Common ailments
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
Read MoreHerbal Medicine Week 20th to 27th June 2009
You’ll be aware from some of my posts that we use herbs for both culinary and medicinal uses, here at Chez Green. In fact, my recipe for home made cough syrup is one of the most viewed pages on the site! Organised by the National Institute of Medical Herbalists, the aim of herbal medicine week…
Read Morenatural remedies for hayfever – update 2
I’m well and truly in the depths of hayfever season now! As you might remember from last week’s post, I have been using the Qu Chi acupressure band with great success. I found a 60% reduction in symptoms straight away; notably an absence of sneezing fits, streaming nose and itchy eyes. By the middle of…
Read MoreQu Chi acupressure band for hayfever
I’ve had hayfever since I was 7. Back then I took various antihistamines, steroids, eye drops and nasal sprays. The toxic drugs were awful; they may well have reduced the symptoms, but they made me feel like a zombie and I hate to think about what all those chemicals did to my little liver. As…
Read Morenatural and safe headache cure
How often do you get a headache? They are a common ailment (affecting up to 78% of the population) and the number one source of pain, which prompts patients to consult their GP! Most headaches are treated with over the counter remedies or natural, alternative therapies and do not require medical attention. Causes include tension,…
Read More3 therapies that make you slim – part two
Yesterday we talked about hypnotherapy, NLP and acupuncture as complimentary therapies for helping you to slim. Going it alone on a slimming programme is never easy, so if a complementary therapy promises to assist in making the process quicker or easier, we’re usually up for it! Today, I’m going to talk about three other therapies…
Read More3 therapies to make you slim!
I’m sure the number one wish of most women is to be slimmer. Judging by the number of diet ‘gurus’ and diet books out there, many women are striving to lose some weight. Many women are willing to try anything to squeeze into a size smaller and will try anything that promises an easy ride…
Read MoreGrow your own drugs DVD available
[amazon-product small=”1″]B00264GLCE[/amazon-product]If, like me, you’ve been enjoying the ‘Grow your own drugs‘ series with Ethnobotanist and gardener James Wong, you’ll be delighted to hear that his DVD is due out on May 4th. I’m passionate about people taking responsibility for their health. There are so many natural, safe and effective remedies growing in our own…
Read More4 natural remedies for period pain
Around 80 per cent of women experience period pain at some stage in their lives. Nearly ten per cent of women admit to being nearly bedridden with period pain at some time during their cycle. Fortunately, there are many natural remedies available. By taking time to try different remedies or making subtle lifestyle changes you…
Read MoreBoost your energy – 4 natural remedy tips
Feeling tired all the time? Is it hard to get out of bed in the mornings? Do you have a mid afternoon slump? Are you suffering from insomnia? Or do you get in from work, ready for bed? Around 10 per cent of people have ‘TATT’ or Tired All The Time syndrome with no identifiable…
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