Contact: Mike Houghton, telephone 01244 378276 or e-mail Mike@chestermesh.org.uk

Talk by Jules Miller (MNIMH)

1st February 1997

Jules gave us a very professional and enlightened talk on herbalism. To obtain her qualifications, Jules studied full-time for 4 years with the usual medical training and supervision in clinics. Treating illness with herbalism looks at the body’s balance and uses over 100 herbs with active constituents with at least 7 herbs in a prescription. She has treated over 50 patients diagnosed with M.E. and has found all have a poor immune response. Nutrition forms part of the treatment too as candida is part of M.E. pathology. The herbs found useful for M.E. are:-

• Echinacea - for chronic viral or bacterial infections; also effective against Candida

• Astragulus - an adaptogen, Chinese immunostimulant & tonic

• Siberian Ginseng - generally very useful

• Dandelion Root - good for stimulating bile to flush out the liver - no toxic effects so you can take it for a long time

• Berberis - anti-candida herb, works against toxic effects of pollution

• Rosemary - effective for increasing blood flow to brain, antibacterial, diurectic and calming tonic for nervous system

• Lavender - effective for migraine headaches & digestive problems

• Cleavers - cleanser of lymphatics; detoxification effect - also an adaptogen

• Poke Root - works on lymphatics, combines well with other candida herbs

(An adaptogen works on the hypothalamus & pituitary, conserves the adrenal glands and improves the ability to cope with stress)

Jules has found that younger people respond quicker to her treatment and one of our younger members has made some improvement since seeing Jules in February. Jules is based at Newry Park; her telephone number is 01244 - 371114.

Whilst all statements are given in good faith they are for information only. Any mention of treatments or products does not imply that they have been tested or endorsed by Chester MESH