Dead Sea salt and Dead Sea mud were revered for their health and beauty benefits by both Cleopatra and the Queen of Sheba. In modern times, they are used as a cosmetic treatment for the skin and to support the medical treatment of psoriasis, eczema and arthritis. Dead Sea mud […]
Dr Sarah Brewer
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Eczema is named from the Greek word, ekzeein, which means ‘to boil over’ as in severe eczema the inflamed skin seems to erupt. There are many different types of eczema, but the underlying treatment approach is the same – to reduce irritation, damp down redness and inflammation, soothe itching and […]
When dietary changes and natural remedies alone do not solve your heartburn or indigestion, a range of over counter options are available. But how do you choose which is the best heartburn medicine for you – an antacid, or a medicine that switches off aid production? Here are some pointers. […]
Indoor allergies have become increasingly common, and an estimated one in 10 people now suffer from indoor mold allergy. In people attending allergy clinics, as many as one in five are diagnosed with symptoms of mold allergy. Symptoms of mold allergy An allergy is an exaggerated immune reaction to foreign […]
Ask any woman about cellulite and she will know exactly what you mean. Three out of four could even show you some. Here’s my medical review of the best cellulite treatments that work. These include creams and gels that sink into the skin and can improve the appearance of cellulite […]
Standing desks and under desk trainers can transform your health as well as your productivity at work by reducing discomfort and pain associated with sitting down for much of the day. If you are stuck indoors working at a desk and find it difficult to fit exercise into your day, […]
Occasional tiredness is normal, and affects everyone from time to time, but increasing numbers of people admit to feeling tired all the time. Some researchers estimate it affects as many as one in three people at any one time and that the most common cause is stress. Interestingly, more women […]
Bad breath, or halitosis, is something that apparently even our best friends would find too embarrassing to tell us about. Unfortunately, it’s also a problem that’s difficult to spot yourself. That’s why bad breath affects 8 out of 10 people at some time in their life and can become a […]
Mobile phones are an indispensable part of modern life, but there are health concerns about the radiofrequency electromagnetic fields they generate. That’s why I’ve started using an R2L device to reduce cell phone radiation by 70%. Reducing exposure to cell phone radiation, using the tips below, may help to reduce […]
Brittle nails, flaking nails and peeling nails are a common and annoying problem. You can cure brittle nails from the outside with a daily care regime that involves using a moisturising oil and applying a strengthening product. Just as important is to treat brittle nails from the inside, by taking […]
Every woman experiences unwanted facial hair at some time. You may be happy to let the odd stray hair grow on your upper lip or chin, or may choose to shave daily. As a doctor, I was first alerted to the problem when an elderly lady I loved resorted to […]
As a fellow sufferer, I know how unpleasant and annoying tennis elbow is, but as a result I also know how to cure tennis elbow fast. If left untreated, tennis elbow can take 6 months or more to resolve, but the following home remedies and exercises for tennis elbow will […]