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Welcome to my Health Tips, here you will find naturopathic advice on a range a symtpoms, all laid out in categories such as 'allergy', 'general health'. |
Allergies advice
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Allergy sufferer?
Seasonal allergies, commonly referred to as hay fever (though they may have nothing to do with hay and don't involve fever), can seem like a stubborn cold. The symptoms including stuffy, runny nose, sneezing and wheezing certainly match the misery of a cold. |
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Try this:
The plant eyebright can be very helpful in preventing and treating allergies. It can be taken in capsule from or tincture. In addition, quercitin and Vitamin C are supportive agents in allergy control. See our on-line pharmacy for high quality products.
You're at risk of greater infection from colds and other airborne viruses during bouts of severe allergy and boosting your immune system with a high quality supplement will help protect you at this vulnerable time.
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Coughs & Colds advice
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Sore throat?
Sore throat, or pharyngitis, can be caused by viruses (90%), bacteria, or environmental insults, i.e. smoking, alcohol, allergies. It is important to rule streptococcus as a cause, especially the sore throat is accompanied by fever, headache, white patches on |
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Try this:
At the first sign of sore throat mix 1 tablespoon salt in 200ml of warm water gargle until cup is empty. Repeat three times daily. This technique works better than anything else I know of to prevent and treat throat infection.
In addition try using a tongue scrapper daily. This cuts your risk of throat infections by 50%.
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General Health advice
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Lack of energy?
Do you feel tired and have a lack of energy in the afternoon. |
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Try this:
Drinking water throughout the day actually helps you feel more energised. Try drinking a large glass mid afternoon for a sure fire pick-me-up.
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Vitamin supplements
Recent clinical studies have indicated that a vitamin D supplement may be more important than calcium in maintaining strong bones. |
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Try this:
To increase vitamin D levels try to go outside and get direct exposure to sunlight to at least your face and hands for a minimum of 10 minutes a day. If this is not possible consider taking a good quality vitamin D supplement - see our on-line pharmacy.
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Hangover advice
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Prone to hangovers?
Post hangover symptoms include headache, nausea and red, sore eyes. |
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Try this:
The effects of alchol can cause dehydration which gives rise to the thumping morning after headache.
Try taking 1 teaspoon of Bifidobacterium lactis powder in 8 ounces of water before bed. Bifidobacterium detoxifies acetylaldehyde, the by-product of alcohol thought to cause most of the hangover symptoms.
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Injury advice
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Bumps and bruises?
Bumps and bruises can sometimes take a long time to heal. |
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Try this:
Keep Arnica in your first aid kit. This is a homeopathic remedy for any kind of minor trauma to the skin, such as a cut, scrape, or bruise. Dissolve three pellets under the tongue up to 3 times daily to reduce swelling and speed healing. See our on-line pharmacy for high quality products.
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Small burns?
Ever burn yourself while cooking your Sunday roast? |
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Try this:
Keep and aloe vera plant on the kitchen windowsill. The gel inside the leaves works wonders on burns, soothing the pain of the burn and aiding in the healing process.
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