How to get herbs into children! Herbal medicine is ideal for treating children’s health problems. I will be writing a few articles on herbs for children but I thought I better start with how to get herbs into children. When to get professional help… There are some situations when it is essential to get professional […]
A When they are chickpea and sweetcorn burgers served with sweet potato wedges! A patient was arguing that it is really difficult to eat five portions of fruit and veg a day and keep her fussy family happy. Later that day I remembered seeing a chickpea and sweetcorn burger recipe on the BBC show ‘Eat […]
The Times and the recent BBC Two series ‘Trust me I’m a doctor’ got together to look at the health claims made about apple cider vinegar. They reported their findings in the Times earlier this week. They concluded having diluted apple cider vinegar before food helps to reduce the blood sugar spike caused by carbohydrates. […]
….keep putting off my ‘diet start date’ ….feel overwhelmed by all the different diet advice out there …when I get tired I reach for sugary snacks Here are a few simple tips to help you get on track: Start making small changes today to improve your diet rather than having a fixed diet start date […]
Everybody has some of the yeast Candida albicans living in their digestive tract, low levels are normal and do not cause any problems. However, when Candida overgrows it can cause a range of nasty symptoms including wind and bloating, vaginal thrush and itchy bottom. If it becomes severe it can cause more systemic (body-wide) symptoms […]
Food allergies and intolerances are talked about a lot, but are you clear about what these terms really mean? When someone has a food allergy when they eat even a tiny amount of that food their body produces antibodies and mounts an immune response. This could manifest itself as a life threatening anaphylactic reaction needing […]
Western herbal medicine has lots of different medicinal plants in it’s medicine chest which may help to ease anxiety and tension, support the nervous system and promote restful sleep. Two of my favourites are Valerian root and Passion flower. Both can be taken as tinctures (concentrated liquid extracts in alcohol) or as teas (although Valerian […]
My friend Debbie was asking what she could take to keep her stamina up during a 100km walk for charity she will be doing this weekend. Siberian Ginseng instantly came to mind. Herbs and herbal medicine are not just for illness; ideally they should be used to prevent illness from developing. Herbal medicines can be […]
Commercial fizzy drinks are high in phosphorus and high intakes of phosphorus lead to calcium being excreted from the body, reducing bone density. This is a particularly important issue for teenagers who need more calcium than any other age group because of their rapid growth. Your bones are formed during your childhood and teenage years […]
Chamomile tea is antispasmodic to the gut meaning it helps to ease tummy cramps; it has an anti-inflammatory action within the digestive system meaning it helps to calm down soreness and irritation there. It is also relaxing so will help a poorly child to relax and sleep. It can be taken hot or cold. Slippery […]
