Boosting blood platelet count
I donate blood platelets on a monthly basis and wonder if there is anything I should be doing to boost my platelet count, which can vary quite a bit from month to month....
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Boosting fertility levels
I had my first child 16 months ago and at 39, am now very keen to conceive again. Are there any herbs I can take to boost my fertility? A good start might be to take something to re-regulate my monthly cycle again which does not seem to have settled back down....
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Boosting your immune system
Can you explain what is meant by “boosting your immune system”? I have recently been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease and told I need to boost mine....
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Boswellia for headaches
I have recently purchased the herbal remedy Boswellia serrata capsules as an alternative to Ibuprofen for headaches. Please could you advise on how I should take it? For example, do I use half a capsule daily at the onset of a headache or do I take a capsule every day to prevent headaches in the first place?...
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Boswellia for osteoarthritis
I have osteoarthritis and read recently that a herb called Boswellia could help reduce pain and improve mobility. Do you know anything about this herb and is it one you would use for this problem?...
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Bowel movements naturally
Is there a natural substance I can take each day to ensure a bowel movement? My doctor wants me to take laxatives but I want something more natural. ...
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Breast cancer and HRT
I suffered from breast cancer 10 years ago and although I now enjoy good health, I am wary of using conventional HRT remedies. Can you recommend any alternatives to combat the miserable effects of the menopause?...
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Breast cancer and menopause-like symptoms
Three years ago I had breast cancer and since then, I’ve suffered badly with menopausal symptoms because of the tamoxifen I take. I read somewhere that Intra had helped people with similar problems but am worried about taking it on a regular basis because it contains ginseng and I have been told this raises oestrogen levels. Is this true or would this product be safe for me? I’m 42 now....
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Breast cancer support
My mother recently had some cancerous lumps removed from her left breast. The operation seems to have been successful but doctors fear the cancer may have spread to other parts of her body so she is about to embark on an eight month course of chemotherapy. Could you recommend some natural remedies to help support her throughout this severe treatment please?...
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Breast Lump support
I am 31 and need to boost my immune system because I have a lump on my breast which is being removed. Until this happens, we will not know if it is benign or malignant but I want to make sure my immune system is working optimally in case I need more surgery. What supplement should I take and for how long?...
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