CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE

"Making the decision to see Stacey Ash for treatment has been singularly the best move I have ever made to better my own health. I was able to stop medication on which I had been dependent since a baby and my health was transformed. I have stayed that way now for 8 years. read on

Chinese Herbal Medicine, often known as “TCM” (Traditional Chinese Medicine), has been developed over more than 2 thousand years. It is a flexible and powerful system in which we use herbal medicine to treat almost anything you can think of. Below I have listed some of the common conditions that are successfully treated with TCM:

• Infertility (see the Infertilty page)

• Menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats

• Menstrual problems

• Chronic fatigue

• Tiredness

• Digestive problems

• Urinary problems eg cystitis

• Anxiety insomnia and depression

• Skin conditions (see the TCM for skin disorders page)

• Chronic and acute respiratory problems

• Chronic and acute sinus congestion

• Joint inflamation and pain

There are 3 main ways that the herbs can be taken:

• Loose dried herbs are cooked up into a “tang” or soup, and then taken as a drink.

• Concentrated powdered herbs are made into an instant drink.

• Concentrated herbs are pressed into pill form.

(continued from top of page) "I was born with a progressive form of kidney disease that required surgery and long-term treatment with daily antibiotics. As I got older the disease progressed as expected and my outlook was not good. I had to stop work.

I first saw Stacey for disabling pain related to my condition that doctors couldn't explain or treat. I then had no idea of the abilities and complexities of Chinese Medicine. She saw the pain away after one acupuncture session and was able to explain why I had it. She gave me advice about foods that would help my condition and suggested I consider herbal treatment. I was obviously cautious but felt it was possible that I might get some benefit, especially as the acupuncture had worked so well, so I tried the herbs.

I was not expecting the massive improvement I experienced very quickly. My condition stabilised immediately and after 5 months of herbal treatment and acupuncture I was able to end my reliance on antibiotics after 32 years of taking them. I felt much better too in all sorts of ways and the dietary advice also made a big difference. She gave me insight into how I could control things, which was something nobody had been able to do before. I was also able to start working again.

I am a doctor and I know where my condition was otherwise heading and what Stacey has done for me. Obviously my kidneys will always be damaged but I have no symptoms and I feel great. I take no pills and haven't needed herbs either for years. I was even discharged from hospital follow up. She has given me the future I never thought I would be able to have. Her intervention was truly a miracle to me." MC, Huddersfield