‘The aim of the wise is not to secure pleasure, but to avoid pain.’ Aristotle Pain is something everyone experiences from time to time, but latest research shows that just under 28 million people in the UK experience persistent or chronic pain, and nearly 50 million adults in the US […]
natural remedies
25 posts
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is the most common vaginal condition in women, and causes unpleasant symptoms of smelly discharge, soreness and irritation. Unfortunately, even when treated with antibiotics, it usually comes back quickly unless you know how to cure bacterial vaginosis for good. This involves using probiotic supplements that keep the […]
Head lice are a fact of life and many effective treatments are available to both treat and prevent infestations. Although they can seem difficult to eradicate, and appear to keep coming back, it just takes perseverance to break their life cycle of these lice. I’ve reviewed what I believe are […]
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 […]
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 […]