Statins and Rheumatoid Arthritis
You may remember an article I wrote in an earlier newsletter regarding the association of cholesterol-lowering statin drugs and an increased risk for men of developing prostate cancer.
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Sage extract: A simple remedy you can prepare at home for the treatment of hot flushes and sweating. 
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. 

Try to obtain organic vegetables wherever possible, these will naturally be richer in all nutrients as well as have increased enzyme power. 
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!
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! 
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. 
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). 
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.