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Natural health: What can we do about my grandson's eczema?

Plus, what should I do about shiny patches on my legs

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Natural health: What can I do about the pain in my upper back

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Natural Health: My husband is getting hoarse from shouting at matches

Upset teen girl sitting on sofa at home feeling lonely and frustrated

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Natural Health: My daughter is exhausted since finishing the Leaving Cert — how can I help?

Old female having stomachache

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Natural Health: I'm slowly recovering from bug I picked up from my grandchildren

Natural Health: What can I take for my tension headaches?

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Natural Health: What can I take for my tension headaches?

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Natural Health: What can I do about my perimenopausal sweating?

Plus, My teenage son seems to belch a lot after eating, what can I do?

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

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Natural health: I feel run down after a tooth infection

Plus how to deal with eye strain after needlework

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

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Natural health: What can I do about my itchy scalp?

Plus how to deal with painful bunions from improper footwear

Sun, 07 Jun, 2026

Mature adult woman experiencing knee pain at home

Natural health: What can I take for knee pain?

Plus how to care for peeling skin around you fingernails

Sun, 31 May, 2026

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Natural Health: Is there an alternative to vaginal oestrogen?

I’m in my early 50s, and my female friends are encouraging me to use vaginal oestrogen therapy to help with lubrication.

Sun, 24 May, 2026

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Natural health: I'm struggling to get over a chest infection

Plus how to care for a cut from a rusty nail

Fri, 15 May, 2026

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Natural Health: What can I do about my thinning eyebrows?

My eyebrows have started to thin over the past few years. I first noticed the change during perimenopause. I’m filling in the gaps with a pencil, but I miss my full eyebrows.

Fri, 08 May, 2026

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Natural Health: What can I do about the spider veins on my thighs?

Spider veins can indicate that your circulatory system could use some support

Sun, 03 May, 2026

Human Spaider Veins on The Leg

Natural Health: What can I do about the spider veins on my thighs?

I’m very self-conscious of the spider veins on my thighs and hate wearing shorts or togs as a result. I’d cover up, but I have two young children who love being outdoors, and I need to keep up with them.

Fri, 01 May, 2026

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Natural health: How can I shake off my low mood?

The clocks and seasons changing can create the conditions for a low mood

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

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Natural health: I feel bloated in the run-up to my periods

Dandelion root is a herbal remedy that can help ease your pre-menstrual symptoms.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

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Natural Health: I feel tired all the time - even after a good night's sleep

plus, why does my heart race when I'm stressed?

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

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Natural Health: I'm in menopause and waking every two hours — what can I do?

One of the best ways to address your sleeping difficulties is to apply magnesium topically and take it internally

Sun, 15 Mar, 2026

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Natural Health: What can I do about my stiff back?

You might find a combination of supplementation and natural therapies useful in keeping your body limber and pain-free

Sun, 08 Mar, 2026

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Natural Health: What can I do to prevent passion-killing UTI?

Plus how to bounce back from a viral infection

Sun, 01 Mar, 2026

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Natural Health: How can I treat my post-pregnancy piles?

plus how to care for your nail cuticles

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

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Natural health: What can I do to treat my psoriasis?

And adding garlic to your diet to boost your immune system

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026

A senior woman at home is looking out of the window.

Natural Health: My mum is healthy but her mood has dipped

Researchers have found that the hormones and brain chemicals which control mood and sleeping patterns are linked to seasonal affective disorder.

Sun, 01 Feb, 2026

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Natural Health: I'm waking up during the night due to work stress

and the best essential oils to help boost concentration and mood

Sun, 25 Jan, 2026

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Natural Health: We're in our 30s and trying to conceive

One of the most common issues around trying for a baby is that it can often bring up a lot of worry and stress, which can make conceiving even more difficult.

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

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Natural Health: How can I shake off my lingering cough?

I picked up a virus while travelling abroad last month. I’m over the exhaustion, but I’ve a lingering cough that’s almost like asthma.

Mon, 12 Jan, 2026

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Natural Health: My gums feel sensitive after dental treatment

Tenderness and sensitivity can be quite a common response to extensive dental work, particularly when areas of your teeth that were previously covered have been exposed

Fri, 02 Jan, 2026

Senior man with stomach and belly pain

Natural Health: I still have stomach issues years after quitting smoking

I love the build-up to Christmas, but I find the excitement and pressure interfere with my sleep. Is there a tonic I could take to calm my nervous system?

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

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Natural health: What can I do about my adult acne?

Acne at any age can be very frustrating, but it can affect your confidence when it continues into adulthood. Fortunately, you have identified the link between hormonal fluctuations and skin flare-ups, which gives us a good indication of where to start.

Sun, 07 Dec, 2025

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Natural health: How can my husband return to full health after cellulitis?

Cellulitis can be a very painful condition, causing great discomfort

Fri, 28 Nov, 2025

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Natural Health: What can my mum do to ease Parkinson's symptoms?

Are there safe, natural treatments she could take alongside her medication?

Sun, 23 Nov, 2025

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Natural health: How can I get rid of my dry cough?

Plus: natural ways to recover from post-birth perineal stitching

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

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Natural Health: My toddler is not sleeping through the night

Plus: natural ways of dealing with maternal mastitis

Sun, 26 Oct, 2025

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Natural Health: What can I do about my aching varicose vein?

Plus: "My elderly mum has arthritis in her hands, which can flare up and be extremely painful. Is there a simple remedy we could give her?"

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

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Natural health: How can I keep my blood pressure in check?

Plus: gentle ways to help with grief

Sun, 05 Oct, 2025

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Natural Health: I feel tired all the time and pick up bugs easily — how can I boost by immunity?

One of the more effective ways to address the issue is by focusing on your gut health

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

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Natural health: What can I do about my tired eyes?

Plus: natural ways of dealing with intense headaches

Sun, 14 Sep, 2025

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Natural health: What can I do about my sore breasts?

Plus a natural treatment option for lumbago

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025

My stomach doesn't feel so good

Natural health: What can I do to improve my weak digestion?

Plus: natural ways to deal with perimenopause-related UTIs

Sun, 31 Aug, 2025

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Natural Health: What can I take to ease a sore throat?

Plus: what to do when your teenage son can't (or won't?) stop belching

Sun, 24 Aug, 2025

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Natural Health: What can I take to ease my travel sickness?

Plus: natural ways of dealing with asthma-related build-up

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025

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Natural Health: How can I speed up healing to soft tissue damage?

Plus: natural ways of dealing with that unpeaceful, queasy feeling

Sun, 10 Aug, 2025

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Natural health: How can I heal a stubborn bruise on my face?

Plus: natural ways of dealing with foot callouses

Sun, 27 Jul, 2025

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Natural Health: I can't shake off my summer holiday cold — what can I do?

Plus: natural ways of dealing with tech neck

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

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Natural Health: What can I do about my lower back pain?

Plus: natural ways of helping your loved one with repetitive behaviours

Sun, 06 Jul, 2025

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Natural Health: What can I do about my stress-related cold sores?

Plus: natural ways of dealing with travel sickness

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025

Natural Health: How can I boost my late-pregnancy energy levels?

Natural Health: How can I boost my late-pregnancy energy levels?

Plus: natural ways of dealing with warts by the fingernails

Sun, 15 Jun, 2025

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Natural Health: What can my husband do about his disappearing sense of smell?

Certain nutrients are associated with olfactory function, including zinc, B vitamins, and essential fatty acids (EFAs). Zinc levels are often found to be low in individuals who are experiencing a decreased sense of smell or taste

Sun, 08 Jun, 2025

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Natural health: My eyes stream in the morning — could it be related to menopause?

Shifting hormone levels during perimenopause and menopause can affect eye health

Sun, 25 May, 2025