Urinary stress incontinence
I suffer from urinary stress incontinence which is no joke when I have to run or try doing any form of exercise. I am sure lots of women suffer in secret from this embarrassing condition. Can you suggest anything that could help?...
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Urinary tract infection during pregnancy
I am pregnant with my second child. With my first, I had a urinary tract infecton which left me hospitalised at 25 weeks gestation. In between pregnancies, I have used cranberry tablets to ward off infection but are these safe to take during pregnancy?...
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Vaccinations and homeopathy
My two children, aged six and two-and-a-half, are having their first measles vaccinations in a month’s time. My older child has always reacted badly to any inoculations and my youngest is prone to bronchial infections, which take a long time to clear. What can I do to prepare them for these vaccinations and what can they take afterwards to help their recovery?...
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Varicose vein remedies
Over the past year, I have developed a rather unsightly varicose vein, despite training regularly on an exercise bicycle every other day for 20 minutes. Are there any remedies apart from surgery?...
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Varicose veins - avoiding them
Any advice on how to avoid varicose veins in later life? The thought of being another year closer to getting them in later life scares me half to death....
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Vasectomy reversal
I am hoping you can help restart my life. Six months ago, I had a 15-year-old vasectomy operation reversed. Sadly, a recent test showed no sperm are present. Is there any diet or supplement that can resurrect the production of sperm? I am vegetarian and have just celebrated my 48th birthday....
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Vegan source of DHA
I have heard there is a plant source of DHA available, which is suitable for vegans. I have asked everywhere and nobody can tell me where to get it - can you help?...
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Vegetable antihistamines
I suffer badly from hayfever every spring and wondered which vegetables, if any, would work as natural antihistamines in the body. Can you suggest which plants and herbs I should be growing to help alleviate my symptoms? ...
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Verrucas - an ongoing problem
My young son has an ongoing problem with verrucas, which I have been treating with over-the-counter products to no avail. Our GP says they will disappear of their own accord in time but I am concerned about the risk of them spreading, particularly since both my sons are keen swimmers....
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Vertical reflexology
Please could you explain what vertical reflexology is and what are the benefits, compared with normal reflexology?...
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