Nutritional Therapy
1 to 1 appointment packages available to help you learn how to support the natural well-being of your body through nutrition and lifestyle adjustments.
Can you relate to any of the following?
Are you confused about what constitutes as healthy diet / lifestyle?
In the age of the information overload it can be confusing to know what is the right thing to do especially in the area of health and wellbeing where there is so much conflicting advice. The truth is we are all unique so there can be no one size fits all approach that is going to work for every person. I can help you understand what approaches are going to best suit your particular body type and lifestyle so you can make supportive choices for yourself going forward.
Are you not feeling as good as you want to?
Maybe your energy is low, your digestion is a bit unpredictable or you are getting some frequent persistent symptoms that you can’t seem to shift e.g. headaches, heartburn, bloating, aches, pains, skin rashes, too many episodes of colds / flu.
Our modern lifestyles tend to be busy and demanding which can put a strain on our physical bodies and cause some of our systems to become a little out of balance. I can help you identify what is being impacted in your body and help you make some adjusts to help address these issues.
Have been diagnosed with a chronic illness and you want to make sure you are doing best you can to manage it?
The impact of many chronic disease processes can be reduced through appropriate diet and lifestyle interventions. I can work with you, taking into account the approach that has been agreed by your GP or specialist, to help you support your body address the underlying patterns that led to the development of your illness. It can also be beneficial in some cases to address nutritional depletions that occur as a result of the regular intake of certain medications.
If you are nodding yes to some or all of the above do not worry you are not alone, all them were certainly true for me before I started my journey to health and wellness. It is not surprising either as health and wellbeing is not something that you have ever likely been taught in any detailed way. We copy what our parents, friends and teachers showed us but that may not suit our unique constitution. On top of that our bodies are under more pressure than ever from the busyness of 24/7 internet connected lives and exposure to huge numbers of chemicals in the air we breathe, cleaning / cosmetic products we use and the food we eat.
It doesn’t have to be this way though our bodies are incredibly resilient if we know how to support them correctly. Think how incredible you would feel waking up each morning with a healthy body which is vibrant and full of energy. What things would you do that you are not doing now?
Are you experiencing anxiety, stress, poor sleep, burnout?
Or do you have Long Covid, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or a chronic health condition?
Sophrology is a mind-body method which can help with all the above and more. It is a blend of Eastern and Western practices which aims to create “optimal health and wellbeing.” Well established on the continent it is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
It consists of easy to learn, practical and powerful techniques including – breathing exercises, gentle physical movements, visualisations, relaxation methods, meditation, and exercises to improve awareness and concentration.
A toolkit of exercises which you can use to help with life’s daily challenges.
There are many benefits from learning Sophrology including – a more relaxed and balanced body, a calm and focused mind, a renewed sense of vitality, increased positivity and happiness, an increased sense of empowerment and self-confidence, and being more self-aware and resilient.
An individualised programme of sessions is made for you, and these can take place at the Malling Clinic or if you prefer on-line.
Please give Beryl a ring to discover more on 07873 998294.
Email beryl@berylpalmer.com
Or visit her website for more information – www.berylpalmer.com
Sian is a STAT qualified teacher from completing a 3 year full time accredited course at the Alexander Teacher Training School in London. Since qualifying she has worked with people from many backgrounds including teachers, physiotherapists, IT professionals, business people and retirees.
Find more information on Alexander Technique visit The Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique Website – www.stat.org.uk.
Sian can be contacted on 01732 874204 and sianrees42@btinternet.com
These days, when acupuncture is so widely known and practised, it is difficult to appreciate the impact made when in 1971 China became more open and President Nixon visited.
With him was James Reston the then editor of the New York Times who, during the trip succumbed to acute appendicitis and was treated with acupuncture for post operative pain. Although acupuncture was already known in academic circles Mr Reston’s accounts in his newspaper brought acupuncture into general public consciousness in the West for the first time.
In the intervening years there has been the development of training schools and the establishment of a professional body in the UK.
Years before I was able to train as an acupuncturist I had heard of these early accounts and was intrigued and fascinated with the idea that inserting fine needles into the body could influence health.
Training in this discipline opens a completely different way of appreciating how a human body functions and as a qualified practitioner of a number of years standing my enthusiasm for and interest in this practice is not lessened.
Someone properly trained in the philosophy and practice of Traditional Acupuncture can offer a safe and genuine alternative approach to health problems.
Practitioners may work in a complementary way with other health care professionals but have something to offer to many who want to avoid or reduce the side effects of conventional medicines.
As the functioning body is understood in a different way from that in a Western approach it may offer a rationale for treating an individual where Western medicine has been unsuccessful or can offer no treatment.
Contrary to the expectations of the individual receiving needles, they can produce a profound relaxation and it had even been known for people to fall asleep on the treatment couch.
And it is not uncommon for the effects of treatment to be experienced immediately so someone may get off the treatment couch feeling much better or more comfortable then when they got on. This latter is a deeply satisfying experience for both recipient and practitioner.
Do please follow the links to my website for further information. Or contact me directly to make an appointment 01732 871818 or 01892 665519.
A central theme of medical herbalism is that the body is a complex dynamic system and has potential to restore health. Herbalists regard health and healthcare rather like the science of ecology, in that the relationships between the parts are seen as significant and inter-related.
Herbalism is therefore ideally suited to those who may have multiple health concerns that would be best addressed by looking at things holistically. It is also often helpful to those who have had unwanted side effects or cannot be helped using regular medicine.
People often seek the advice of a professional herbalist as well as seeking advice from their doctor or other healthcare professionals.
Although many plant medicines are used by people as ‘over-the-counter’ remedies, a consultation is ideal to systematically assess your current health and how herbal medicines might be safely prescribed (perhaps alongside conventional medicines). The initial consultation is an opportunity to be heard and to discuss and address the complexity of concerns you may have regarding your health.
Following a consultation, the aim is to form a plan to facilitate necessary change, which may include herbal medicines prepared for you into a unique preparation or ‘recipe’. This tailor made approach means that your treatment could be in the form of a tea or a liquid tincture for example; a wide variety of herbal applications for external use are also possible. Followup consultations are an opportunity to assess how the treatment plan is working, and to make any necessary changes. Repeat prescriptions are possible without an appointment when your herbal treatment is progressing well.
Medical herbalists are trained to degree level standard in modern medicine; the chemistry of plants; how medicinal and food-like plants (functional foods) work in your body and when they are safe to use alongside conventional medicine.
Anita is a member of The National Institute of Medical Herbalists and The College of Practitioners of Phytotherapy. She holds a Masters Degree in Herbal Medicine. She works at the Malling Clinic and runs Medicine Tree Herbal Pharmacy - http://medicinetreeherbs.co.uk
Full First Consultation £60.00
Follow-up Consultations £35.00
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