellow sufferer at the COB Foundation .I came to her completely at my wits end after suffering from repeated bacterial infections in my bladder and what I believed at the time to be IBS.  

I had sought advice from urologists, an acupuncturist, my GP and tried every pill/potion that I could get my hands on, in the hope that I may find that quick fix that I had been so desperately looking for. However, no one could explain why I continued to experience the discomfort and infections that had blighted my life for years.  My GP did suggest at one point that I may just be “unlucky” and that maybe it was a “phase” I was going through that would pass eventually. I slowly began to convince myself that this was going to be my life from now on and that I should just learn to manage the best I could with the pain. Although in the back of my mind I did always think that there might have been another way.

Then I met Deborah.

Deborah approached the problem from a completely different perspective. She looks at the body and mind as a whole and not just the bladder/gut in isolation, a concept that conventional medicine fails to grasp. Following my initial consultation, Deborah arranged for me to be sent for a panel of tests that would look at my gut functionality. These tests would ultimately determine my treatment going forward and proved to be a revelation in terms of my overall health and well being.

The tests revealed that I had a massive Candida and bacterial overgrowth in the gut. The Candida was at such a level that it was deemed to be “Systemic” which meant that it had penetrated the gut wall and had entered my bloodstream.  Both the bacteria and Candida had completely compromised my immune system, which explained my constant infections, IBS type symptoms and my inability to get well after suffering from a simple cold. Deborah assured me that my condition was completely treatable and I was immediately put on a course of herbal medicine and was advised to follow a very strict diet in order to begin to starve out the bacteria.

Six Months on I am a different person. I have so much more energy and have seen a massive improvement in my health overall. My bladder discomfort has disappeared and the crippling pains and bloating I have experienced for years is now completely under control. It has been a huge lifestyle change but I have slowly but surely learnt to adapt. The first three months were horrendous but with Deborah’s help and support I have now come through the other side. There is still a long road ahead with my treatment but for the first time in a very long time I feel completely in control."   Victoria, Southend on Sea 

A 35 year old woman presenting with diagnosed Interstitial Cystitis

 "I was diagnosed with IC in May 2010, having gone through a cystoscopy and a urethral dalation (unnecessarily), and having been on preventative antibiotics for approx 10 months. Nothing the NHS suggested was working and i was incredibly depressed, in constant pain and felt like no one understood what was actually wrong with me and how to treat it. I really was at the end of the line at this point. Thankfully, I then found Deborah in August 2010 through recommendations on the COB Website.

I have just begun my 4th month of treatment with Deborah and my health has improved massively. I feel 70% better and well on the way to 100%. I was 4 stone overweight and I have lost 20 pounds in weight so far. Deborah informs me that the diet will take me back to my normal weight and not below that. My skin and hair have improved dramatically. I have no more bloatedness/trapped wind or pain in my stomach. I have even been able to go through the night without getting up to the toilet on several occassions, and as a result i am sleeping much better. I have so much more energy and feel a lot more stable emotionally.  

The diet is designed specifically for you and is relatively easy to stick to, and Deborah makes up her own IC Tea which is a brilliant anti-inflammatory. Deborah is helping to change my life completely and i know that by the end of my treatment with her, I will be at the healthiest I have ever been."  Sharon - London

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A 29 year old woman presenting with recurrent cystitis

"Without a shadow of a doubt it is difficult putting your trust in a different medical approach, especially when traditional western medicine seems to brush it aside. But if I hadn’t gone with my instincts, I would not be where I am now. I knew there was more to my condition than meets the eye. I had been experiencing problems with constipation for years, had bad bloating and digestion and suffered from bladder infections on and off ever since I became sexually active. I also had pains under my arms and after taking various courses of antibiotics the pain in my bladder and rest of body got a lot worse.

It was only when I met Deborah when she clearly explained why these conditions are all linked and for the first time I felt I knew what my battle was against, which as a fellow IC patient, you will understand how important it is to KNOW what is causing your pain. Deborah suspected, as is the case with many of her IC patients, that I had what is called a ‘leaky gut’ and heightened levels of bacteria within my small intestine, both of which compromise the body’s immune system causing inflammation.

I still meet people who are sceptical, despite the fact that I had tests with a lab in London (through Deborah), which prove I have a high level of bacteria and a leaky gut. Ok, I could understand the scepticism if I wasn’t getting better, but I am!!  am five months into treatment and I am not going to lie; it has not been easy. The diet was difficult to adjust to and the periods of die-off (when the bacteria die and release toxins) have been hard to deal with. However, my bladder is much better behaved than it was when I started the treatment and I no longer get vulvodynia, which I developed before Deborah’s treatment after I had taken a high dose of doxycycline (antibiotics).

It is important to remember that everyone is different – I was convinced that my problem was to do with candida (yeast) and it wasn’t (Deborah tested me and I was normal (for once!)) and I tried various herbs before meeting Deborah.  I know it can be very tempting to read things of the internet and just try them, but honestly, knowing what I know now I would never recommend anybody just ‘trying’ herbal medication without a very skilled professional. Everyone has to have their own treatment plan to make sure they get better whilst protecting their other organs such as the kidneys and especially the liver. This is why I personally will never discuss my exact herbal prescriptions with fellow patients.

Initially, I thought all my problems were to do with a bacteria called ureaplasma, which I tested positive for, but after foolishly taking high levels of doxycycline, I felt slightly better for a few days and then became a lot lot worse. Little known to me at the time, antibiotics most likely made my leaky gut a lot worse and put me in an even worse inflammatory state!
I now believe that the ureaplasma, which exists in most women in minute proportions, was simply allowed to overgrow due to my compromised immune system caused by my insufficient gut lining. When I started this process with Deborah, I had awful vaginal discharge which was green and stringy. This has pretty much disappeared now (unless some bacteria is dying off) and I am much more comfortable.

I still have a long road ahead of me, but I know that I will get better. I speak to other patients I have met through COB and other forums who are also being supported by Deborah who are also recovering; it gives you that mental boost when you are feeling low.

I thank Deborah from the bottom of my heart for how she is helping me. My 10 month old little boy is gradually getting to experience the mummy he deserves!"

Emma - Colchester, Essex

 

A 29 year old man presenting with chronic pelvic pain and urinary frequency for 4 years

"I have been suffering from chronic pelvic pain, or from a generalized inflammation of the urinary system, for about 5 years. Over this period, I underwent a number of invasive diagnostic examinations and different cycles of antibiotic therapy. However, the definition and causes of my illness remained mysterious, whilst the antibiotic therapies had the only effect of worsening the situation. Other treatments – e.g. anti-inflammatory drugs and muscle relaxants – proofed ineffective.

The reader might be familiar with the sense of frustration caused by years of useless attempts to fight back this profoundly debilitating illness through conventional medicine.

The situation changed dramatically since I started my treatment with Deborah. Her approach, based on dietary changes and herbal medicine, is holistic – it looks to the person as a whole rather than focusing only on the symptoms – as well as extremely rigorous and goal oriented. Above all, it works! I am in my 5th month of treatment now and my situation improved of at least 50%. Considering that the symptoms remained stable (even worsened) over the last 5 years – and considering how hopeless I had become – this is really a great result.

The first weeks of treatment were quite hard due to the changes in my dietary regime, but this process was absolutely worthwhile. As I learned through my own experience, there is no “magic pill” that can solve the problem: the whole body must be given a chance to heal gradually, starting from the gut.

 Now I know that an effective therapy does exist, and this is a huge relief. I am very grateful to Deborah and I am confident that, thanks to her expertise and kindness, I will finally get over my illness". Lorenzo - London

 

A 29 year old woman presenting with chronic severe bladder pain, which had caused her to be hospitalised

"I met Deborah in September 2010 after suffering terrible bladder pain after being treated for a Ureaplasma infection that was causing me to have chronic cystitis. It took me 8 months to be diagnosed with Ureaplasma. I was put on antibiotic for over a month and still continued to have pain. The pain changed from cystitis to shear soreness, tenderness to the point where I  was so swollen that I could not walk or sit properly. I ended up in hospital due to the pain being so server that I could not cope. The urologist put me on a concoction of drugs which included morphine, which none of these helped with the pain whatsoever and made me very sick. My skin was a nice shade of gray.

I was completely in despair and thought I was never going to get well. After a lucky meeting online with another woman who had suffered with a Ureaplasma infection and whose story was identical to mine, she told me about Deborah and how she was nearly recovered after a few months of being on treatment.

Deborah was very supportive and seemed to really understand what had happened to me. Deborah told me to come off all the pain killers and drugs the urologist gave me and put me on her regime immediately. I have now been on Deborah's diet and herbs for just over 2 months  and I have made a considerable improvement, every week I seem to get better. 2 months ago I was pretty much incapacitated. I am having far less pain and am able to function nearly as normal. I am returning back to normal and I know it will not be too long now and I will have my life back."  Eugenie - Okehampton

A 49 year old man presenting with chronic constipation, high blood pressure and a very painful anal fissure, which had troubled him for the last two years

"Having just finished a course of herbal treatments under the auspices of Deborah Grant, the consultant medical herbalist at the Hale Clinic in London, I hope a fitting testimonial with regards to its success would be of some compelling incentive to try it. I was impressed from the start with the relaxed environs and professionalism of Deborah. Everything is thoroughly discussed and explained, so that you feel fully informed and actively involved in your own healing process. My chronic problems responded quickly to the therapy and were resolved within four months and, as an unexpected bonus, I found seemingly unconnected conditions also improved too. I would not hesitate to recommend herbal medicine, and only wish I had discovered it sooner!"

Ambrose - London

A 59 year old man presenting with chronic bladder pain and increased frequency (including 16 times at night) and urgency after treatment for bladder cancer.

" I would just like to thank you for helping me through my Cystitis issues following treatment for bladder cancer. The diet was difficult at first but after a while not an issue - and a few pounds weight loss as a bonus. I noticed an immediate improvement in my symptoms within a week of seeing you and starting with your medication/diet. I would thoroughly recommend you to anyone with a similar condition"

Many thanks, AP Bedfordshire.

A 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 causing all my son's problems and would explain many of the health problems I'd had in the past. My yeast levels were tested and they came back very high, (my sons problems were separately dealt with by Deborah and his skin dramatically improved in days after taking the Deborah's prescription).

After my test results I started on a special diet and treatment to eliminate the yeast from my system. Through the course of my treatment Deborah gave me invaluable advice about diet. The first two weeks were quite difficult but then I felt a dramatic improvement my energy levels went up, my skin improved, I felt much less bloated and best of all almost completely stopped passing wind! It took six months (a bit longer than normal as I had a few lapses with the diet) but when I was re-tested my yeast levels came back as undetectable. I am now sticking to the diet pretty much all the time as I feel so much healthier but I am now allowing myself the odd glass of wine!"

Kate - London

A 28 year old woman presenting with chronic bladder discomfort after taking antibiotics for cystitis.

"It is my heartfelt wish to share my personal experience with this dreaded condition in order to give hope to others who are still searching for answers and to encourage those who have found this natural approach but are still at the beginning of the treatment.  

I myself found so much relief by reading throughout this period, over and over again, different testimonials who gave me so much strength when I was down so it is my turn to spread hope and trust that better days will come, and believe me they will. I’m sure that everybody fighting this condition is very much familiar with the endless visits to different doctors, desperately hoping for some answers, for some name for the “unknown”, for some relief that somebody actually knows what is wrong… How many times we have secretly traded in our minds with every illness of the world only to have the comfort that it is something when not treatable at least known… How many of us have reached the point of despair questioning their mental health and with their dear ones feeling overwhelmed and helpless only able to watch the struggle of the sufferer? How many of us had to fight against the thought that this will be the life we will have to live till the end of our days? “Why me, what have I done wrong, I don’t deserve such a burden, I can’t fight alone, I need help, but who can help me?” – These are words that haunted me day and night with no rest.

I’m sure that everyone who is suffering from this terrible condition and is reading these words knows exactly what I’m talking about and even recognizes each emotional state which is associated to all the physical and psychological struggle. I recall that I so badly needed to find someone, anyone, a  doctor, a friend, actually anyone who could just give me my hope back that all of this is just temporary and that somewhere out there a cure exists and I will find it. An then came DEBORAH, I can hear her words even now:  “You will get better” it was like a miracle, like a dream for me, not only she was knowing what was going on with me, but she was very much familiar with all the emotions connected to the disorder and above all she told me those 4 magic words which really meant the world to me: YOU WILL GET BETTER!

So I found MY WAY, MY ANSWER, and I am one of the lucky ones as it took me only 2 years to find it. But 2 years is still a very long time when you believe it will last forever and when the feelings of despair are so deep that you can barely handle…I still believe this was the hardest thing that has ever happened to me…

So I began the treatment, with much hope and stubbornness to finally overcome this illness. I won’t lie and say it was easy because it was not but it was actually the easiest thing compared to the period with no answer at all, just vegetating from one day to another. In order to follow this treatment you have to bring up a lot of ambition and take control over your life by adjusting it to a healthy but still very restricting diet, you have to rigorously take your pills and you have to face the die off symptoms which in the end only reconfirm that you are on the right path and that your body has started to eliminate the bad things responsible for this nightmare.

I’m now for almost a year under treatment and with Deborah’s great help and dedicated support I successfully managed to undo most of the harm my body was put through because of this imbalance.  As to the way I feel now I will just quote a paragraph from an e-mail sent to Deborah this month that expresses all the joy and happiness I genuinely felt when writing it":

“I'm just having the best month since the beginning of the treatment!!! I told you since last time that I feel that I'm over the hill and that I'm moving upwards and this is really true !!! :) Many thanks for everything, you gave me my life back, I can't thank you enough and I pray to GOD to give you strength and health to help many, many people in distress!!!!
THANK YOU, Deborah, God bless you and all your valued work!”

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