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

Conditions
that respond well to Herbal Treatment

Herbal treatment is suitable for all stages of life from infancy to old age and it can treat almost any condition you might take to your doctor. Those conditions that have been seen to respond well include:

• Stress, anxiety and depression
• Insomnia, fatigue and headaches
• Digestive disorders and food sensitivities, including IBS-type problems
• Skin complaints, eg, acne, eczema, psoriasis
• Gynaecological disorders and menstrual problems
• Hormonal problems including menopausal complaints: an effective alternative to HRT
• Fertility issues, poor libido, sexual and gynaecological disorders
• Cystitis and urinary system complaints
• Cardiovascular problems such as high blood pressure, varicose veins and poor circulation
• Arthritis and inflammatory conditions
• Allergic responses like asthma and hayfever
• Respiratory conditions, sinusitis and chronic ear problems
• Recurrent colds and infections, post-viral conditions, feeling "run-down"
• Convalescence and as complementary support to orthodox therapy

Further Reading

See these stories from the BBC's website

• Herbal remedies 'do work'
• Camomile tea for aches and ills
• Herb 'helps ease depression'