Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention
Please help me get in training for a long haul flight to Australia next year. My legs are “heavy” and fat at the best of times and I don’t react well to short haul flights so I am dreading it. Do you recommend I take aspirin to help prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis and if so, how much? ...
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Deer Antler Velvet
Some of my friends take an alternative medicine called Deer Antler Velvet, which is supposedly harvested in New Zealand. My friends use it for joint pain and fatigue but I am sceptical. Do you know anything about it?...
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Dependence on Prozac
I have been taking Prozac for 18 months, ever since my long-term relationship broke down. Although I feel I am coping better with life, I am scared to stop in case I relapse and am now worried about my dependence on this drug. There must be a better way to keep depression at bay....
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Depression - healing foods
Having suffered from depression for many years, I am gradually finding ways of keeping it at bay. Recently, I read how certain foods can boost the production of serotonin in the body to life the mood. Is this right and if so, which foods would help?...
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Depression due to smoking
I suffer from bouts of depression brought on by the fact that I cannot seem to give up smoking. Can you suggest any foods or remedies that might help?...
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Dermatitis seborreica
Over the last 16 months, I have been bothered by small wounds on my scalp, under the hair. I have been told I am suffering from dermatitis seborreica. I’ve tried numerous treatments, shampoos and skin lotions but nothing has helped. What should I do?...
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De-Tox programme risks
I’ve been on a De-Tox programme for four weeks taking Carrot Juice and Grape Juice, three times a day. A friend feels I am taking too much and may be giving myself vitamin poisoning. I also take a mixture of vitamins pills daily. Am I at risk and if so, what should my daily intake be?...
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Diarrhoea, constipation and piles
I suffer from terrible digestive problems where my symptoms alternate between diarrhoea and constipation. I have also noticed blood on several occasions, especially when I have had to strain to pass a stool. I have now been told I have piles so I want a remedy for this and some way to cleanse my digestive system. What do you recommend?...
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Dietary measures for hyperactive children
Some months ago, you mentioned not giving oranges, apples, and tomatoes to “hyperactive” children. Can you explain why these foods should be avoided and suggest any other dietary measures that could help my three-year-old son who is very bright but who will not sit still for more than a few seconds....
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Distilled water
I was rather puzzled by the instruction to drink distilled water every day that you published in reply to a question on prostate health, (January 31, 1999). Surely you mean filtered water or spring water?...
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