Maintaining a healthy weight

Maintaining a healthy weight

Losing weight is for life not just for (post) Christmas…..

If I had a pound for every time I was asked – “Can you give me something to help me lose weight?” I would be loaded. I think most people who have tried to lose weight –have come to realise that there is no magic tincture. Added to this losing weight does not solve all life’s problems.

It takes more than will power; it takes hard work and determination – which in turn takes vast amounts of energy and a healthy positive outlook.

How can a herbalist help?

This is where a herbalist can help, there may be truth in the old adage “it’s not me – it’s my glands / hormones”. There are many hormonal reasons which are medically recognised as the reason for gaining weight. To name a few  hypothyroid, menopause and diabetes. Herbalists  are able to get to know you as a patient (which generally NHS doctors dont have the time to do). This allows us to exclude any genuine medical reason for gaining weight and help with the treatment of these conditions.

Included in the consultation  process we assess medications . As some medications may have weight gain as a side effect. We  may suggest a prescription review.

Added to this  modern chronic conditions can be  responsible for sapping personal energy reserves. These can be sleeping issues, stress, dietary concerns.  These in turn result in us reaching for the glass of wine/ biscuit jar/ loaf of bread after a stressful week or emotional day.

Using herbal medicine and treating you holistically.

This entails evaluating and addressing your diet and sleep patterns.Herbs can restore balance to your health and bolster your energy reserves. This ensures focus on  nutritional meals with adequate rest and realistic enjoyable exercise.

  • Better quality of sleep = more energy
  • Improved quality of food = more energy
  • Balanced emotional support = more energy

More energy to do the things which you love, and discover new interests. This in turn makes it easier to maintain the focus required to lose weight and keep it off. By working with a herbalist, individuals struggling with weight loss can take a holistic approach that goes beyond simply counting calories. They can address the root causes of their weight gain and achieve long-lasting results in a safe and sustainable manner.

If you want to get back to a  healthy weight and help with sticking to a more holistic life plan and solving those niggling health concerns contact me for a free discovery call . Or visit NIMH for your nearest herbalist.

Why not try my new Herbal Coaching Packages  …. these plans combine all consultations, advice and medication with  email/ telephone support .