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After years of a mild but progressive skin discolouration, a skin biopsy had shown the rash is mild superficial extragenital lichen sclerosis. Do you have any recommendations?
As I am sure you are aware, LS is an autoimmune concern possibly caused by hormonal changes or genetics. Assuming that you do not have any vulval disease, and that this is affecting the common sites such as the inner thigh, buttocks, lower back, abdomen, and other areas, then I would simply use Thyme Out spray twice a day onto the affected areas. Thyme Out contains thyme extract which displays potent anti-inflammatory, soothing, cooling, calming and antimicrobial properties as clearly the skin biopsy has not picked up anything detrimental. Thyme Out also features a bath and shower gel with minimal ingredients for added support instead of using traditional bathing products.
I have recently been diagnosed with very high lipoprotein (a) levels. Is there anything you can suggest to improve the health of my arteries/circulation.
Lipoprotein a is a type of low density lipid that is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and is usually an inherited disorder, although increasing some types of fats in one's diet can also be a contributory factor. A healthy diet and lifestyle are the first step to reducing the risk for cardiovascular concerns. Although statins do not reduce Lipoprotein (a) levels, they are widely used for those at risk of heart attack and stroke. A natural approach to statins would be to consider taking Cholestsafe capsules which contain red yeast rice and policosanol known to lower all cholesterol types.
It might also be prudent for you to take a niacin supplement which has been shown in studies to lower this by approximately 40%. The nicotinamide supplement I have chosen is the amide of niacin with fewer side effects.
Could you please advise me on what I could take for indigestion/heartburn. I have had bouts of this for many years, it doesn’t affect my tummy too much although I do have a lot of air.
As far as heartburn is concerned, this may be due to a protein rich diet, a lack of digestive enzymes, and perhaps the loss of elasticity of the valve between the stomach and the oesophagus. I would recommend taking Centaurium Tincture. This herbal remedy works to enhance your own digestive enzymes to break down food since improper breakdown, especially of proteins, results in the symptoms of acid reflux. This tincture also works to enhance gastrin, a hormone that controls the tight band of muscles between the stomach and the oesophagus helping to prevent heartburn and any other symptoms of acid reflux.
My husband is a very healthy 80-year-old but we are moving house this year and I am anxious he avoids any stress on his heart. He walks every day, plays golf and has no problems at the moment but I was wondering if there was any supplement he should be taking to help prevent heart problems?
There are two supplements which are very important for heart health, CoQ10 and Hawthorn Berry extract. CoQ10 is used as a primary source by each and every cell in the body including those of the heart muscle tissue. By enhancing energy production by the heart muscle cells, CoQ10 can support overall heart health and may reduce the risks of cardiovascular disease and complications over time if taken on a daily basis. It also displays powerful antioxidant properties and oxygenating all tissues of the body which is why it is also recommended for energy production, protection against gum disease, and for numerous other concerns. Liposomal CoQ10 provides the most bioavailable form of CoQ10 with a therapeutic strength in a dose of only one teaspoon a day.
Also, Hawthorn berry extracts have been shown in numerous studies to enhance general circulation as well as coronary artery blood flow which is why it is used to maintain healthy blood pressure levels. Viridian Hawthorn Berry provides a good strength without any synthetic fillers.
My husband is struggling with sleep and is considering a magnesium supplement. However, he does struggle with a sensitive stomach. Do you have a recommendation?
It would be advisable for your husband to take Viridian Magnesium Bisglycinate if he has a sensitive stomach since this magnesium compound is obtained by binding magnesium to an amino acid, glycine, which is readily absorbed into the body through the intestine without having a laxative effect or causing any stomach distress.
For nearly 15 years my left eye has been running almost constantly. It runs non-stop for maybe six weeks and stops for a few weeks then starts again. For a while I thought that Piriton tablets I was taking for hay fever had cured my eye problem but it didn't last. It's only my left eye. I've asked my GP and optician, but neither could offer any advice. Can you help?
There are any number of reasons for watery eyes on one eye which may be due to a blocked tear duct, allergy build-up to a product being used, an eye infection that has never been eradicated, crocodile tear syndrome when one eye waters a lot when eating or drinking, or the narrowing of the tear duct drainage system. I think that you should apply some hypochlorous spray to the eyes since this displays potent antimicrobial properties, is calming on inflammation, and may even help blocked tear ducts especially when used with a warm compress.
I will be visiting Egypt next month and am worried about getting ill. I have a very sensitive tummy, so please can you recommend a probiotic/prebiotic that would help me. I have read that Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG in a strain of at least 30 million is recommended.
Many people travelling to Egypt complain of digestive discomfort and this is going to be even more important if you already have a sensitive stomach. Viridian’s Synerbio Rhamnosus GG provides 10 billion microbes per capsule and whilst the recommended dose is one capsule twice a day, you may wish to begin taking this at least a couple of weeks before your travels and then increase the dosage to one capsule three times a day whilst on holiday.
I would also suggest taking Viridian Travel Biotic which contains Saccharomyces boulardii, a type of yeast that is termed a probiotic because it helps with reducing inflammation in the gut and helps the other probiotics to flourish which is why it is often used to treat diarrhoea and other GI concerns.
I’ve recently been to see an optician as I’d been experiencing some distortion in my left eye. I found out that I have torn the macular in my left eye and I’m waiting to hear from the macular clinic at the moment. However, I wondered if there is anything I can do to help speed the repair?
A macular tear or hole can be repaired by an operation called virectomy and the sooner the surgery is carried out, the greater the chances of successful closure. I am unaware of any supplement that closes the tear or holes but it might be a good idea to consider taking Astaxanthin with Phospholipids. This powerful carotenoid antioxidant supplement provides multiple benefits for the eyes in that it is readily absorbed into the eye area supporting concerns such as macular degeneration, dry eye syndrome, retinopathy and oxidative damage whilst reducing inflammation in the eyes.
I am currently on HRT and have also been on Omeprazole for acid reflux and I have been told that it’s useful to take magnesium alongside Omeprazole to protect bones from being weakened. I’ve tried to research it but I’m not sure which type of magnesium is best, so can you please advise.
PPI's are known not just to cause magnesium deficiencies but a spectrum of both vitamin and mineral deficiencies. It is therefore better to take a food state multivitamin supplement such as DoSe Daily Multivitamins which supplies these nutrients in their most natural form for the body to utilise. If you have a family history of osteoporosis, then please consider adding a quality bone health supplement such as Bone Restore Calcium Supplement.
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My granddaughter, who is nine, is currently taking Rennie to help with reflux as she has an immature gut. She has been assessed by a consultant for any other problems connected to reflux but nothing has been found. I have a hiatus hernia myself with reflux and have been using the Esophacool and Esophaguard to much success. I wondered if I could recommend this product for my granddaughter?
The main causal factor for the acid reflux in children beyond infancy is usually because of the immature sphincter which is the tight band of muscle that opens and closes to keep the contents of the stomach in place. I suggest that your granddaughter takes Centaurium Tincture at a dose of nine drops three times a day. This tincture works to enhance digestive enzymes to break down food, especially protein-rich foods known to be hard to digest, efficiently and additionally it influences the production of gastrin, a compound that governs this muscle between the stomach and the oesophagus. Centaurium is safe for long-term use if required.
Probiotics may be useful in helping with acid reflux since they work by helping to promote a balanced microbiome meaning a healthy balance of bacteria. They may help to reduce the frequency, recurrences, and severity of acid reflux. I suggest Mega Probio at a dose of one capsule daily
I’m in my 60s and am having problems sleeping at nights. I have seen your articles about magnesium would this be the best thing to take? I do take Omeprazole and because I am unable to take HRT, I wondered if you could recommend something to help with night sweats?
Taking proton pump inhibitors like oOmeprazole can result in deficiencies of a wide variety of vitamins and minerals since suppressing acid production results in improper breakdown of food and so less availability of nutrients to the body. Magnesium deficiency is widespread in the adult population and in your case may be further exacerbated by the use of this PPI. Please take DoSe Magnesium Complex and start with just one capsule at night.
Medically, when women cannot take HRT, antidepressant medications are often prescribed due to their nerve relaxing properties, so here I would recommend a herbal supplement, such as Magnolia Rhodiola Complex, which contains magnolia extracts to relax the nervous system. In very small studies, vitamin E at a strength of 400iu has been shown to help some women with alleviating night sweats and may be worth adding to your regimen.
I am suffering with puffy lower legs which stops at the ankle. I don't think it's water retention as taking electrolytes and other remedies has not made any difference. It's not painful just unsightly and slightly tender if pressed hard. Do you have any suggestions?
Leg swelling in the absence of water retention may be caused by inflammation to the joints, certain medications such as some BP, hormonal and antidepressants, or may simply be a circulatory issue, perhaps poor valve function within veins. It might prudent to consider taking a circulation enhancing supplement such as Diosmin Plus which contains a blend of herbs as well as a specific bioflavonoid which works to try and restore elasticity of the valves over a long period of time.
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Over 15 years ago I was seriously ill with double pneumonia and sometime later I was diagnosed with virus related ME/CFS. I am often symptom free for periods of time but the symptoms always come back. Is there anything you can suggest I could take to improve things?
I am assuming that you are taking supplements such as Daily Immunity and/ or a probiotic/Vitamin D3 supplement to support the immune system since clearly low immunity due to infections seems to bring this up again. As far as ME/CFS is may I suggest that you consider taking Liposomal CoQ10 since this is the primary enzyme for energy production. Sufferers from ME/CFS often have lower levels of this nutrient and when bacteria and viruses attack the body, they use CoQ10 as their fuel source to thrive which is why we often feel tired or fatigued when we catch a respiratory tract infection.
I recently fell and have an extremely bruised ‘black’ eye and grazing to my face. What would you suggest to help with healing?
Inflammation hinders the healing processes in the body and clearly there is widespread inflammation on the face and of course there will be trauma to the region. I suggest that you take Bromelain tablets at dose of one tablet daily half hour before food or 1.5 hours after food. Bromelain is a protein digesting enzyme when taken with food, but it is a powerful anti-inflammatory when taken away from food to help alleviate pain and enhance healing.
I would also suggest taking Liposomal Vitamin C. This is the most bioavailable form of vitamin C which delivers vitamin C to the cells of the body. Vitamin C promotes tissue repair, minimises inflammation, displays anti-inflammatory properties and encourages quicker repair of damaged skin tissues.
My GP has suggested I should start taking statins. My level was 5.5 and my QRISK cardiovascular disease 10-year-risk score was 13.8. Is there anything you can recommend to help lower my cholesterol levels without resorting to statins?
Elevated cholesterol for the majority has nothing to do with diet but is invariably associated with genetics and ageing of the liver. As the liver manufactures cholesterol and destroys it, the ageing of the liver coupled with the loss of enzymes that destroy cholesterol often result in raised cholesterol levels. Cholesterol deposition onto the artery walls also results in the narrowing of the arteries resulting in raised BP. I do understand your reluctance to taking statins if natural treatments work for you, so I am going to recommend the supplement to help lower cholesterol, which at 5.5 is not bad at all (with a moderate risk score of CVD) considering this was generally regarded as normal about a decade ago and the boundaries seem to have been lowered.
I would recommend that you take Cholestsafe capsules, one in morning and two capsules at night. Cholestsafe contains two herbal extracts, red yeast rice and policosanol, which have been clinically studied for two decades and shown to reduce cholesterol levels by 30% on average within eight weeks. Remember cholesterol is for life so please continue to take this supplement on an ongoing basis. Please remember to test your cholesterol after eight weeks to check that it has lowered with supplement use.
I’m suffering from a nasty bout of shingles and I wanted to ask if there is anything I can or should be taking to support my recovery?
A breakout of shingles is often a sign of a compromised immune system so please take Daily Immunity for the next month or two at a dose of one capsules twice a day. This supplement contains herbal extracts to enhance white blood cells counts and antigens, probiotics which are responsible for producing immune enhancing compounds, vitamins D and C as well as zinc for their varying ways in supporting the immune system.
Because the virus causes systemic destruction due to inflammation often of the nervous system, I would also recommend Lamberts L-Lysine at a dose of one tablet twice a day half an hour or longer before food. Lysine inhibits the amino acid arginine, the virus's primary food source.
I have a recurring Staph infection in my nasal passages for which I have been prescribed Naseptin nasal cream, four times daily. It clears then comes back a couple of weeks later, is there anything I can take to support full healing please?
A nasal infection from Staphylococcus species is usually associated with excessive blowing of the nose or perhaps excessive rubbing which can then damage the delicate lining allowing the bacteria to thrive. If these Staph nasal infections are recurrent and the Naseptin is only obviously helping to a degree, then there are other options that your GP can prescribe such as Mupirocin to be applied topically and/or perhaps an antibiotic to be taken internally so perhaps speak to your GP about this.
At this moment in time, you may wish to consider the application of Hydrosol Silver Gel to the delicate nasal lining since silver displays potent antimicrobial properties whilst also helping to calm and heal any inflamed tissues. It might also be prudent to take Oil of Oregano internally since oregano displays potent antimicrobial properties and is often used to treat minor infections
I am writing to you on behalf of my brother who has just had one of his knees replaced. I understand that Creatine and some peptides can help with the healing process. My brother is 71, slightly overweight, but reasonably fit and healthy. Any advice would be most welcome.
Post-surgery, I would firstly recommend taking Liposomal Vitamin C, just one teaspoon daily. This is the most bioavailable form of vitamin C which delivers vitamin C to the cells of the body. Vitamin C promotes tissue repair, minimises inflammation, and encourages quicker repair of damaged skin tissues and ligaments and should be of value in the healing process since inflammation always hinders repair.
Whilst many advocate that Creatine helps with recovery of tissue damage, there is limited evidence of this fact and in fact some studies indicate specifically that it has no benefit to be gained after joint surgery, particularly knee surgery. Having said this, Creatine is definitely good for building soft tissues and in particular ligaments and tendons that obviously hold our skeletal structure so I do not see any harm in mixing a teaspoon of this with a whey protein powder on a daily basis as increasing protein intake is going to be paramount for recovery.
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I am hoping you can advise me on what would help get rid of phlegm, I’ve had it for some time and I have got through lots of cough medicine. I went to see the doctor who said my chest was clear, and although I had a course of antibiotics, I still have this problem. Can you recommend anything?
The main reason for the production of phlegm is inflammation. Assuming that this phlegm is not arising out of post nasal drip, I would suggest that you consider using a salt pipe inhaler since clearly cough medicines and antibiotics have been ineffective.
Salt pipe inhalers have a long history of use at detoxifying and calming the entire respiratory tract and are growing in popularity for obvious reasons. Halotherapy, as in using a salt pipe inhaler, helps to calm inflammation in the respiratory tract as well as detoxifying the pulmonary and respiratory system. It is popular because salt is detoxifying (not table salt). I am a great advocate of halotherapy which is the breathing of salty air. It is considered an effective therapy for people with breathing difficulties and other associated symptoms because very ultra-fine particles of salt tend to also heal inflamed linings in the whole of the respiratory tract. Halotherapy is available in salt pipe inhalers and each salt pipe inhaler lasts approximately five years with regular use.
I am unsure if you have tried Mullein-X Cough Syrup but this is an excellent cough syrup and contains a blend of several herbs to open up the airways, calm inflammation, breaking down the bonds that form mucus or phlegm.
I wanted to ask if there were any transformative products you would recommend for gum disease, most specifically because my gums are bleeding.
Aside from regular brushing and flossing, there are two products which are going to be very beneficial in both treating gum disease including bleeding gums. The first is Liposomal CoQ10 which provides a high strength of this important nutrient which oxygenates gum tissues. In doing so, the bacteria that reside in the pockets of gums which thrive with a lack of oxygen there, are markedly reduced.
The other product is Clinisept+ Mouthwash. This contains hypochlorous, a compound that displays potent antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties helping to calm inflamed gums and further support the eradication of the bacteria that cause destruction of gums and teeth.
We have just noticed that my 4 year-old granddaughter has a couple of bald patches on her scalp. She does tend to twirl her hair when falling asleep so not sure if this has contributed. I was just wondering if you had any advice or could recommend anything to help with this issue?
It may just be the habitual twirl that causes pressure onto the follicles causing hair loss or it could be a vitamin deficiency (rarer) or a yeast species that thrives on lipids on the scalp that can lead to hair loss. Until the cause is ascertained, it would be prudent to use Fulvic Mist on the scalp which is a hero product in the range that supplies 65+ ionic minerals and trace elements that nourish the scalp. This is a leave-in treatment and may be used every night or maybe two or three times a week.
I would also suggest a multivitamin supplement such as Animal Parade as these provide all the vitamins and minerals derived from wholefood sources for best absorption and utilisation by the body.
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My husband often has blocked sinuses which sometimes results in him waking in the night so bunged up he can barely breathe. This latest bout has been occurring for the past three weeks, so could you recommend something for the relief of symptoms which include violent sneezing at times.
There are many causal factors for blocked sinuses which include alcohol, allergies, fungal spores in the air, an acidic diet, dry air and other that cause inflammation leading to a blocked nose. If you are sure that there is not an infection then your husband can take a remedy by A. Vogels called Plantago Tincture. This tincture contains a group of compounds known to calm the inflammation and so help to prevent and treat sinus congestion. Plantago Tincture is safe for long term use.
I would also recommend that your husband uses Sinol-D which is a decongestant spray containing sea salt, aloe vera and eucalyptus. Sea salt and aloe vera should be of value in calming the inflammation locally that leads to sinus congestion.
I have recently been diagnosed with having fibroids. I don’t suffer with many symptoms and am not in pain or discomfort, but my stomach is enlarged. Is there anything I can do to help reduce them and the swelling that they cause?
Fibroids are normally associated with oestrogen dominance and/or progesterone deficiency. It not that the body is producing more oestrogen, but rather than the levels between oestrogen and progesterone lean towards greater oestrogen. To counter this naturally, I would consider the use of Agnus Castus, also known as Vitex, which allows the body to manufacture its own progesterone, albeit this process can take several weeks to occur, but of course trying to shrink fibroids is going to take some time.
It would also be prudent to take a supplement which contains DIM, an extract derived from broccoli. The reason for including this is because there are two pathways for oestrogen metabolism, one is the safer pathway that does not cause inflammation leading to possible fibroid enlargement, whilst the other one leads to metabolites that may cause this.
I have been diagnosed with the onset of osteopenia after a DEXA scan and have been prescribed Calci-D, but vitamin K2 was not offered by my doctor. Should I be taking K2?
Calcium requires vitamin D for its absorption from the gut into the bloodstream, but the single most important vitamin to strengthen bones is vitamin K2. This enhances a protein that actually deposits calcium onto the bones and you can safely take this alongside your prescribed calcium medication.
I’m really struggling with a bloated stomach to the point that it regularly feels tender and sore to touch and I have put on about a stone in weight this past year. I’ve had blood tests and all is clear and I have underactive thyroid for which I take medication, but I’m struggling to fasten clothes around my middle due to the bloating. What would you advise?
As we age, especially with the decline in our sex hormones, two things generally occur. The first is that the production of digestive enzymes greatly diminishes and the second is midriff weight gain. The decline in digestive enzymes in women, aside from ageing, is also governed by oestrogen and this causes food not to be broken down sufficiently resulting in bloating.
DoSe Digestive Enzyme Complex provides the full spectrum of fat, protein, carbohydrate, and fibre digesting enzymes to break down food efficiently and so helps to treat and prevent bloating. A lack of digestive enzymes also causes toxin build-up in the gut resulting in abdominal pain and discomfort. DoSe Digestive Enzyme Complex can be taken on an ongoing basis, and actually should be, since breaking down food efficiently also means that the body receives a greater amount of vitamins and minerals.
Aside from incomplete breakdown of food, midriff weight gain is invariably associated with lower female hormones and/or stress. By stress I mean physical stress, emotive stress and hormonal stress. This causes the release of cortisol and stress hormones that trigger greater insulin release. Insulin is the fat depositing hormone of the body and since large numbers of fat cells are located in the midriff region, weight gains occur there and everywhere else on the body too.
I suggest that you take Magnolia Phellodendron Complex which is a supplement aimed at alleviating stress symptoms but has also been the subject of studies for those gaining weight since by reducing cortisol, it reduces the production of the fat depositing hormone insulin. This will prevent further weight gain unless you do not follow a calorie controlled diet.
I keep getting blood bleeds/bruising beneath the skin on my hands and arms from the slightest graze, knock or scratch. They do not hurt but look unsightly and take a while to heal. Can you recommend a remedy please?
Thinning and fragile skin that bruises is often, but not always, associated with ageing skin as we get older. You should take Lamberts Rutin and Vitamin C + Bioflavonoids. Bioflavonoids, also known as Vitamin P, work to strengthen capillaries and soft tissues and are invaluable for people who bruise easily. This is for the long-term so you will need to take this on an ongoing basis and this supplement is perfectly safe as it also helps to enhance circulation.
I recently had a biopsy in the active recession area on my scalp after seeing a dermatologist for the last year with concerns about my receding hair line. I had raised the issue with my GP for the year before who had put it down to changes as we age etc as I’m 47 now. The biopsy came back and it appears there is inflammation on the hair follicles which led to the diagnosis of FFA. The dermatologist has a suggested treatment plan, but I am waiting to hear when I will start the treatment plan. Could you recommend anything I can do in the meantime to reduce the inflammation, support my scalp/system?
Whether is FFA or whether its hormonal hair loss, underlying inflammation is certainly present on the scalp that disturbs the production of keratin and also sends some of the scalp follicles into their resting phase resulting in hair loss. I would recommend the use of Fulvic Acid both in supplement and topical form. Fulvic Acid is a unique compound that holds 65+ minerals and trace elements that have been shown to confer a variety of benefits including enhanced digestion, better detoxification, and to help nourish the scalp which helps many, many women with stopping hair loss.
It is available as a liquid which is quick acting, and as a mist to apply onto the scalp overnight to calm down inflammation and to nourish scalp follicles at the site of application. Try to ensure that you do not stimulate the immune system with herbs such as echinacea for obvious reasons and please avoid styling your hair in a way that strains the hairline.
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I have MS and experience pain in my feet at night which wakes me up. It is very unpleasant and I'm wondering what to do to help stop it. I wear the silver socks you sell as my feet get very cold and turn blue.
There are a number of reasons why MS and cold feet are closely linked and these include an overreaction of the blood vessels with the hypothalamus being affected. Whatever the cause, I suggest taking DoSe Diosmin Plus, a supplement that contains a blend of circulatory herbs to move blood throughout the body as well as a bioflavonoid called Diosmin 95 that works to gradually restore elasticity to the valves which is yet another cause of this. Please continue to wear the silver socks.
My two-year-old granddaughter has been suffering lately with nasty coughs and has twice had to go to hospital for monitoring. They did blood tests and it shows her iron levels are low and prescribed iron for her. My son is reluctant to give it to her as it can cause constipation. Is there anything you can suggest she takes to help?
Synthetic iron supplements often cause constipation and gastric distress because they are known to eradicate the friendly bacteria in the intestines that help the motility of the gut. Please give her Nature's Aid Iron Mini Drops which contain iron bonded to an amino acid compound, iron bisglycinate, which is the gentlest and non-constipating form of iron.
When eating a meal I always get hiccups and then I have great difficulty in swallowing food as it seems to stick in the oesophagus. Can you recommend anything?
Swallowing is a very complex process with anatomical and physiological problems with the larynx, oesophagus, pharynx and the mouth implicated. There are no supplements that I know of that may work for this concern and I think that postural adjustments, exercises for tongue, lips and jaw, diet modifications, and swallowing manoeuvres (types of exercise) may help, but this should be recommended by your GP. Certainly there are medications that may be prescribed to relax the muscles of the oesophagus that may work.
What remains clear is that people with this concern are often dehydrated and have deficiencies in nutrients so it might be an idea to consider taking an electrolyte drink and perhaps a multivitamin liquid. The magnesium in the electrolyte drink might relax the oesophagus and may help with hiccups since these are due to the spasmodic contractions of the diaphragm.
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I was diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy a couple of years ago and I'm now noticing it's getting worse as my feet feel cold but not when I touch them. I’m taking B12, B6 and magnesium, please can I ask for your advice to help my situation.
Peripheral neuropathy refers to damage to the nerves and what occurs here is that the sheath surrounding the nerves is damaged whether due to infection, age, or genetics, and this can result in the symptoms you have described. I would definitely recommend that you take Lion's Mane Mushroom extracts by way of a supplement. Research has shown its ability to enhance nerve growth factors (NGFs) which are tiny proteins involved in the repair of the sheath surrounding the nerves and also in enhancing new nerves. These two benefits obviously would be of value for the long term maintenance of peripheral neuropathy as this shows promise. Lion's Mane Mushroom is not known to have any major side effects.
Please continue taking the B vitamins with magnesium however ensure that you take Methylcobalamin as a B12 lozenge since most people over the age of 50 do not have a specific protein that transports regular B12 tablets into the bloodstream. Life Extension B12 Elite provides this form in a lozenge that transports B12 from the mouth into the bloodstream directly.
You have previously recommended Horseradish and Garlic Complex for sinuses, will this also be good for my middle ear which gets blocked with fluid and causes hearing loss at times?
Horseradish and Garlic may help to prevent sinus infections and sinus congestion but will not be of value for middle ear blockage. For this please consider taking Plantago Tincture which contains compounds that soothe the linings of the middle and inner ear canal to help prevent mucus production. This herb also contains compounds that break down mucus which is why it is often recommended for glue ear. Plantago Tincture is safe for long term use.
I suffer from recurring UTIs and I’m trying to start a regime to try and prevent them. I’ve read recommendations about taking a probiotic and I already take D-Mannose and was also wondering whether I should take cranberry as well.
Whilst D-Mannose works to dislodge the bacteria from the urinary tract and hence may benefit in reducing recurrences, cranberries contain hippuric acid which is a powerful antimicrobial so the combination works well. Please add Nature's Plus Ultra Cranberry 1000 which is a sustained release supplement which provides cranberry extract over a few hours.
As far as a probiotic supplement is concerned, I would suggest taking Healthaid FemProbio which is a very high strength supplement with some specific strains known to be of benefit.
I read about Sage Complex in the Weekend Read and wanted to ask if this could be something to help me. I am 48 years and in perimenopause (still have regular periods) but I have noticed a big shift in energy and muscular strength (a well as changes in skin and hair). My main concern is the energy and feeling tired with no strength which I am attributing to hormonal changes. Would this supplement help? I have no medical concerns. I do not have night sweats or hot flushes which seems to be a common symptom of perimenopause.
The decline in female hormones starts roughly from the age of 35 but most women notice some changes in their mid to late 40s. All the changes are the classic symptoms of perimenopause and Sage Complex contains a blend of herbs with plant oestrogens as well as herbs such as Siberian Ginseng to enhance energy albeit this is a gradual process. For rapid release of energy, you can take Sibergin which contains a potent strength of this Siberian Ginseng to kick start the adrenals to produce their energising hormones.
Please can you recommend a product for my eyes which always look dull and bloodshot, with red veins in the sclera. I would love healthy sparkling eyes.
There are many factors that are responsible for red eyes and prominent red veins in the sclera. I suggest that you use eye drops containing Eyebright, such as Vogel's Eye Drops, since this herb is known to enhance circulation and reduce inflammation in the eye area which is why it is often recommended for tired eyes, eye strain, bloodshot eyes, and other associated eye concerns. There is another version of the above eye drops with hyaluronic acid for those suffering from dry eyes.
My mother was prescribed a low dose of statins because her cholesterol was borderline too high, but the statins were making her feel very unwell and even depressed, so she has decided to come off of them. Is there anything you can recommend that she can take?
For the majority of people with high cholesterol, diet has nothing to do with it as it is genetics and the ageing of the liver which are the causes since the liver either manufactures more cholesterol or does not destroy cholesterol as it passes through. Cholestsafe contains red yeast rice and policosanol both of which have been the subject of numerous studies indicating reductions of 30% and more between 8 and 12 weeks. Red yeast rice does contain a small amount of lovastatin but it contains numerous other compounds which work in synergy to reduce elevated cholesterol and this supplement is tolerated by those sensitive to statins.
