Radiation therapy and schisandra
My 26-year-old niece has just started a 12-week course of radiotherapy to deal with cancerous cells on her ovaries. The speed with which she has started this treatment has given her no time to build up her resources. Is there anything she can take now to counter the side effects without affecting the treatment itself?...
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Raspberry leaf tea during pregnancy
I would appreciate your comments on Raspberry leaf tea. I am 32 years old and am 36 weeks pregnant with my third child. I underwent an emergency caesarean with my first baby and narrowly avoided it with my second. I am anxious to ensure labour this time goes as smoothly as possible. ...
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Raynaud's and the outdoors
I love being outside, working in the garden but I suffer from Raynaud’s syndrome which can make it almost impossible to leave the house at this time of the year. I have read that fish oil, vitamin B3, evening primrose oil, magnesium and ginkgo biloba supplements may help. What do you think?...
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Raynaud's and verrucas
I have bad circulation and suffer from both Raynaud’s disease and persistent verrucas. I wondered if the two might be linked but in any event, could you recommend something to boost both circulation and immunity to get rid of this virus?...
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Raynaud's Syndrome
Each winter, I suffer from Raynaud’s Syndrome with my fingers and toes going numb. I’ve been taking a Ginkgo biloba supplement for six weeks now but so far, the effect had been zero. How long before I can conclude it is not going to work for me?...
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Receding gums
I am a healthy 37-year-old woman and have had good teeth and gums for some years now, following a conscientious regimen instigated by my dentist and hygienist. However, I recently noticed that the gumline above my two front teeth is receding. Is there anything that can help stop or even reverse this and rebuild the gum?...
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Recurrent ear infections
I am plagued by recurrent ear infections. I had hoped a recent operation to remove fragments of broken bone from the top of my nose would put a stop to the problem but it has not worked. (I broke my nose when playing rugby and my doctors thought this was causing a blockage in the airways which led to the ear infections.) Any ideas?...
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Recurrent headaches
Since February this year, I have suffered recurrent headaches, which have been diagnosed as tension headaches. This all started after a viral type illness and while every test I have had has come back clear, I know I am not right and have had to postpone my wedding. Can you help?...
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Recurrent mouth ulcers
My 16-year-old son suffers regular bouts of mouth ulcers. In recent months, they have become more severe with the ulcers occurring at the back of his throat, as well as his tongue, gums and cheeks. We have used mouth washed and various soothing agents but can find no advice on how to prevent or cure them. He will be sitting his GCSEs this summer and I wonder if the stress of upcoming exams may be making the problem worse? I also suffered mouth ulcers in my teens....
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Recurrent Thrush
I have suffered from recurrent thrush since the birth of my second child, four years ago. I have been tested for diabetes which has been ruled out but swabs show that I do have a yeast infection. I am looking for a safe remedy that does not have side-effects....
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