Healthy Way Issue 34
The Nature Doctor
Alfred Vogel's words on the wonders of Echinacea purpurea which he discovered on his visit to the USA in the early 1950s and on the benefit of the whole fresh plant in creating natural remedies which became the unique A.Vogel range of fresh herb tinctures.
Welcome to a Healthier life
Jan de Vries writes: Arnica is the most wonderful remedy, trusted through the ages. Research has shown that the herb also gives excellent results when used externally for rheumatic conditions, as it is a potent anti-inflammatory.
What is Counselling?
Many people believe that counselling is meant to help deal with trauma However, depression, bereavement, stress, relationships, anxieties or phobias, self image and many other cares and concerns are all issues often benefiting from counselling writes Fiona Muirhead
Surviving SAD Times
Anyone affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder will know that it is exacerbated by the lack of daylight. For some people the effect can last throughout the autumn, winter and spring. Michelle Newbold looks at how to deal with this disorder through diet, exercise and supplements.
Arthritis is a Pain
For many it begins insidiously. A little pain and stiffness, quite often in the knee joints, first thing in the morning, easily relieved by a hot shower. Slowly the stiffness gets more pronounced. Catherine Lang looks at hHow to deal with this ailment through diet, exercise and supplements.
Food for Thought?
Obesity is becoming the norm here. Each day too many people eat too many fat-building foods, with the inevitable result that the waistline expands and health, energy and vitality dissipate.The essential role of a balanced, wholefood diet in maintaining good health.
The Truth about Echinacea purpurea
Echinacea purpurea - myths and misconceptions.
Have you ever wondered why the only trials on herbal remedies that seem to be reported in the press are negative ones?
Alison Cullen sets the record straight.
Discovering Herbs - Ginkgo biloba (Memory Tree).
Ginkgo biloba has been used medicinally by the Chinese for many thousands of years. Ginkgo is well known as a remedy for improving circulation and memory. It is one of the best-researched herbs and trials are continue to enable us to understand Ginkgo more fully.
Ask Ali
In this feature, Ask Ali, Alison Cullen addresses readers' questions on issues such as thread veins, urinary problems and excess wind.