Cosmetic surgery scar prevention
I had some cosmetic surgery five years ago at the age of 50. I was very slow to heal with bad bruising and scars for much longer than I had been promised. In spite of this, I am having another cosmetic procedure in November. Can you suggest any supplements and anything to help the skin that I could start taking now?...
Read Answer

Cows' milk and constipation
My two-year-old son has been constipated now for over a month. Would soy milk be a better substitute for cows' milk to help alleviate this problem?...
Read Answer

Cracked and dry skin
I suffer badly from cracked and dried skin on my heels and my husband has the same problem with chapped lips. Is there anything that will help us through winter?...
Read Answer

Cracked and sore lips
For the past six weeks, I have suffered from cracked and sore lips. I’ve tried various balms with no success. I do suffer from cold sores from time to time but they disappear very quickly. I have not changed my make-up or moisturising cream, but I have not been able to use lipstick for almost two months....
Read Answer

Cramping leg muscles
My leg muscles often feel as if they are going to cramp up and since this now happening more frequently, I am seeking an alternative solution to stop it...
Read Answer

Cranberry juice and cystitis
I suffer badly from cystitis and have been drinking cranberry juice to help relieve the symptoms but I read recently, this could in fact, make the condition worse because of the sugar content in commercial brands. Is there a herbal solution?...
Read Answer

Cream for Acne rosacea
I suffer from Acne rosacea for which I have been prescribed 'roseliane cream.' Unfortunately, my pharmacist is having trouble tracking this down; and I am not optimistic that he will succeed. Can you help?...
Read Answer

Crohn's disease
I was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease three years ago and have taken varying combinations of Mesalazine, Aziathroprine and Prednisolone without much success. Are there any alternative treatments that might help?...
Read Answer

Curcumin and Alzheimer's
Can you please comment about the research into the possible benefits of curcumin for Alzheimer’s disease. It's been on TV recently and also I found some US websites referring to its usefulness?...
Read Answer

Curry leaf and diabetes
I have been reading about some of the encouraging findings over the use of curry leaf for diabetes. Is there any particular supplement that you would recommend?...
Read Answer