Health Advice and Testimonials

John came to see our visiting medical herbalist, Stuart Fitzsimons, from Swiss Herbal Remedies. He was suffering from frequent urination, particularly during bouts of cold weather. Often, he had to get up several times during the night to go to the toilet, resulting in extreme tiredness during the day. He had been suffering with these symptoms for over ten years. John had already seen his GP, had some tests, was told he had an irritated bladder but could not be offered a solution. Stuart recommended Ginger Tincture to warm the internal organs and increase circulation. He said the beauty of the tincture is that it enters the blood stream very easily so the effect is fast and efficient. John came back to tell us that improvement came straight away and rated the level of improvement at 80-90%. He also felt that the ginger had helped to protect him from colds and flu.

So how does ginger work? Ginger is primarily a circulatory stimulant, opening up blood vessels and driving it to where you need it. It is a great herb to treat poor circulation, e.g. cold hands and Raynaud’s Disease.

By stimulating blood flow to the abdominal organs it helps to relieve period pains, irritable bowel, colic and wind, and improve digestion. Ginger reduces nausea even if it is due to motion (travel sickness) or pregnancy.

By improving circulation to the chest it is a great aid to relieving congestion in the chest, ears, throat and sinuses.

Ginger improves blood flow to the joints but some of its components are also directly antiinflammatory and therefore useful for all inflammatory joint problems. It combines well with hemp oil, flax, white willow and devils claw in treating arthritis, and with peppermint and dandelion in the treatment of gut problems.

Contraindications Do not take ginger if you are taking Warfarin. Use ginger with caution if you have gastritis or stomach/duodenal ulcers or inflammation of the bowel. It is safe to use with children.

If you have any health problems or concerns, or need help with your diet, Ursula and Janet are here to offer free and confidential advice. Ursula has a BSc in Nutritional Medicine and has many years of experience in the industry. Janet formerly worked for the NHS and is an expert on raw food and cleansing techniques. Together they offer a fantastic service so make sure you use their skills and expertise.

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