Herbal medicine, massage and lymphatic drainage in Blackburn, Lancashire by Helen Duxbury MSc (Herb. Med.), MNIMH, RGN, RHV
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PRACTICE MOVED RECENTLY TO: THE NATURAL THERAPY ROOM
BLACKBURN ROVERS ENTERPRISE CENTRE
EWOOD PARK
BOLTON ROAD
BLACKBURN
BB2 4JF
Tel: 0791 228 9527
EASY PARKING, DISABILITY ACCESS
MAP OF THE AREAI am a professional
Consulting Medical Herbalist, seeing people on an appointment basis in a private practice. I am also fully trained in
Therapeutic Massage and
Manual Lymphatic Drainage. This website is about me and my practice.
I first qualified as a herbalist, with a four year degree-level qualification, in 1991, and last year I obtained a Master's degree in herbal medicine. I am member of the
National Institute of Medical Herbalists. My previous career was in nursing and health visiting and these previous skills have been invaluable in my work as a herbalist. My approach to the professional practice of herbal medicine is practical, thorough and respectful. Helping people to improve their health through herbal medicine prescibed for the individual, along with supporting advice, is both effective and rewarding.
I work in Blackburn in a natural therapy practice within easy reach of Accrington, Darwen, Preston, Clitheroe, Burnley and Rossendale.
Over the years I have helped people who have had a very wide range of conditions. There is no limit to who could benefit from herbal medicine and massage. To treat people effectively it is essential to know the person's unique constitution as well as the specific nature of the complaint(s).
Digestive complaints including
indigestion, stomach and duodenal ulcer, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, diarrhoea, diverticulitis, gallstones, piles are very commonly treated.
Lung tonics and herbs to counter infection and soothe irritated tissues are useful for
asthma, bronchitis, hay fever, flu, tonsillitis, sinusitis.
Skin conditions such as
acne, eczema, psoriasis and
skin infections need a broad approach including purifying and healing medicines.
Angina, arteriosclerosis, palpitations, varicose veins and
poor circulation are just some of the conditions affecting the circulatory system which can be helped.
Anxiety, emotional problems, stress, tension, poor sleep, depression, headache, migraine, tiredness are all commonly seen. Tonics, relaxants and nervines - herbs which strengthen the nervous system - are appropriate.
Specific urinary herbs treat
cystitis, kidney problems, prostatitis, enlarged prostate and other conditions affecting the urinary tract.
Period pain, premenstrual syndrome, menstrual and menopausal problems, endometriosis, fertility problems can be safely treated with astringents, antispasmodics and nourishing 'female' plants. I'm also happy to offer support during
pregnancy.
All kinds of
joint and
muscle pain, gout, strains, sprains and injuries can respond very well.
I have a particular interest (and training) in the use of herbs and natural compounds in the management of
cancer. Please note that patients must be under the care of their GP and oncologist.
Cleansers, purifiers and cooling herbs treat
infections of many kinds. Immune tonics support immune function and build good defences, so lessening the need for antibiotic drugs.
Allergies can often be eased too.
Herbal medicine does well in feelings of
illness when no medical cause can be found. The balancing, restorative nature of herbs comes into its own here, as it does in preventing illness.
These medicines also support
well-being in terminal illness.
Helen Duxbury MSc (Herb. Med.), MNIMH, RGN, RHV
The Natural Therapy Room
Blackburn Rovers Enterprise Centre
Ewood Park
Blackburn
BB2 4JF
Tel: 0791 228 9527
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