Diverticulitis and dietary fibre
I have recently been told I have diverticulitis. My doctor says I must eat plenty of fibre so I would appreciate any dietary advice and I wondered if any supplements would help too?...
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Diverticulosis
My mother has just come out of hospital where the doctors diagnosed diverticulosis. Can you tell me exactly what this is, what causes it and what she can now do to control it. Is there an alternative cure?...
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Dizziness and parasites
I’ve been suffering from what I can only describe as “dizziness” for nearly a year now. I have always been healthy and have never taken time off work but ever since I returned from a holiday in Thailand last March, I’ve not been able to shake what I first thought was jet-lag. I’ve had lots of tests all of which say there’s nothing wrong with me but I have a constant feelings of dizziness, unsteadiness and disorientation, together with a persistent low grade headache. What do you suggest?...
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Double vision and floaters
I have had a lot of problems with my eyesight and now suffer from double vision. I also see black “floaters.” Can you suggest anything that could help?...
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DPLA (DP-phenylalanine) to boost mood
I recently discovered an alternative “pick-me-up” remedy to St John’s Wort. This one combines vitamin B6 with vitamin C and something called DPLA (DP-phenylalanine) all of which are available from Holland & Barrett. Can you explain how DPLA works and the significance of combining it with vitamins B6 and C?...
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Drinking water from boiled rice
In the Far East, families drink the water they have boiled their rice in to stay healthy. Is there any virtue in us doing the same? I also throw away the split pea water and was wondering if I am wasting valuable nutrients there too?...
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Dry eyes
I put up with quite a lot of pain caused by dry eyes which my doctor tells me is incurable. I use drops and ointments, including so-called artificial tears, all to no avail. Please tell me there is something alternative that will work....
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Dry eyes and conjunctivitis
My doctor tells me I am suffering from dry eyes and that this is the reason I have been prone to repeated bouts of conjunctivitis. I don’t want to have to keep using unpleasant eye drops and creams so can you suggest an alternative?...
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Dry hair, skin and nails
My daughter has become “dry” which is the only way I can describe what is happening to her. Her hair, scalp, skin and nails are all dry and flaky and I am desperate to find something to remedy this. She is eight years old and drinks very little milk. Is there something lacking in her diet?...
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Dry skin and chapped lips
My 13-year-old daughter suffers from dry skin all over her body, including her face. Her lips are always dry and chapped too, I've tried lots of things with no success. Any advice please?...
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