Home Remedy For Hot Flushes
Sage extract: A simple remedy you can prepare at home for the treatment of hot flushes and sweating.
Battle Bacteria, Conquer Colds, Fight Flu’s
Nip those colds in the bud! I have seen some very severe cases of bad colds and ’flu in the clinic this winter. Best to take a few preventative measures now. Don’t let’s play host to unwelcome viruses.
Publications Available
The Healthy Gut Guide and, Mai Piu Stanche! or a rough English translation “Never again tired!” are still available for purchase from the clinic and Revive is available online and from some book stores.
Continue Reading →Enzyme Enhancing Salad
Try to obtain organic vegetables wherever possible, these will naturally be richer in all nutrients as well as have increased enzyme power.
Not Enough!
That’s the common response I receive to my frequently asked fairly standard naturopathic question “How much water do you drink each day?”… sad but true!
I sometimes even hear, “I don’t like the taste” or “water is boring”, oh dear.
Naturopathy on Holiday!
Yes, I know. I can hear you all saying “I bet she’s off to France yet again!” Well yes, you’re right, but the cherries will be in season, all the wildflowers will be blossoming and it’s impossible to shake this French addiction!
HRT and Candida
A recent study cited in the Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease (what a title!!), found that women taking postmenopausal replacement therapy, are prone to Candida infection of the vulva and vagina.
Childhood Asthma, Eczema and the plastic bottle
Links between asthma, allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and eczema and plastic feeding bottles have been suggested in research reported in Clinical and Developmental Immunology (2012; doi 10.1155).
Sunscreen Schishms Revisited
With more glorious warm days ahead of us, time to remind ourselves of the importance of using natural sunscreens. Evidence has shown that several common sunscreen chemicals have toxic or adverse effects on human health.
Statins and Prostate Cancer
Cholesterol lowering medications, collectively known as the statin group of drugs (Lipitor, Simvastatin) are one of the most commonly prescribed medications taken by middle-aged men on a daily basis. This group of men is also at increased risk of developing prostate cancer.