Cystitis and menopause
I am 49 and have suffered from cystitis since I was 18. My mother, sister and daughter all suffer from it too. I have taken antibiotics to treat this regularly over the years and started taking FOS after reading one of your articles. I am now going through the menopause and wondered what you would advise?...
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Daily water intake
We often read that we should be drinking at least eight glasses of water a day. Do you agree with this and should it all be water or can we substitute other fluids such as fruit juice, tea, soft drinks and soups?...
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Dairy alternatives for kids
My five-year-old son is always prone to coughs and colds. We have reduced his intake of dairy products which seems to be helping but I am worried that he is drinking almost no milk (which he misses) and eating very little dairy. Is there something that can compensate and anything else we can give him to protect him from the pollution on this island? I already give him a probiotic?...
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Dairy-free calcium
After cutting out dairy products for a 28-day detox, I feel so well I am considering eliminating them altogether from my diet. However, I am worried about getting enough calcium and keeping my bones in good condition. Any advice?...
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Dairy-free probiotic
My toddler son has a dairy allergy and I am having trouble finding a dairy-free probiotic. After various tests, doctors have prescribed antibiotics so it is important I find supplements I can give him to keep his digestive and immune systems strong. I have searched the health shops and internet with no success and in any event, am worried about how to give him tablets or anything that tastes unpleasant....
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Damaged fallopian tubes due to chlamydia
One of my work colleagues has just told me she has been diagnosed with a chlamydia infection. Both fallopian tubes have been damaged and so although she is only 32, her only chance of conceiving will be by IVF. Can you recommend anyone who can help her cleanse her system and really prepare for this?...
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Damaged nerve endings due to shingles
Three years ago I had shingles, which damaged the nerve endings on the right side of my body. I tried prescription painkillers but was left feeling like a zombie. Now, I’m in intense pain all day with no respite unless I am asleep. Do you think any of the alternative therapies such as acupuncture or kinesiology might help?...
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Dandruff
I have very bad dandruff and although I’ve used almost every well-known product you can think of that should have cleared it nothing has really worked. Can you suggest an alternative solution?...
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Dark circles under the eyes
I am developing dark circles under the eyes and while I read somewhere that drinking orange juice would help since the vitamin C can stimulate collagen, I cannot tolerate citrus juice so that won’t work for me. Can you suggest something else?...
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Dealing with back pain
I noticed you wrote about dealing with back pain a few weeks ago. Aside from using homeopathy, what else did you do to get back on your feet?...
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