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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.

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

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

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

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Natural Health: My gums feel sensitive after dental treatment

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

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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

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Natural health: How can I heal my bloodshot eye?

Plus, tackling athlete's foot

Sun, 18 May, 2025

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Natural health: I'm perimenopausal and struggling with sleep — what can I do?

Sleep troubles are one of the most common perimenopausal symptoms. This is largely due to the drop in oestradiol and progesterone

Sun, 11 May, 2025

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Natural Health: I developed fibromyalgia during a stressful time at work

My scalp is itchy and has started to flake. Is there a natural hair tonic I could use?

Sun, 04 May, 2025

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Natural Health: What can I do to ease my sciatica pain?

Plus: How to prevent a sinus infection

Sun, 20 Apr, 2025

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Natural health: What can my children take for their hay fever?

And... I've got sensitive teeth ever since I had them cleaned by a dental hygienist, is there anything I can do about this?

Sun, 13 Apr, 2025

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Natural Health: I'm in my early 40s, what can I do about my osteopenia?

Our bones are living tissue directly affected by diet and exercise.

Sun, 06 Apr, 2025

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Natural health: How can I help my exam-stressed teen?

Shallow or tight breathing is a sign of being in so-called “fight or flight” mode. This can work against your daughter’s goals since it can lead to problems with concentration, headaches, and mental blocks

Sun, 23 Mar, 2025

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Natural Health: Hot tea burnt the roof of my mouth and it's difficult to eat

Burning the roof of your mouth is painful and frustrating

Sun, 16 Mar, 2025

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The surprising health benefits of regular saunas

Can stepping into the heat help you live a longer, healthier life?

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

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Natural Health: What can my mum take for her restless legs?

Plus: natural ways of dealing with stiffness in the fingers

Fri, 14 Feb, 2025

Natural Health: I've been getting tonsillitis since my teens — what can I do to prevent it?

Natural Health: I've been getting tonsillitis since my teens — what can I do to prevent it?

From gargling with salt water to sage tea, manuka honey and zinc... here are some handy ways to try prevent tonsil infection in the first place

Sun, 02 Feb, 2025

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Natural Health: What can I do about my flaking scalp?

Our scalps can become irritated for several reasons

Fri, 24 Jan, 2025

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Natural Health: Could my four daily cups of coffee be the cause of my headaches?

Coffee beans are rich in antioxidants, can boost short-term memory and increase reaction times, help with exercise and sports performance and recovery, and improve fat breakdown. Too much of a good thing can be harmful, though — more than four cups of coffee daily can lead to irritability, nervous tension, and anxiety

Fri, 17 Jan, 2025

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Natural Health: My sex drive has disappeared since starting menopause

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has come a long way since it was first available — we now know that it is not a simple one-size-fits-all approach.

Sun, 12 Jan, 2025

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Natural Health: What will make it easier to stop drinking this month?

Plus natural solutions for cracked and sore skin around fingernails

Sun, 05 Jan, 2025

Pain in the hand and wrist. Rheumatology

Natural Health: What can I do about my painful osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint common in the knuckles, knees, hips, lower back, feet, and toes

Sun, 29 Dec, 2024

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Natural Health: Is there an effective remedy for upset tummies?

The festive season can be a very difficult time of the year when it comes to opportunities for children and adults alike to overindulge

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

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Natural Health: My sciatica flares up in my lower back — is there a natural remedy?

Topically, a capsaicin/cayenne-based product—particularly when combined with menthol — can really help to treat the pain and restricted movement you are experiencing. Usually, this is in the form of a balm or a salve, but it can also be found in gel form.

Fri, 13 Dec, 2024

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Natural Health: What can my sporty daughter do about her irregular periods?

Plus: natural ways of staving off the baby blues

Sun, 08 Dec, 2024

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Natural Health: What can I take to ease labour pain?

Plus: natural ways to deal with varicose veins

Sun, 01 Dec, 2024

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Natural Health: What can my teen do about the painful boils on his neck?

Plus: dealing with gum inflammation after a filling

Sun, 24 Nov, 2024

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Natural Health: What can my husband do about his teeth grinding at night?

Plus: natural ways of minding your voice box

Sun, 17 Nov, 2024

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Natural Health: How can I help my anxious elderly dad?

"To help improve airflow and ease breathing, add a tablespoon of dried or fresh thyme leaf to a bowl of hot water. Your father will need to cover his head with a towel and inhale the steam as deeply as possible."

Fri, 08 Nov, 2024