Medical herbalism is a holistic complementary therapy in which dietary and lifestyle advice are combined with individualised herbal prescriptions to get to the root of health problems and harness the body's ability to heal itself. Herbs are particularly effective to treat chronic problems that aren't well treated by conventional medicine, such as skin conditions, digestive problems, hormonal imbalances (PMT and menopausal symptoms), allergies, stress and anxiety.Marion Mackonochie of Field Remedies is a medical herbalist with pharmacology training who has been interested in health and healing for many years. She has a degree in herbal medicine and is a member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists.Field Remedies website also has an online shop selling herbal moisturisers, creams and body lotions.