Giving up smoking - mustering the willpower
Once again, I failed to quit smoking on national No Smoking Day. I got through the day but at 6pm, I cracked and had a cigarette. My boyfriend hates smoking and I really want to stop but just cannot muster the willpower. Is there anything you know of that can help me?...
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Glandular Fever
My sister, aged 17, has been diagnosed with glandular fever. She has had a course of antibiotics, which she has now finished. Her doctor has told her to drink plenty of fluids, eat sensibly and rest up. She is at college and busy doing work experience but she is tired all the time. What do you suggest?...
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Glandular fever
My 17-year-old daughter is suffering from glandular fever. Some days she is fine, on others her glands are badly swollen and her tonsils become infected. She is a keen singer and so her voice is also badly affected when she feels unwell. Aside from rest and avoiding stress, what else can she do? She’s taken a lot of antibiotics and we are concerned about the long term effects of this....
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Glandular fever
My eight-year-old grandson has glandular fever with all the usual symptoms, which has been confirmed by blood tests. His GP can offer no medication. Can you suggest any remedies that might be helpful to him?...
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Glaucoma and macular degeneration
My father has glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration and is about to have a cataract removed. I understand both these conditions are hereditary, which is worrying for not only myself but my two sons as well. Can you suggest anything that might protect us from developing the same problems in the future?...
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Glucosamine and Turmeric for arthritis
My mother has been diagnosed with arthritis in her hip and lower back. She is having physiotherapy at the moment but I was wondering would collagen be a help for her and if so what distributor would you recommend?...
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Glucosamine Sulphate and shellfish allergy
I know lots of people take Glucosamine Sulphate to help their osteoarthritis and with other joint problems but I am not sure if this supplement can be taken by anyone with an allergy to shellfish. I have seen this warning on some brands but not on others. I also notice that some formulations contain Chondroitin and others do not. Is this what makes the difference?...
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Glucosamine supplementation
Although I am currently healthy, I am approaching middle age and so am thinking about taking a glucosamine supplement to prevent problems in later life. However, I am not sure whether I should buy a supplement that includes chondroitin or not. What do you think?...
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Glue ear
My three-and-a-half-year-old son has just been diagnosed as having glue ear. His hearing has been tested and described as poor and I have been told he should have grommets inserted as soon as possible. I am uneasy about him having a general anaesthetic. Is there an alternative?...
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Golfer's elbow
I have been suffering from “golfer’s elbow” for over a year now. My doctor prescribed anti-inflammatory tablets which I took for a month, followed by a pain-relief commercial gel. Neither of these really worked so I was offered steroid injections. I have tried acupuncture and shiatsu treatments, which did improve things, but I would like to get rid of this pain for good. What do you recommend?...
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