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My new book, Pregnancy Loss: a guide to what complementary and alternative medicine can offer is now available.
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Amazon reviewer: "An excellent reference work for complementary therapists treating pregnant clients or those with fertility issues...... Throughout the book the author convinces us of her experience in this field with numerous references to situations she's worked with using herbal medicine and acupuncture...."

Dermatology and Chinese Medicine

I have a deep and long-standing interest in dermatology and skin health, which led in 2006 to me co-writing a specialist dermatology textbook - Aromadermatology - aromatherapy in the treatment and care of common skin conditions.

In my clinical work, I combine the knowledge of Chinese medicine with aromatherapy as effective treatments for a wide range of skin disorders.
Chinese medicine views the body as a whole. It doesn't separate a person from their skin, and always looks at the emotions, diet, lifestyle or environment and how these may be contributing to a traditional Chinese medical diagnosis for the skin disorder. Problems are never just “skin-deep” in holistic medicine. I always look at the psychological aspects of every case, as this is an area that is easily neglected, but vital in holistic care.

Treatment

Treatment is quite different from conventional Western medicine. My treatments might include a combination of acupuncture, powdered Chinese herbs, or pills, external herbal washes and aromatherapy inspired creams and dietary advice. My treatment approach is strongly rooted in a sound understanding of dermatology, I make full use of the proven benefits of herbs and essential oils, only using the highest quality plant-based materials, many sourced from UK organic farmers and French producers

Chinese Dietary Therapy

Chinese medicine doesn’t advocate strict diets or fads, rather a wide variety of wholesome food and drink in moderation is just fine for the huge majority of people. There has been a long history of dietary therapy in Chinese medicine and all foods possess a certain nature and can be considered therapeutically and in terms of how these affect our bodies. I might advise you to avoid certain foods (as they might aggravate the condition) and to eat more of something else that will help. Nothing is faddy, all my advice is simple, effective and easily adopted even by the busiest people in my clinic.

Patient testimonial:
"I would like to say how grateful I am for the huge benefits and relief Chinese medicine has given me from my severe eczema. The improvement in my condition has given me confidence that I have not been able to experience for a very long time. So once again many thanks" L.H


Conditions Treated with Chinese Medicine

Conditions that may benefit from treatment include:

• Eczema and dermatitis including childhood and atopic eczema
• Psoriasis
• Acne and acne rosacea
• Viral and bacterial skin infections including: herpes simplex and zoster,
• verrucae and warts, molluscum contagiosum, pityriasis rosea, impetigo
• Fungal and yeast infections: ringworm, fungal infections of the feet,
• pityriasis versicolor, candida albicans
• Scalp disorders: alopecia, dandruff, seborrhoeic dermatitis and cradle cap
• Urticaria (acute and chronic) and prickly heat
• Leg ulcers and poorly healing skin wounds