Chickenpox is a common childhood illness which most children catch at some point and which is often mild. Chickenpox is infectious from about one to two days before the rash develops, until all the blisters have fully crusted over. Homeopathic remedies may help to ease itching and discomfort, prevent infection and scarring and speed up [...]
When it comes to hayfever, homeopathic remedies can provide quick, effective relief without any side effects. For the most effective long term relief, homeopathic desensitisation taken alongside the remedy that is most indicated for your symptoms works best. Desensitisation involves taking a homeopathic remedy made from whatever you are allergic to, for example, tree, grass, [...]
The spring issue of ihealth magazine is now out and features my article “Managing Premenstrual Syndrome: Natural Remedies for PMS”. PMS is a condition that affects many women and symptoms can range from mild irritability and breast tenderness to severe moods swings, bloating, extreme fatigue and debilitating headaches. Some women only actually feel like themselves [...]
January Detoxification Tips If you overindulged over the festive period now is a great time to give your body a well deserved cleanse. Our bodies are equipped with a sophisticated detoxification system which works constantly to help neutralise toxins, mostly without us even realising it. However, this amazing system is put under additional pressure during [...]
Are you suffering from food allergy or food intolerance? The December issue of ihealth magazine is now out with lots of health tips for the festive season. It also features my article “Understanding Food Allergy and Intolerance”. As a Nutritional Therapist, food allergy and intolerance is an area that I am often consulted about. [...]
Natural Approaches for Arthritis for National Arthritis Week I am sharing some natural health support for people with arthritis including nutritional tips, homeopathic remedy guidance and the supplement programme that I used for a family member with Rheumatoid Arthritis with excellent results. Diet has a considerable effect on joint health and whilst we each have [...]
I am delighted to have had my raise gluten health awareness article published in the new health magazine ihealth. I chose to write about gluten to raise awareness about the diverse range of health conditions that can be affected by this controversial grain. These conditions include, digestive problems, osteoporosis, recurrent anaemia, fatigue, brain fog, infertility, [...]
Find out the effects of Vitamin D on your body Vitamin D is most well-known for its role in bone health as it facilitates calcium absorption. However, modern research is highlighting that vitamin D is also involved in many other areas of our health, especially in cardiovascular, immune and psychological health. Natural Production of Vitamin [...]
Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis caused by elevated levels of uric acid in the blood which crystallises. The crystals are deposited in joints, tendons, and surrounding tissues causing pain and inflammation. Contributory factors to gout High purine diet (see below) Food intolerances Diabetes and Insulin Resistance Stress Hypothyroidism Excess weight Over eating Foods [...]
