HRT replacement
I am in my late fifties and have always been fit and well. I had been happily taking HRT for six years until last year, when I came off it after deciding the risks could outweigh the benefits. I am now suffering the kind of aches and pains that my contemporaries complain of, and while my doctor has ruled out any serious inflammatory condition, I want to take something that makes me feel as well as I used to. What can you recommend?...
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Humidity and hot flushes
I am currently going through the menopause and experiencing quite bad hot sweats. We have made plans to travel in the Far East over Christmas and while I am looking forward to the holiday, I am not looking forward to more heat and humidity. Is there anything I can take with me or anything I can do to help?...
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Hyperactivity and EFAs
My son is nine years old and hyperactive. I have been giving him Omega-3 fatty acids and he has improved as a result but I was wondering, what foods contain these fats and will it harm him if I give him the supplement plus more of these foods in his diet?...
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Hypertension
Could you tell us how to take a more natural approach to hypertension? ...
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Hypertension and salt intake
Since I suffer from hypertension, everyone is always telling me I must cut down on salt. What nobody can tell me is how much I actually need? I am 65, fit and active. Do you know?...
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Hysterectomy resulting in chronic pain
Nine years ago, I had a hysterectomy which left me with chronic pain. I’ve just spent a month in a clinic which was supposed to help, but they admitted that conventional medicine had nothing left to offer me. I’ve had every treatment going and far too much surgery. Can you suggest any alternatives? I’m 51 and don’t want to spend the rest of my life in this pain....
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IBS alongside other conditions
I suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and tend to get kidney stones, cold sores, and thrush. A few months ago, I also had an operation for breast cancer and what I now find is that some things that might be good for one condition exacerbate the other. How do I cope with this?...
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ICSI and conception
My husband and I have been trying for our second child for almost three years. He has a very low sperm count with a high abnormality rate (90%). We have been advised to try ICSI but are concerned about abnormalities and multiple births. My husband takes vitamin C every day, does not smoke and drinks only six units of alcohol a week. Ironically, we did not have any problems conceiving our first child....
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IgA Nethropathy
Six months ago, I was diagnosed as having a kidney disease called IgA Nethropathy. The symptoms, which include high blood pressure, are being kept under control with tablets (Istin). My consultant says I will not get better but that I should be able to control this condition so that I don’t feel sick and can lead a normal life. He also suggested cranberry juice might help. Is there anything else I should be eating or avoiding? I am 32 and male....
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Immune system boosting
At the age of 50, I seem to be increasingly susceptible to colds and flu. I already take vitamin C and a good multisupplement and I try to eat several portions of fresh vegetables each day. Is there anything else I can take to boost my immune system?...
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