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This year marks an extraordinary milestone for us at Napiers: our 165th anniversary. Founded in 1860 by my great-grandfather, Duncan Napier, our mission has always been to bring natural health care to all. As we prepare to celebrate this momentous...
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For 165 years, Napiers the Herbalists has been dedicated to providing high-quality herbal medicine, ensuring accessibility and affordability for all who seek natural health solutions. We are grateful for your continued trust and support. Why Are ...
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Join us for a free webinar with Medical Herbalist, Claire Goulding for a free webinar discussing natural approaches to endometriosis on Wednesday 26th March at 7pm (GMT).
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Alan is a fully qualified Five Element Acupuncturist and has been practising this wonderful system of medicine at Napiers Clinic in the West End of Glasgow for the past 18 years.
Angela practices Herbal Medicine at Edinburgh & Glasgow, as well as with the Napiers CLAID Clinic.
Audrey is a Medical Herbalist, graduating in 2007 with a BSc (Hons) in Herbal Medicine & Phytotherapy from Edinburgh’s Napier University and is a registered member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists (MNIMH). Audrey is a practicing member within the Napiers CLAID Clinic.
As a fully qualified, experienced Holistic Therapist, Bettina works with clients on a one-to-one basis to establish an optimal treatment plan or therapy to best support your skin health and well-being.
Cat offers a range of massage including holistic, deep tissue, trigger point therapy, advanced sports stretching and pregnancy massge.
Claire is an experienced Western Medical Herbalist (BSc), a member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists (NIMH) and works at Napiers online clinic.
Clare is an experienced medical herbalist based in the West Highlands of Scotland, home to deer, livestock, ticks, and Lyme disease. She works for the Napier's CLAID clinic on a Thursday morning.
Clare began training at Edinburgh’s Napier University in 2005, gaining a Bachelor of Science Degree in Herbal Medicine in 2009. She joined the Napiers Clinic team shortly after her graduation, initially working in the dispensary before beginning her herbal practice in 2010. Since then she has been a key member of our clinical team, working alongside Dee Atkinson in running the general herbal clinics, as well as heading the Baby & Child Clinic.
Cybele is a passionate Sophrologist and founder of Chamapola, Healing Yourself - Healing Together.
Dean is a Naturopathic Practitioner experienced in Nutrition and Herbal Medicine. With interests in nerve problems, cardiovascular health, digestive disorders as well as male and female reproductive system wellbeing.
Dee is the senior herbal practitioner at Napiers the Herbalists in Edinburgh. She runs a general medicine clinic with a special interest in women’s health, managing hormonal health and ageing. More recently, Dee set up the Napiers Long Covid Clinic to facilitate an integrated approach between doctors, herbalists and nutritionist to this new disease.
Isabelle has over 20 years helping individuals and couples achieve their fertility goals through nutrition.
Jill is a fully qualified and insured Advanced Clinical Massage Therapist offering Outcome Based Treatments
John is a friendly and experienced counsellor offering 1-1 sessions on Fridays at Napiers Clinic in Edinburgh city centre and online via FaceTime/Skype. He has worked in private practice supporting people for over 18 years and brings a wealth of experience.
Kate is a BANT registered Nutritionist who owns and runs the Edinburgh Clinic of Nutrition. She trained for three and a half years at Patrick Holford's renowned Institute of Optimum Nutrition in London and is currently studying with The Institute of Functional Medicine in the US.
Kim is qualified in Aromatherapy Massage and Indian Head Massage. Working with the needs of her massage clients led to a deeper interest in their health and Kim studied the BSc (Hons) Herbal Medicine degree at Napier University, Edinburgh. Kim is one of the lead herbalists within the Napiers CLAID Clinic and sees many patients.
Kirstin is a fully qualified member of the Society of Homeopaths and holds an RSHom distinction in Classical Homeopathy. Kirstin qualified from the Northwest College of Homeopathy's four-year training course in Manchester.
Lynn is a registered osteopath and has been practicing osteopathy for nineteen years. She studied osteopathy and cranial sacral therapy at the European School of Osteopathy and graduated in 1991. Lynn has a background in physiotherapy and is trained in structural, craniosacral, functional, fascial and visceral osteopathy.
Malgorzata graduated from the College of Naturopathic Medicine where she studied Western Herbal Medicine and Naturopathic Nutrition /Diplomas in Herbal Medicine (2017), Naturopathy (2017), and Naturopathic Nutrition (2020). She is also qualified in KORE Therapy, Anmo-fu - 5 Element Abdominal Massage, Craniosacral Balance and Stress Release Therapy and Cupping. Her first degree is a PhD in History.
Margaret practices Naturopathic Nutritional Therapy at Napiers Edinburgh.
Mark runs the podiatry clinic, offering diagnosis and treatment of various disorders relating to the feet, ankles, legs and lower back. He offers podiatry, chiropody, orthotics and nail surgery.
Mary is a qualified therapist in Swedish, Indian and Thai Foot Massage.
Melissa qualified from Middlesex University in 2000. She runs a general herbal practice from her boat, The Herbal Barge, which is based on the river Lea in North London. Melissa joined the CLAID Clinic Co-operative to work collaboratively in an integrated and specialised context to support patients with long covid.
Mike is a body worker and NLP Practitioner who is passionate about working with the person as a whole; offering treatments that integrate body and mind.
Monica has a Masters degree in herbal medicine from the University of Central Lancashire. She is the research herbalist heading up the Napiers CLAID Clinic. The CLAID Clinic specialism is Lyme disease Borrelia burgdorferi and co-infections - crypto-infections Bartonella, Babesia, Rickettsia, Erlichia, Anaplasma, Mycoplasma, etc. A research herbalist is not the same as a medical herbalist and Monica does not run a general clinical practice. This allows her to focus on Lyme disease and bacterial and viral infections.
Natasha is an experienced and qualified medical herbalist in Western herbal medicine, a forager and mycotherapist. As well as practicing as part of Napiers' general herbal medicine practice, she also sees patients as part of the CLAID Clinic.
Nikki was awarded a first class honours degree in Herbal Medicine from the University of East London and trained at clinics in Glasgow and London. She was also awarded the Arthur Barker prize for her final examination grades. Nikki also has ITEC Diplomas in Holistic Massage and Aromatherapy. She is a member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists which is the UK’s leading professional body representing herbal practitioners. NIMH members follow a strict code of conduct and are committed to ongoing and continual practitioner development and training.
Ona Madorell is a qualified Naturopathic Nutritionist, graduating with distinction from the College of Naturopathic Medicine (CNM). She has further enhanced her expertise through a course in blood test interpretation and a postgraduate program focused on the microbiome.
Pearlyn is a licensed acupuncturist and a registered member of the Acupuncture Society, and is fully insured to practice acupuncture, tuina, cupping and moxibustion.
Rebecca is an Associate Nutritionist, specialising in gut health and women's health, from hormone imbalance to fertility, pregnancy and beyond.
Sara is qualified Medical Herbalist, Ayurvedic Therapist and Yoga teacher, holding an MSc. in Western Herbal Medicine from Middlesex University.
Satya trained at the School of Natural Medicine where she graduated with a Diploma in Healing Diets and additional immersion studies in Herbal Medicine, Healing Diets, Iridology and Naturopathy, Quantum Botanicals and Flower Essences. Satya has a Nonviolent Communication Leadership Certificate with Bay NVC and an MA in European Dance Theatre Practice from Trinity Laban.
Sheila is a Holistic Therapist who qualified in KCR in 2019 with the KCR Academy. After a long career in retail, an ankle injury led her to seek an alternative approach to healing.
Shona has worked at Napiers Clinic for 30 years where she has picked up a wealth of knowledge about various complementary therapies. She trained as a Food Sensitivity tester with The Health Partnership Company, where she was taught how to use the 3 point marker system.
Thanos is a Medical Herbalist with a BSc(hons) from Westminster University and 14 years of experience. He practises as a Herbalist and Orthopaedic Acupuncturist at Napiers in Edinburgh and at Napiers Bathgate. He has special interest and experience in chronic conditions such as Lyme, Long Covid and Chronic Fatigue as well as stress, skin conditions and menopause.
Wendy qualified in 2002 with a BSc(Hons) in Phytotherapy. Since then she has practiced in Fife, Angus and the Lothians. She is a member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists.
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) exists in two main forms: ubiquinone and ubiquinol. Both forms are critical for cellular energy production, but they have distinct characteristics and roles within the body. Ubiquinone Ubiquinone is the oxidised form of CoQ10...
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) exists in two main forms: ubiquinone and ubiquinol. Both forms are critical for cellular energy production, but they have distinct characteristics and roles within the body.
Ubiquinone is the oxidised form of CoQ10. It has a quinone structure with a long isoprenoid side chain.
In the mitochondrial electron transport chain (ETC), ubiquinone accepts electrons from complex I and complex II. This electron acceptance converts ubiquinone into its reduced form, ubiquinol.
Ubiquinol is the reduced form of CoQ10. It has a quinol structure, with two additional hydrogen atoms compared to ubiquinone, making it more electron-rich.
After accepting electrons, ubiquinone is reduced to ubiquinol. Ubiquinol then transfers these electrons to complex III in the ETC, continuing the process of ATP synthesis.
Ubiquinol is a powerful lipid-soluble antioxidant, protecting cell membranes and lipoproteins from oxidative damage by neutralizing free radicals.
Learn more about ubiquinone and ubiquinol here.
We recommend ubiquinol- as it's bioavailable.
Ultimately, both forms contribute to energy production and cellular health, but ubiquinol may offer superior benefits in scenarios where quick absorption and bioavailability are critical.
Traditionally, ubiquinone has been the most common form in supplements. However, it must be converted to ubiquinol in the body before it can be effectively utilised, a process that may be less efficient in some individuals, especially as they age or have certain health conditions.
Ubiquinol is already in its reduced, active form, making it more readily absorbed and utilized by the body. This enhanced bioavailability makes ubiquinol a preferred choice for individuals who may have difficulty converting ubiquinone to ubiquinol.
Ubiquinol doses might be lower than ubiquinone for equivalent effects due to its better absorption. It’s available in various formulations, including soft gels and oil-based capsules designed to enhance bioavailability.
Speak to a healthcare provider before taking any new supplement.
This year marks an extraordinary milestone for us at Napiers: our 165th anniversary. Founded in 1860 by my great-grandfather, Duncan Napier, our mission has always been to bring natural health care to all. As we prepare to celebrate this momentous...
Keep Reading
Free Webinar | Discover herbal approaches to Long Covid and Lyme Disease with three leading herbalists. Live Q&A, practical protocols, and trusted remedies.
Keep Reading
For 165 years, Napiers the Herbalists has been dedicated to providing high-quality herbal medicine, ensuring accessibility and affordability for all who seek natural health solutions. We are grateful for your continued trust and support. Why Are ...
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