Combining supplements
My family has been taking vitamins and health supplements for some time now but we are concerned that certain vitamins should not be combined and that some natural remedies affect the action of prescribed drugs. Can you advise on this and suggest a good book to help us through the minefield?...
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Complementary therapy books
As a recent convert to your page who is now more or less convinced that alternative remedies/practices are a “good” thing, can you recommend an introductory book which will provide sufficient background to further my interest but which is not so technical it’s boring?...
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Complementary treatments - which ones are best?
Are treatments such as Reiki and Acupuncture which heal the mind, body and spirit, equally effective or do all treatments have their strengths and limitations? For example, would acupuncture be more effective than Reiki for strengthening a weak kidney?...
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Conception nutrition
My 31-year-old daughter has been trying to conceive for five years. Her husband has now been told he has both a low sperm count and low motility. Is there anything he can do to improve this?...
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Constipation in infants
My identical twin boys are 16 months old and often suffer from constipation. The paediatrician suggested lactulose and feeding them more fruit and veg. We also find it difficult to get them to drink anything other than milk. Can you help?...
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Constipation with a psychological cause
I am a 22-year-old female and suffer from constipation which has got progressively worse over the last two or three years. I have been able to control it, to some extent, using diet and exercise but the main causes seems to be psychological since it is always worse when I know I am tense. I have tried all the conventional routes but they only seem to make it worse....
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Contraceptive pill and acne
For four years now, I have been using the contraceptive pill, Dianette. Prior to this, I suffered from acne. I want to stop taking the pill but am worried the acne may return. I don’t think I have PCOS since I do not suffer from hirsutism or weight gain. How can I address this hormone imbalance?...
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Contraceptive pill and St John's Wort
Having taken both St John’s Wort and the contraceptive pill for some time, I was concerned to read that the two should not be taken together. Why is this and can you suggest an alternative which I can take alongside the pill to improve mood?...
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Controlling hereditary arthritis
My wife has suddenly developed a painful swelling on one finger that she believes is arthritis. Both her mother and grandmother suffered from this problem and she is now terrified she will be as crippled by this condition as they both became. Can you give us any advice about supplements and diet?...
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Coping with grief
Over the last decade, there have been several tragedies and deaths in my immediate family. I am finding it hard to cope with the burden of grief. Is there anything you can recommend which might help me get through these terrible days?...
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