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 or quick fix. Added to this losing weight may not make you as happy as you think. Generally dieters know exactly what they should be doing and yet still somehow struggle to maintain a healthy weight.
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. There needs to be some self discovery as well as goal setting and learning.
How can an herbalist help?
This is where an 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 and treat you as an individual. 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 through a pharmacist or GP.
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.
As an herbalist I believe the focus should be on maintaining health not weight loss. This entails evaluating and addressing your diet, sleep patterns, exercise ability but also your time constraints and enjoyment. The importance of individualised treatment is key in accepting body size diversity as well as promotion of self-esteem and body satisfaction.
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 keep the focus needed to restore health. By working with an herbalist, individuals struggling with weight loss can take a holistic approach that goes beyond simple counting calories. They can address the root cause 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.
Why not try my new Herbal Coaching Packages …. these plans combine all consultations, advice and medication with email/ telephone support .
