I experienced a dramatic and sudden loss of iron which my GP was very concerned about but unable to explain (Ferritin level was three).

There is no definitive reason or direct link between the consumption of eggs and skin breakouts.

Megan Sheppard offers some natural health advice.

The repeat bouts of sinus infection you describe indicate you need to get in front of this annual issue by supporting your immune system.

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I find myself getting up to go to the loo two or three times a night.

Peri-menopausal changes can begin anywhere from the age of 35 onwards as levels of progesterone and oestrogen typically begin to decline. Taking steps to support your hormonal health naturally at this stage should help you to transition more easily.

Megan Sheppard shares her knowledge of PMT and cellulitis and recommendations on what to take.

I recently went to purchase some psyllium to help with constipation, but there were three different types available — seeds, powder, and hulls, writes Megan Sheppard.

What do you recommend for snoring? My husband has always snored, but it has now become so much of a problem that I can’t sleep in the same room, let alone the same bed. I have tried a number of very expensive earplugs with no luck.

I always seem to end up with a cold after flying, even short-haul trips. I assume that it is in part due to the recycled air. What can I do to protect myself, as I am due to fly again next month?

My husband had a vasectomy four years ago. While everything has gone well with the surgery, I have recently read about vasectomy increasing the risk for prostate cancer. His father has prostate cancer, so it is a concern for us. Is it possible for vasectomy to lead to prostate cancer?

My son has had a blocked tear duct since he was a newborn. He is now 16 weeks old and it still doesn’t seem to be clearing up. Is there anything natural that we can use? The doctor has told me not to worry and that it will clear by itself, but I feel concerned because there has been no change so far.

I am suffering from laryngitis. I am using lemon and honey drinks — my go-to remedy for sore throats. Will this help to clear the laryngitis, or do I need something stronger?

I have recently found out that I am pregnant — a surprise, as I was on the pill. I want to make sure that I am taking the right supplements for a healthy pregnancy. I have stopped taking my usual vitamins and am reading up on healthy eating options. What would you suggest?

Boost your intake of high-tryptophan foods such as milk, honey, turkey, egg whites, and tuna to minimise the effects of jetlag, says Megan Sheppard.

Sprouting your own is a great idea. The sprouting phase of a seed represents the greatest vitality in the life cycle of that plant, says Megan Sheppard.

Biting of the nails can be related to generalised anxiety and nervous conditions, or even OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder), says Megan Sheppard.

It is important that you get enough essential fatty acids in your diet to maintain healthy skin, says Megan Sheppard.

Seborrheic dermatitis (sometimes referred to as seborrheic eczema) is thought to be linked to overproduction of the yeast, says Megan Sheppard.

Probiotic organisms improve the nutritional quality of foods and enhance the absorption of nutrients, says Megan Sheppard.

The main issue with nail polish are the three chemicals commonly used, says Megan Sheppard.