Rima Hawkins BA, MBA, MIHM, PG Dip Psychosexual Therapy, Advanced Dip HI Psychotherapy Sexual Health Advisor, Healthcare Professional at Chelsea Natural Health Clinic, Fulham Rd., SW10.

Rima has worked in the NHS in various roles since 1993. She is a trained Health Advisor in sexual health and is a qualified Psychosexual Therapist, Psychotherapist and Supervisor.

Rima has extensive experience in management of sexually transmitted infections and HIV from clinical and psychosocial point of view. She has worked closely with Urologists, Diabetologists, Gynaecologists and GUM Consultants to provide holistic care for patients. Rima takes referrals from healthcare professionals for psychosexual issues. Patients can also self refer.

Her special interests include sexual violence and vaginismus.

Please feel free to contact Rima using this form.

Herbal Medicine by Charles Powell at Chelsea Natural Health Clinic, Fulham Road, SW10 9PJ.

Herbal Medicine

Herbal remedies have a therapeutic action that is gentle and restorative, and very well suited to children.  In addition to easing specific symptoms, they enhance the body™s own natural healing capacity. Made from plants whose medicinal properties can be traced to the presence of various pharmacologically active ingredients, herbs work in harmony with the body.

We have found that children whose immune systems have been compromised by antibiotics will often present with eczema, hayfever, asthma, IBS and other illnesses  By treating them gently and holistically, health can be restored often where symptoms have been continuous, sometimes for years.  Similarly, children suffering from allergies or intolerances can find relief through herbs, says Medical Herbalist, Charles Powell.

Whilst the benefits of herbs, including Thyme, Sage and Rosemary, all of which are strongly antiseptic, can be used in cooking and salads, when it comes to herbal remedies (infusions, tinctures, salves, etc) only the gentlest, most tried-and-tested ones are recommended for children.

What kind of conditions is it useful for?

Herbal medicine can help treat and even prevent many childhood conditions.

• Chamomile or Lemon Balm  helps to ensure a good nights sleep
• Raspberry Leaves  soothes digestive problems, diarrhoea, stomach upsets and sore throats in young children
• Echinacea  treats colds and flu
• Elderberry  for coughs, colds & flu
• Fennel or Dill  soothes colic
• Calendula  helps sooth cuts and scrapes

How does it work on my child?

Whilst you can treat your child to some extent, with herbs, at home, a consultation with a medical herbalist will include a full medical history, and an examination if necessary. The herbalist will then treat your child as a whole person, addressing the underlying cause of symptoms. A qualified herbalist will also be aware of the appropriate herbs and doses for your child in order to avoid any possible toxicity.

More information

National Institute of Medical Herbalists

www.nimh.org.uk

01392 426022

• Philip Waldman D.O.
• Simon Heale
• Adriana Pop
• Craig Coman D.O.