Cluster headaches
Six years ago, my 33-year-old son was diagnosed as having cluster headaches. Since then, he has taken various medications which have kept the worst of these headaches at bay - but a few weeks ago, he started a new cluster and nothing has helped. He took Prednisolone for a week, which deadened the pain but did not make it go completely. He has now been put on Verapamil which does not seem to be helping either. Can you suggest any alternative?...
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Lymphatic leukaemia
My 13-year-old son has recovered from lymphatic leukaemia, which he had a year ago. He is doing fine now but I wondered if he should be on a special diet to build up his immune system?...
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Earlier this year I was diagnosed as suffering from multiple sclerosis. I have always tried to eat healthily but I am even more anxious to look after myself properly now. I am 37 and married with two children. I don’t smoke and drink very little alcohol. I suffer from IBS and watch my diet very carefully. What else do you suggest?...
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Ovarian cyst treatment
My 18-year-old daughter has been diagnosed with an ovarian cyst, which will soon be drained. I understand the conventional treatment is the contraceptive pill but am worried about the long-term use of hormones, especially as she has taken the pill before and suffered from headaches. We would be grateful for any advice you can give us....
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Possible genetic damage
My husband and I want to start a family this year but are very concerned that several years ago, we blithely used a lotion following a misdiagnosis of scabies. I have since read reports that this lotion, which contained malathion, can cause genetic damage. Should be still be worried about this and what do you suggest to increase our chances of conception and having a healthy baby?...
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Vitamin C as an anti-histamine
I had been told that taking vitamins B and C together will have an anti-histamine action in the body. Since I am a hay fever sufferer, I wondered if this is true. Also, my daughter recently suffered an anaphylactic reaction to a wasp sting. Would these remedies help her too?...
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Betacarotene
For several years, I’ve taken Nature’s Plus Natural Beta Carotene capsules 25,000 IU Vitamin A Activity (this is what’s written on the label). It is made by a US company called Natural Organics Inc but my supplier has stopped importing it. It’s an amazing cure for colds - I take six capsules, along with 1g of vitamin C at the first sign of infection - and it always works. Do you know where I can get it or something similar? I’ve searched the Internet with no luck....
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Eczema and allergies in infants
My 13-month-old daughter suffers from eczema, is allergic to cow’s milk and sensitive to eggs. She is prone to thrush and I wondered if there is anything that could help her fight these infections. The last attack was triggered by antibiotics. I am also very worried about her upcoming MMR. We’re seeing a paediatrician soon but she’s had painful reactions to all her previous vaccinations....
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Cellulite
I have searched your website to find a remedy to tackle cellulite but you don’t seem to have written anything on this topic. Is there no hope for all us women who suffer from this problem?...
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Persistent respiratory problems
I have been suffering from respiratory problems for around 12 months - these include a sore throat, hoarse voice and deep-seated cough - all of which leave me feeling exhausted. I am now waiting for a chest X-ray although my doctor seems to think I am simply prone to viral infections. Is there anything I could take to relieve these symptoms?...
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