Interstitial Cystitis or Painful Bladder Syndrome affects 500,000 people in the UK, who are told that there is no cure and 
they must live with it. It affects both women and men. Patients that I meet have often been on an exhausting route visiting GPs, urologists and gynaecologists with little success.
Herbal Medicine
with Deborah Grant BSc(Hons) Consultant Medical Herbalist
Deborah is a leading London Consultant Medical Herbalist with a busy practice at the world famous Hale Clinic. Her insights have appeared in several health magazines and the national press. She has also appeared on live television to discuss health issues.
The Herbal Treatment of Interstitial Cystitis (IC) or Painful Bladder Syndrome
The Herbal Treatment of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
What is SIBO?
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) refers to a condition, in which abnormally large numbers of bacteria (at least 
100,000 bacteria per ml of fluid) are present in the small intestine and the types of bacteria in the small intestine resemble more the bacteria of the colon than the small intestine. This overgrowth also causes damage and inflammation to the gut wall.
What Is Leaky Gut Syndrome And How Is It Treated?
The small intestine is a tube that would be around 21 ft long, if you stretched it out. It is where food is digested. The lining of the small intestine
is rather like a fine sieve, which allows only the breakdown products of digestion to pass through the gut wall and into the bloodstream and keeps undigested food molecules, microbes like bacteria, yeast etc; and toxins out.
Does Your Cat or Dog Suffer with Skin Problems?
If your pet is constantly scratching its skin and uncomfortable because of a skin problem, you may like to consider a safe, natural way to help. Veterinary Herbal medicines have proved to be particularly effective in controlling non-specific skin conditions by dealing holistically with the problem. Read the rest of this entry »
Do You Worry About Your Performance In Bed?
Are you finding that your erections are not as strong as they used to be? And do you worry about your performance in bed?
If the answer to these two questions is “yes”, you are definitely not alone. Many men are in the same boat and, where they’ve never had to give performance a second thought previously, they’ve now found themselves feeling quite anxious about it. Read the rest of this entry »
Do You Suffer with Rheumatoid or Osteoarthritis?
Why should you learn to live with it, when there is an alternative? Orthodox medical treatments include symptomatic treatment of pain and 
inflammation, intervention with strong toxic drugs and surgical treatment of joint damage. Read the rest of this entry »
Love Your Liver!
Did you know that our entire blood supply filters through the liver at the rate of three pints a minute? Our fabulous liver performs important 
functions that we probably never even think about. Weighing in at a whopping three pounds, it is our largest internal organ. We maintain the filters in our car, washing machine and dishwasher but amazingly we neglect our body’s filter. Read the rest of this entry »
Are you suffering from long-term stress?
It’s very difficult to escape stress these days. There seems to be more stress in the workplace than ever before. Relationships are another area 
that can cause immense stress and it goes without saying that financial worries are a major source of stress. All of this will, in the long-term, unfortunately lead to chronic stress. Read the rest of this entry »
The Treatment of Prostatitis
For about 1 in 10 men, bacterial infection has caused their prostatitis. However, many men have prostatitis without any sign of an infection. 
Prostatitis is different from an enlarged prostate. Many men get an enlarged prostate as they get older but it doesn’t usually cause pain. Orthodox medical treatment of this condition is usually symptomatic. Read the rest of this entry »
Herbal Medicine for Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a chronic or long-term condition causing pain, stiffness, and tenderness of the muscles, tendons, and joints. The condition also 
causes restless sleep, constant tiredness, anxiety, depression, and disturbances in bowel function. It is not unusual to wake up every day unrefreshed from the night’s sleep. Read the rest of this entry »
