Severe reaction to mosquito bites
I am in my late forties and have, in the last couple of years, suddenly started to react violently to mosquito bites. They blister and swell and look infected. I use anti-histamine tablets which reduce the swelling but isn’t there something I can do to stop them biting in the first place?...
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Severe teen eczema
I am 12 years old and suffer from severe eczema. I don’t want to use creams which have strong chemicals in them because I’m worried about getting asthma too. I’ve tried lots of different creams; none of them have helped and now my skin is scarred in many places. What can I do about the eczema and is there any treatment for the scars?...
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Sexual tonic for women
At Christmas, you wrote about a supplement called Manpower for men and this has done wonders for my partner. Is there anything similar that women can take?...
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Shy bladder syndrome
I suffer from a psychological condition called Shy Bladder Syndrome (Avoidance Paruesis), which makes it hard to pass water. A decade ago, I had surgery, which left one of my kidneys functioning at just 25%. I tried hypnosis, which did not help. What can I now do to nourish kidney function and help rebuild my energy levels....
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Simple supplementation for thrush
have suffered from thrush almost constantly for 15 years. I have now adopted a three-pronged attack by changing my diet and taking anti-fungal agents and probiotics. The trouble is, I have ended up with a very long list of supplements to take and so want to find a way to make it shorter and less costly....
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Sinus condition
For the last year or so, I have been troubled by an apparent sinus condition. The symptoms include itchy red eyes, swelling below and above the eyes and a runny nose. One doctor diagnosed an allergy. Another prescribed a nose spray which provides temporary relief but which contains steroids. Can you suggest an alternative?...
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Sinusitis and ear infections
I am currently recovering from yet another bout of sinusitus and ear infection. These seem to be my `weak spots’ and whenever I get run down or feel tired and stressed, I get one of these infections. I am fed-up with decongestants, steam inhalations and a raft of remedies that don’t work. What do you suggest?...
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Sinusitis remedies during pregnancy
My 38-year-old daughter suffers with severe sinusitis; at times, her whole face aches and even her teeth are tender. The problem is, since she is five months pregnant – and still breastfeeding a 10-month-old baby, the doctor cannot prescribe anything, Can you help?...
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Skin graft scars
Nine years ago, following a burns injury, my son had skin grafts on his left shoulder and arm. He is very conscious of the scars and has been teased and bullied because of them. His specialist has suggested further skin grafts to try and improve the appearance but I wondered if any alternative remedy could achieve a better result?...
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SLS-free toiletries
I want to find shampoos and toothpastes that do not contain sodium laurel sulphate (SLS). Can you suggest anything?...
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