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Alison Cullen is a Nutritionist
with a special interest in Phytotherapy
Q
I have phlebitis in my leg. My
doctor has told me to rest it. I do rest it and hope that
the ailment will go. Please can you give me any advice?
A
Phlebitis involves inflammation of a vein, and the causes
can include obesity, smoking, a sedentary lifestyle, a job
that involves standing all day, or poor circulation. Rest
your legs, as your doctor advises, and make sure that you
elevate them (on the foot of the bed or the arm of the sofa)
for 20 minutes each day. Wearing support stockings can help
reduce the discomfort caused by phlebitis.
Take Aesculus Forte, a remedy
that strengthens the veins, for at least three months to see
improvements in your vein. It can be taken long term if you
are prone to phlebitis. If you have poor circulation generally,
once your condition improves it will be beneficial for you
to take a gentle 10 to 20 minute walk daily to stimulate the
circulatory system.
Q
My daughter has a resit to do at college. Could you recommend
something for her for concentration and memory and also for
the stress she is bound to experience at the time?
AIn
cases of exam stress, I have found Avena
sativa tincture to be very helpful. This should be
taken from now until the start of her exam. It will help calm
her and is a good source of B vitamins,
which are used by the body for nervous system function.
For the emotional stress I would recommend that she try Emergency
Essence for a week before the exam and Concentration
Essence and Emergency Essence
during the exam. These will help to focus her mind on the
task in hand.
I wish her every success and hope these recommendations aid
a successful result.
QCould
you please give advice on acute sciatica, left side? Should
I seek out a physiotherapist?
AI
have often found that my patients respond well to CranioSacral
therapy for sciatica. This is a form of gentle manipulation
and you can find a therapist in your area by calling the Upledger
Institute on 01738 444404.
I also often prescribe St John’s
Wort oil. This is applied externally to the area that
is painful.
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