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Alison Cullen is a Nutritionist with a special interest in
Phytotherapy
Q
A friend has recently been left by
her husband and is finding it hard to cope. She doesn’t
want to go on to antidepressants – is there something
natural she can take? She isn’t taking any medication
and usually has good health.
A As long as she is not taking
other medication, she can take Hypericum Complex, which lifts
mild depression and reduces nervous tension and anxiety. Hypericum
Complex takes about 1-3 weeks to reach its maximum effectiveness,
so in the meantime she can take Emergency Essence to reduce
stress and Female Essence to help her deal with the emotional
issues involved. A vitamin B complex will also help her body
to cope with the strain, and she should avoid caffeine in
all forms, as it puts extra stress on the adrenal glands.
Q I’ve been reading about the
adverse effects of anti-inflammatory drugs, and I am quite
worried because I have rheumatoid arthritis and have to use
these types of drugs regularly. Are there other things I can
use that don’t have the side effects?
A Not a problem. The great
thing about natural anti-inflammatory remedies is that they
don’t cause the side effects that are associated with
anti-inflammatory medication. Try fresh herb Arnica Gel if
you want something to apply topically (externally). It’s
been proven to work as well as ibuprofen gel, but it carries
on working for however long you need to take it and has no
side effects. Internally, take Devil’s Claw tincture,
which reaches all those painful parts from inside. It also
has no side effects and can be taken long term if needed.
It is safe to take with any other medication and I’ve
had some great results with it.
Ask in your local health store for my booklet on Healthy Joints
for some more information on dealing with arthritic and rheumatic
complaints.
Q I get itchy eyes and sneezing fits
all year round. I know there are lots of natural hayfever
remedies but I obviously don’t have hayfever. The doctor
has recommended antihistamines, but they make me drowsy. What
else can I take?
A I use Luffa Complex for patients
who have any of the symptoms of allergic rhinitis, which it
sounds as if you have. Allergic rhinitis is caused by a reaction
to any number of things such as house dust mites, animal hair,
exhaust fumes or any other air-borne pollutants.
Luffa Complex will work for any and all of these symptoms,
usually having an effect within 20 to 30 minutes. If you have
symptoms regularly, you can take it on a daily basis to keep
them under control. It has no side effects and can be taken
alongside any other medication, so it’s very safe and
easy to use.
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