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Bel Charlesworth MNIMH
The Otley Apothecary Natural Health Store & Treatment Centre

Bel Charlesworth MNIMH
Medical Herbalist
Member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists

Herbal Medicine & Optimum Health Plans

We cannot give direct advice but some of the more common issues addressed by medical herbalists are:

Subject: Digestive Problems - General
The following suggestions have been found to be of help to many of our customers although they are not guaranteed to work for everyone. If a problem persisits, we recommend first of all seeing your GP and then considering making an appointment with our herbalist for a more in-depth consultation and treatment.

The following may prove helpful for digestive problems in general Click here

Subject: Constipation
The following suggestions have been found to be of help to many of our customers although they are not guaranteed to work for everyone. If a problem persisits, we recommend first of all seeing your GP and then considering making an appointment with our herbalist for a more in-depth consultation and treatment.

The following may prove helpful for Constipation Click here

Subject: Coldsores
The following suggestions have been found to be of help to many of our customers although they are not guaranteed to work for everyone. If a problem persisits, we recommend first of all seeing your GP and then considering making an appointment with our herbalist for a more in-depth consultation and treatment.

The following may prove helpful for Coldsores Click here.

Subject: Bloating
The following suggestions have been found to be of help to many of our customers although they are not guaranteed to work for everyone. If a problem persisits, we recommend first of all seeing your GP and then considering making an appointment with our herbalist for a more in-depth consultation and treatment.

The following may prove helpful for Bloating Click here.

You should also look at Constipation Click here.

Subject: Allergies
The following suggestions have been found to be of help to many of our customers although they are not guaranteed to work for everyone. If a problem persisits, we recommend first of all seeing your GP and then considering making an appointment with our herbalist for a more in-depth consultation and treatment.

The following may prove helpful for Allergies Click here.

Subject: Baby cradle cap
Question:
Do you recommend anything for cradle cap on a 3 month old? The Internet suggests olive oil - would a carrier oil such as almond be better?

Herbalist:
A little olive oil may be worth a try in softening and reducing cradle cap
on scalp surface and believe is generally recommended in preference to sweet
almond oil as readily available and also as carries no risk regards nut
allergies.

Be aware though that the yellow scales, simply due to excess sebum
production that gradually evens itself out naturally, are underneath as well
as on top of skin and so picking at the scales must be avoided or you'll end
up with unsightly bald and red sore skin at potential risk from infection.

Using a tiny smear of chemical free baby shampoo (see herbtalk link below)
ever other day while in the bath is often helpful by simply drying out
excess oil on scalp which makes cradle cap less noticable especially if some
hair coming through.

For more information please Click here.

Subject: Athletes Foot
Question:
Whats a good option for athletes foot?

Herbalist:
There are a number of options that can help with fungal infections depending on how sensitive your skin is. Tea Tree works great for some people.