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Frequently asked questions
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FAQs
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1. Can you help with my particular problem?
It depends. We treat many different medical condition at this clinic. Some are listed on the Conditions we treat page. The best option is to contact us to arrange a free 15 minute consultation so that we can explore the liklihood of a positive outcome.
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2. Do I need to ask my doctor first?
No, this is not required. The professionals you consult regarding your health is entirely your choice. Your GP is unlikely to know enough about herbal medicine to have an informed opinion and some muddle Medical Herbalists with homeopaths.
Our Medical Herbalist is trained in standard clinical diagnosis and the medical sciences, so you are in safe hands. Phone us to arrange a free 15 minute consultation to discuss your condition if you are in any doubt.
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3. Do herbal medicines really work?
Yes. They have been used by all cultures in all parts of the world since time immemorial. Many animals self-medicate with herbs, seeking out and eating certain plants at certain times. Laboratory studies on the herbs used in clinics such as Rosemary Cottage Clinic confirm centuries old use of them. The companies that supply herbal clinics also have laboratories where analysis of raw materials takes place, with full quality control regimes to support their production processes.
Depending on the disease/condition and the individual sufferer, different lengths of time will be required to improve health, but there is usually some discernable improvement in the first week or two. Sometimes the results are dramatic and almost instant. Other times progress is slow but steady. Most people understand that the longer they have experienced a condition, the longer it might take to shift it.
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4. Is herbal medcine safe or does it have side effects?
It is very safe when used properly. A trained Herbalist will ensure that you are only given appropriate and effective herbs.
Side effects are rare and tend to be minor. When they do occur they are usually self-limiting.
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5. Can I treat myself using over-the-counter herbs?
Whilst it is possible, it is unlikely to be as effective as seeing a Medical Herbalist. Articles in newspaper and magazines tend to give the impression that a particular herb is good at treating a particular condition. This is not how Herbalists work. We take into account your personal medical history and secondary symptoms and usually prepare a combination of herbs to address your individual condition.
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6. Can I take herbal medicine along with my doctor's medicine?
Usually, yes. Your Herbalist will know which combinations to avoid and advise you accordingly. Make sure you know the proper names of any drugs you are taking when you come for a consultation.
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7. Do you do home visits?
Yes, particularly when it is dificult for the patient to travel. This may be because they are in a nursing home or are too ill to come to the Clinic. Where the distance is excessive this would be prohibitive, in which case we would recommend a Medical Herbalist closer to you.
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8. Is the Herbalist qualified and insured?
Mrs Hamilton is a member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists, the primary professional body representing Medical Herbalists. This ensures she has had a full training, is properly insured and bound by a code of ethics and conduct.
Mrs Hamilton was trained at the School of Herbal Medicine / Phytotherapy, a four-year full-time course which included the medical sciences, diagnostic techniques and uses and actions of medicinal herbs.
She has been in practice since 1992.
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