High cholesterol and homocysteine
I am taking an antioxidant complex which includes 50mg of L-Cysteine, which I understood is formed from a substance called homocysteine. Recently, I read that homocysteine can cause higher cholesterol levels - so I am now worried I may be putting my health more at risk by taking this supplement? Can you advise?...
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High cholesterol levels
There is a strong history of heart disease in my family and I have now been told my cholesterol level is very high. I’ve had my homocysteine levels checked and they are normal. I am loathe to take cholesterol-lowering drugs so what can you suggest, aside from garlic?...
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HIV positive
Our son has just been diagnosed as being HIV positive. I have checked your website and you have not covered this topic before. Do you have any advice for keeping him well?...
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Holistic nail polish
My wife likes to grow and paint her nails but appears to be allergic to most commercial polishes which bring her face out in red blotches. Do you know of a polish that would be safe for her skin and is there anything that will help keep her nails strong? ...
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Home remedy for eye allergies
I suffer badly from allergies and my eyes itch constantly. I have thought about making my own soothing herbal eyewash but am not sure what to use or how to go about this? Can you give me any guidance?...
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Homeopathy and heart problems
About a year ago, I had a heart attack. I am taking a number of prescription medicines and natural supplements including cod liver oil, acidophilus, vitamin E, and flaxseed oil. I have been thinking about homeopathy but am worried this might prove harmful? What do you think?...
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Honey and hay fever
I am 41 and have suffered from hay fever, sometimes very severe, since the age of 16. For the last two years, I have been adding 1 tablespoon of honey, three times a day to a hot drink and my symptoms virtually disappear. If I stop taking the honey, the hay fever comes back. I am happy I stumbled across this remedy but why should this be the case?...
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Hopi ear candles for removing earwax
Our 14-year-old son has developed a build-up of wax in his ears. We’ve heard there is an “alternative” method that “burns” the wax away. Can you tell us anything about this technique? Can we do it ourselves?...
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Horopito for persistent candida
I use bioyoghurts and stick to a low sugar diet to keep a persistent thrush infection under control but I am travelling to Kenya in the autumn and am concerned about the heat and my diet. Is there anything I can take which will help keep it in check?...
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HRT and blood pressure
I have been taking HRT for 14 years and at my last check-up, my blood pressure was found to be very high. I am now thinking about coming off the HRT but is there something I can take for the blood pressure along with an alternative?...
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