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Herbal remedies for stomach ache
Monday, 18 Jan, 2010 – 5:00 | No Comment
Herbal remedies for stomach ache

This week Mr Green ended up with stomach ache.
He didn’t have any other symptoms, just griping pains; like sharp spasms, lots of rumbling and a feeling of nausea.
He looked pretty pale and was clearly not …

Traditional, Complementary medicine & Alternative health Treatments for colic
Thursday, 31 Dec, 2009 – 5:00 | No Comment
Traditional, Complementary medicine & Alternative health Treatments for colic

Colic affects up to one in five babies and is characterised by daily bouts of inconsolable crying, usually at around the same time, commonly early evening. The baby’s legs are drawn up to the abdomen, …

What’s in your throat sweets? Try manuka honey! (reader discount)
Monday, 14 Dec, 2009 – 5:03 | No Comment
What’s in your throat sweets? Try manuka honey! (reader discount)

This time of year there are plenty of coughs and sore throats doing the rounds.
As a child I used to have a packet of Lockets in my pocket during the winter months. I hated the …

Protect herbal medicine
Wednesday, 21 Oct, 2009 – 9:29 | 5 Comments
Protect herbal medicine

Back in August, we bought your awareness to Codex Alimentarius which could restrict herbal, vitamin and mineral supplements to prescription only status.
Now herbal medicine is under threat again by the government in the UK.
The Department …

4 instant energy boosters
Thursday, 13 Aug, 2009 – 17:02 | 9 Comments
4 instant energy boosters

We all have days when our energy is low.
If it continues for a long period of time, then it’s important to look at and treat the underlying cause.
Sometimes, however, we just have a busy day, …

Natural remedies for swine flu prevention
Wednesday, 12 Aug, 2009 – 12:12 | 5 Comments
Natural remedies for swine flu prevention

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll know all about swine ‘flu.
As we move towards autumn and the cooler months, how can we protect ourselves and our family from the effects of coughs, colds …

3 herbs for natural headache remedies
Wednesday, 22 Jul, 2009 – 5:00 | 6 Comments
3 herbs for natural headache remedies

I love the concept of using food and herbs as medicine. Mother Nature can provide us with an effective and safe medicine chest and there is so much you can grow at home.
If you suffer …

3 natural remedies for catarrh
Friday, 17 Jul, 2009 – 4:58 | 2 Comments
3 natural remedies for catarrh

When the membranes of the throat and nose and irritated, such as after a cold, excess mucus can form; called catarrh. Catarrh is irritating and can lead to pains in the sinuses or head. In …

Update on Qu Chi Acupressure band for hayfever - week 3
Tuesday, 30 Jun, 2009 – 6:33 | No Comment
Update on Qu Chi Acupressure band for hayfever - week 3

I’m a week late with my hayfever update. If you remember, I’ve been trialling the Qu Chi Acupressure band.
Three weeks into the hayfever season and it’s been an appalling week. To be fair, I STILL …

Natural remedies for PCOS
Wednesday, 24 Jun, 2009 – 10:44 | 4 Comments
Natural remedies for PCOS

PCOS (Polycystic ovary syndrome) is an endocrine disorder, which effects around 5% of women.
The most common features are:

Obesity
Irregular or absent periods
Excessive male hormones leading to excess facial hair (hirsutism)
Infertility