• The treatment of depression

    Depression is more common than many of us might think, and can affect people’s ability to do everyday things, feel pleasure or take interest in activities.  Gina Webley, a fellow herbalist who is based in Kent, outlines how herbs can play a key role in a multi-targeted approach to the treatment of depression. Depression is a common mental health condition and one of the leading causes of disability. The search is ongoing to understand how depression develops and to find the most effective forms of treatment. It is clear that depression is a complex condition that results from the interaction of biological, environmental, and psychological factors. The two most common…

  • IBS

    Irritable bowel syndrome or IBS can be described as a functional disease of the gut. This means that there is nothing wrong with the structure of the gut, however how it works is questionable. Why is this relevant? mainly because there are no laboratory or readily available diagnostic tests at the GP s disposal to diagnose it. A plain X ray will be normal as will most blood / stool samples – however a bout of IBS will leave you in agony and probably not willing to leave the house for fear of an embarrassingly explosive episode whilst desperately seeking the nearest toilet. Diarrhoea Constipation Pain Cramps Piles Lethargy Nausea…