Protein supplement for teens
My 13 year old daughter is in full-time ballet training and I have been giving her (on the advise of one of her teachers) her the Sanatogen protein supplement bought from Boots. However, I have been told they have now discontinued this product and although I have searched in health stores, I have found nothing except bodybuilding supplements which I am not sure would be appropriate for a teenage girl. Can you suggest an alternative?...
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Psoriasis - alternative to steroid creams
Can you suggest something for psoriasis? I was using steroid creams which sometimes worked until I fell pregnant last year. I am still breastfeeding and so need an alternative. At the moment, I am using baby oil but my scalp, forehead, abdomen and left shin are badly affected....
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Psoriasis in the summer
Like many other psoriasis sufferers, I am dreading summer and the thought I am going to have to take my clothes off. I usually apologise in advance for what people are going to see and keep my T-shirt on when I swim. There must be something I can do to put a stop to this. Help!...
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Psoriasis specialists in the UK
My 38-year-old husband has been diagnosed with psoriasis. He has flaky skin on his elbows and lower legs but his GP refuses to send him to a specialist, saying there is no cure for it. He does not smoke and rarely drinks alcohol but he does suffer from work-related stress. I’ve found experts in the US but surely there are specialists who can treat this disease here?...
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Pumpkin benefits
I know you can use food to influence mood and wondered what will happen when I feed my family pumpkin pie this Halloween. Can you also suggest a healthy use for the seeds?...
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Pycnogenol - how does it work?
I have come across a new supplement called Pycnogenol but cannot find out much about it. Can you tell me what it is and how it works?...
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Pycnogenol and stroke recovery
You wrote recently about Pycnogenol in cosmetics and how this antioxidant can help protect the brain, spinal nerves and connective tissue. I have suffered a stroke and wondered if it was available in capsule form as well as face creams?...
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Pycnogenol/French pine extract
I have read lots of different health claims for something called pycnogenol or French pine extract and wondered if you think this is a useful supplement. What does it do?...
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Quality skincare for dermatitis sufferers
I suffer from dermatitis and am worried that my cleanser or make-up may be making it worse. Can you recommend a good quality skincare system that will not cause any adverse reaction?...
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Quick-fix for tired eyes
Like lots of my friends, I am feeling the after-effects of a hectic start to the year. I look as tired as I feel, especially around the eyes, and wondered if you could recommend a “quick fix” boost to my looks and energy levels?...
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