Ginny Kemp, Registered Medical Herbalist
BMedSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) MNIMH MCPP
Ginny Kemp has over 17 years of experience in Western Herbal Medicine, working with patients of all ages with various health conditions.
Ginny Says, “I became interested in Herbal Medicine after both my Grandmothers turned to it, having exhausted the conventional route without relief. In both cases, after several weeks of treatment with herbal medicine, their chronic problems were cured, and their quality of life hugely improved. As a result, I progressed from my Medical Science studies to Herbal Medicine and have never looked back!”
After achieving a degree in Medical Science from the University of Birmingham, she completed a degree in Western Herbal Medicine from the University of East London and is now Registered with the National Institute of Medical Herbalists (NIMH) and the College of Practitioners of Phytotherapy (CPP). She is a member of the Council for the CPP and the European Herbal & Traditional Practitioners Association, setting quality and standards in Herbal Medicine.
Ginny uses her background in Medical Science and broad experience in Herbal Medicine to offer an integrated approach for patients, and herbal medicine can be used alone or alongside medicines prescribed by your Doctor.
Following a detailed consultation, bespoke medicines made from whole plant extracts are prescribed and prepared in-house for individual patients’ needs. This is used alongside an individualised treatment plan to include diet and lifestyle advice.
Diagnosis and treatment are aimed at the root cause of health problems rather than solely at symptomatic relief. When applied this way, herbs can help patients of all ages and with most medical conditions. Ginny will give you the benefit of her experience, spending time with you to understand your condition and choose the right herbs for you.
FOOD SENSITIVITY TESTING with Ginny
Food sensitivity can result from your body reacting badly to certain foods. Often the foods we include regularly in our diet or the foods we crave may be the ones causing us a problem.
Research has shown that food sensitivity can be linked to IgG antibodies produced when these ‘problem’ foods are eaten. Normally these antibodies do not have any ill-effects, but if the immune or digestive system are not working optimally, their presence may provoke a wide range of symptoms.
HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU HAVE A FOOD SENSITIVITY/INTOLERANCE?
Ask yourself if you have any of the following chronic unpleasant symptoms: dark circles or puffiness under the eyes; fluid; retention; dermatitis; sinus congestion; rhinitis; insomnia; fatigue;
abdominal pain; joint inflammation; fibromyalgia; inability to lose weight; indigestion; IBS; headache; chronic ear infections; asthma; eczema; mood swings; poor memory; anxiety or depression; palpitations.
WHAT CAN YOU DO ABOUT IT?
Book now for a Food Intolerance test with Medical Herbalist Ginny Kemp. Many people experience an improvement in symptoms and health after changing their diet based on their Food Intolerance test results. Like any diagnostic test, this test will only produce meaningful results if you are experiencing symptoms. Some symptoms of food sensitivity could be due to other health issues and many need checking with your GP, Ginny will discuss this with you at your appointment.
Symptoms can persist for several days after eating a food, or longer, making it difficult to identify which foods your body is struggling to deal with. A food intolerance test helps to identify these ‘problem’ foods by detecting food-specific IgG antibodies in your blood. Using these results as a guide, you can then adjust and plan your new diet.
HOW LONG WILL I NEED TO WAIT FOR THE RESULTS ?
A pin prick blood test is carried out in clinic with immediate results given during an hour long consultation with Ginny where your gut health and diet are discussed in detail along with your wider health, medical history and any medications/supplements you may be taking.
Together with your test results at the end of the consultation you’ll receive tailored health advice to your own needs regarding diet, lifestyle and supplements. A bespoke Herbal Medicine to optimise digestion can be provided if desired.
HOW MUCH IS THE TEST?
The cost of the consultation and test is £140. The advised mid-point follow up appointment after 6 weeks is £50 where your progress will be reviewed to ensure that you are eating well and feeling better. At this point, reintroduction of foods will be discussed. The test is suitable from Age 2 upwards.
Ginny has experience in many areas, including:
- Women’s health, period-related issues & menopause
- Fertility support
- Digestive issues
- Food intolerance (IgG testing available if booked in advance)
- Depression, stress & anxiety
- Insomnia
- Fatigue
- Headaches/migraine
- Cardiovascular issues, including high blood pressure and poor circulation
- Raised cholesterol
- Arthritis & joint issues
- Skin complaints
- Children’s Health
- Recurrent infections/poor immunity
- Lung conditions
- Hay fever
- Urinary issues
- Recovery from surgery
- Optimising general health
Appointments with Ginny are available as follows
- Monday 8 am-7 pm
- Friday 8 am-12 pm
- Friday 1pm-5pm alternating weeks
- Saturday 9am-2pm alternating weeks
Appointments
If you would like information about a particular condition, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Ginny for a free discussion about how herbal medicine could help at 01572 868579, or 07736829755 email ginny@liferituals.co.uk
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