Cranberries are one of the most popular natural health remedies to both treat and prevent urinary tract infections, also known as UTI or cystitis. Cranberries contain unique substances, known as PACs, which stop bacteria from sticking to the urinary tract walls. When bacteria cannot stick, they are naturally flushed away […]
Monthly Archives: April 2016
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Midsummer’s Day, 21st June, is the worse day of the year for hayfever sufferers, as it falls during the height of the grass pollen season, and hot sunny days cause pollen counts to soar. As a doctor I’ve prescribed, used and recommended many hay fever treatments and formed strong views […]
Herbal remedies are more effective for preventing and treating a common cold than anything I can prescribe as a doctor. I’ve reviewed what I believe are the best natural cold remedies below and provided links to the research evidence. If you’ve tried any of these, or any other product, please […]
Glucosamine is one of the best supplements to reduce any joint pain, inflammation and stiffness associated with osteoarthritis or sport injuries. Although it was initially thought to provide building blocks for building cartilage, researchers now know that the main action of glucosamine is to damp down inflammation and act as a biological […]
As a doctor I’ve tried, recommended and prescribed many pain-relieving creams and gels to treat painful joints, backache, sore muscles, strained tendons and sprained ligaments. Medical guidelines even recommend that doctors prescribe topical creams and gels to treat mild to moderate joint pain. The best pain relief creams and gels […]
Many coenzyme Q10 supplements are available, but some are better than others. To help you select the best form of coenzyme Q10 supplement for you, I’ve reviewed the difference between ubiquinone, ubiquinol and mitoquinone below, and explain why coenzyme Q10 is one of the supplements I take every day. Coenzyme […]