Monthly Archives: April 2012

Bailey Flower Essences

I often use Bailey Flower Essences (see Bailey Flower website), which are very gentle and safe, for emotional balancing and we all need that. They can be safely used on small children.

Examples:

Essence
GRIEF FOR ALL CASES OF GRIEF AND ANGUISH WHERE THERE IS DEEP DISTRESS
TRANQUILLITY BRINGS PEACE TO THE OVER-ACTIVE MIND
DEPRESSION AND DESPAIR FOR THOSE TIMES WE BECOME LOCKED IN NEGATIVE THOUGHT PATTERNS, INCLUDING THE DEPTHS OF DESPAIR
SHOCK & TRAUMA FOR SUDDEN OR LONG-TERM SHOCK AND TRAUMA
BUTTERCUP FOR THOSE WHO FIND IT DIFFICULT TO LET THE “SUNSHINE” INTO THEIR LIVES
SACRED LOTUS A POWERFUL ESSENCE TO OPEN THE HEART TO THE LOVE OF THE UNIVERSE AND THE DIVINE
WITCH HAZEL FOR THOSE WHO SACRIFICE THEMSELVES IN TRYING TO LIVE UP TO THE EXPECTATIONS OF OTHERS

There are over 90 of these remedies.

I discuss in depth what fluids and foods are consumed daily. I ask each person to talk out loud about what they eat and drink during a typical day. This is often a serious wake-up call!!!

I look at the whole person, taking into consideration that home, work and “me time” (”what is that?!”) can all have a serious effect on our well–being.

It is a fascinating journey so be prepared for a magic carpet ride.
Working holistically is like peeling an onion, the layer presenting today will heal with the herbs and acupuncture treatment and then the next layer will appear!!!

Pregnancy & Natural Healing

healing northern ireland

I worked for many years as an NHS midwife and still love all connected with new creation. I place great emphasis on maintaining good health pre-conception, during and after pregnancy. Ideally both partners should prepare to receive the gift of a child. Dads need to take equal responsibility in caring for their health. If there is an imbalance, how do we expect to produce a perfect baby!

Pregnancy is a time when looking after your self is so important. Dietary problems can suddenly rear their head during pregnancy. I look at the eating habits of the mum-to-be and advise plenty of rest (such as delegating housework!). Nutritional deficiencies can present as cravings and can be corrected with the right diet, herbs, vitamins and minerals.

It is so important during pregnancy to continue to focus on the whole person and to realize that other factors, such as emotional stress in the home or workplace, can have a huge effect on the Mum-to-be.

Correct exercise is as important as rest and healthy eating and also helps to shift the post-pregnancy pounds more quickly. Inhalation of toxic substances affects the foetus as well as the Mum. For example, after a Dad or Mum smokes just one cigarette, a baby can inhale nicotine from their skin for up to eight hours.

Children (from birth) react very positively to herbal medicine, whether it is for asthma, hayfever or digestive problems. Children are very intuitive until they are eight or nine years old and very open to the God-given gifts of nature and herbal medicine.

Vaccination:- To alleviate fears about the side effects of vaccinations, I suggest boosting the child’s immune system a week before and after vaccination.
The principle applies to all age groups needing vaccination for any reason.

The human body is an amazing machine, which has learned to compensate due to our bad habits —— HELP your body by thinking before you eat.

I have a wide range of informative leaflets available for patients e.g. skin brushing, candida diet, breathing heals, hiatus hernia, detoxification and cold sheet treatment, insomnia, healing crisis, pregnancy and others.

I place great emphasis on establishing and maintaining a healthy, peaceful and loving lifestyle.

Conditions that can often be helped by herbal medicine

herbal medicine northern ireland

Gynaecological disorders e.g. premenstrual syndrome, endometriosis, and menopausal symptoms.
Skin problems e.g. psoriasis, acne, eczema and rashes.
Digestive problems e.g. indigestion & heartburn, irritable bowel syndrome, colitis, peptic ulcers, hiatus hernia, gastro-oesophageal reflux.
Heart & circulatory problems e.g. angina, raised blood pressure, varicose veins, leg ulcerations.
Bowel problems e.g. constipation or diarrhoea, irritable bowel syndrome.
Other conditions e.g. stress, insomnia, migraine & headaches, hay fever, asthma.
Infections e.g. throat/tonsillitis, cystitis, kidney, kidney stones/gravel, chest infections.
Can help dissolve kidney stones/gravel and gallstones.
Arthritis or general joint pains.
Babies e.g. colic, rashes, cradle cap, and earache.