Natural health

Q. In recent articles on fibromyalgia you mentioned the natural remedy sutherlandia frutescens (Filisa). However, two health stores have never heard of it. I also called the telephone number you gave for the fibromyalgia support group, but there was no answer. I’m at my wits’ end.

A. I’m sorry you were unable to find the remedy I recommended. Health stores have to be selective with what they stock given the huge range of natural remedies on the market.

The Little Herbal Company range, including filisa, is available online at www.littleherbal-international.co.nz) or call 00 44-1484-689807. You could also ask your local health stores to order it for you.