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My husband has been diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy in his feet, which is possibly contacted with being diagnosed with MGUS. He is due to see a specialist but we wondered if you could suggest any treatment please?
Inflammation is probably the most significant causal factor for the development of MGUS whether due to an autoimmune disorder or possibly an infection. The specific protein in MGUS can damage nerve fibres attacking the myelin sheath that surrounds the nerve fibres leading to peripheral neuropathy.
I would definitely recommend that your husband considers 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.
Vitamin B-12 deficiency can cause peripheral neuropathy and is a very common deficiency in adults past their 50s since we lose a protein that transports this vitamin from the intestine into the bloodstream. Hence vitamin B12 tablets will also now work which is why I would recommend B12 Elite which are lozenges containing this vitamin, absorbed from the mouth directly into the bloodstream.
Magnesium helps to counter neuropathy symptoms such as tingling, numbness, cramps, sensitivity to touch etc. Neuro-Mag is a specific type of magnesium known to enter the nervous system via the spinal cord. Since inflammation is a link for MGUS, perhaps reducing inflammation might also prevent the progression of peripheral neuropathy and to this end I would suggest taking Turmeric Curcumin C3 Complex. This supplement contains three of the most potent anti-inflammatories found in turmeric root.
My granddaughter has been diagnosed with coeliac disease. She is 33 and has recently had a baby. Please can you help with any advice on reversing this disease?
Coeliac disease is not a reversible condition since it is an autoimmune concern where the immune system reacts to gluten and damages the lining of the small intestine. You can certainly manage the symptoms and the damage since the only proven treatment is a strict, gluten-free diet, but this can be hard to adhere to since gluten is found in wheat, barley, and rye production and even small amounts can trigger inflammation. To make matters worse, cross contamination in foods is also a big problem.
Healing the gut is the second most important target since inflammation, if kept at bay, can cause marked improvement in digestive, skin and nutrient absorption. In many cases, even a small amount of gluten can trigger damage even if symptoms are not experienced. I suggest that your granddaughter takes Biocare’s GI Complex, assuming she is not breastfeeding, which contains a blend of herbs and amino acids to heal any damage to the gut and maintain healthy gut function.
I am 74-years-old and generally in good health. I take losartan 75 mg per day and have recently been prescribed the statin Rosuvastatin 10 mg. I have noticed that my skin itches and is generally dry especially around the eyelids which can look very much like eczema. My liver function test is normal and my cholesterol levels greatly reduced, but the dry skin persists. I eat good fats and follow a healthy diet. Could you please offer any advice?
Although not the most common effect, statins can cause itchy, dry skin by their impact on the liver in the controlling of fats, especially cholesterol. I would recommend taking Sibu Omega-7 Sea Buckthorn Oil capsules daily. This essential fatty acid, not prevalent in our diet, works to improve all dry skin conditions by providing lipids that are used to manufacture ceramides, which are the tiny oil particles in between skin cells that moisturise skin and prevent dehydration. This supplement will not affect your cholesterol level. (Sibu, Omega 7 Sea Buckthorn Oil 60-softgels, £22.95)
Also, please try Hydrosil Dry Eye Gel which is a non-sticky gel which helps to calm inflamed, eczema-prone skin around the eyes. Consideration should also be given to maintaining good electrolyte levels as many of us tend to ignore the need for hydrating the body. Almost all processes in the body are designed to work in a hydrated environment and a lack of hydration results in a less efficient process such as energy production and digestion. Taking a good electrolyte supplement such as Electrolyte Fix Liquid often makes a noticeable difference.
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I am hoping you will be able to recommend something to help my husband. He has been taking duloxetine 60mg for chronic pain in his neck (to do with the vertebrae) for about three weeks, and is finding the side effects, particularly feeling restless in bed at night, quite debilitating. He has tried taking duloxetine several times before and each time he has stopped because of this side effect. However, it then isn't long until the pain in his neck returns with a vengeance. Is there something that you can recommend, to help with the restlessness and for him sleep at night?
There are numerous side effects associated with duloxetine including nausea, restlessness, insomnia, and others so this does not come as a surprise to me. I would suggest that your husband takes Cherry Night by Viridian Nutrition. This remedy in powder form contains magnesium to relax muscles and nerves, and in doing so may also alleviate some pain, as well as cherry extracts rich in melatonin which is the sleep hormone of the body. Cherry Night also contains glycine which is an amino acid that improves sleep quality and calms the brain.
I believe that it would be really beneficial for your husband to take Superior Joints daily. Superior Joints contains Natural Eggshell Membrane which has been clinically studied and found to have potent anti-inflammatory properties. Natural Eggshell Membrane contains two rare amino acids including proline which are thought to encourage healthy cartilage production. This supplement also contains hyaluronic acid to cushion the cartilage matrix in between bones, as well as turmeric and ginger to encourage circulation in order to remove the acids that cause pain and stiffness.
For the majority, pain relief is often within a month or earlier, and the supplement is safe to be taken on an ongoing basis or for as long as is necessary. This supplement is important for your husband because it means that hopefully he can start to gradually reduce the reliance on duloxetine which he can get approval from his GP on how to do this. It would also help to spray some Ancient Magnesium Oil Ultra twice a day in the neck area. This spray contains magnesium chloride to relax the nerves locally that send signals of pain, as well as MSM which provides local pain killing properties.
My 89-year-old Mum had a fall a few weeks ago, as she fell she knocked her head against the dustbin and since then she has had a noise in her ear, which she describes as a lot of insects buzzing around. The noise isn't constant but seems to be waking her up at night. We are at a loss as to what to do? Is this tinnitus or could this be something else? She has been checked over by her local GP, he looked inside the eardrum and said that it looked healthy. Is there a supplement or a treatment that might help?
I’m sorry to learn of your mother's head injury. Certainly the symptoms you are describing points to tinnitus, which is often intermittent and can appear after a head injury. I am glad that the ears have been checked although sometimes other effects can occur (like a delayed response), but usually within days rather than weeks. If other new symptoms appear then please have her medically reviewed quickly, but in the interim period I suggest she takes Plantago Drops.
Plantago Drops contain active compounds that can reach the middle and inner ear canal working to calm down any underlying inflammation. This inflammation affects the sensory fine hairs that send signals of the sounds to the brain that your mother is experiencing. Plantago Drops are safe to use with most medications, even for long term use.
I’m 66 and struggling with lichen sclerosis in the vaginal area and although I am using a steroid cream, I wondered if there were healthier options?
Lichen sclerosis is definitely of higher incidence in menopausal and post-menopausal women suggesting a link to hormonal decline, and perhaps genetics, but we still do not fully understand the causal factors. It is an autoimmune condition where chronic inflammation affects the genitals causing intense itching and burning, and white, thin fragile skin.
The use of curcumin supplements should be of some value since this herbal extract from turmeric powder works as a potent anti-inflammatory. I would also suggest that you use Topida Intimate Hygiene Spray alongside your steroid cream, or other topicals, which is a soothing spray used to control inflammation, itching and discomfort associated normally with vaginal infections but equally I do not see why this cannot be used for LS with a view to perhaps gradually reducing steroid cream use if you choose to do so.
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I've recently had my gallbladder removed and I was wondering if you could recommend any supplements that I may need.
Digestive problems after gallbladder removal are very common as the body has to cope with unrestricted flow of bile into the small intestine rather than stored releases from the gallbladder as one has a meal. This can result in diarrhoea, abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, and fat intolerance. Firstly, please take DoSe Milk Thistle Complex which contains the trio of liver cleansing and supporting herbs that enhance the production and flow of bile.
If diarrhoea is present, please consider taking TUDCA, which is a bile acid that reduces bile acid malabsorption problems that occur post-surgery. Stop a week after the diarrhoea has finished and gauge if needed again.
I am considering taking a turmeric curcumin supplement alongside Superior Joints, but understand from research that the capsule needs to contain MCT oil to be effective and I notice that Turmeric Curcumin C3 Complex doesn’t contain MCT. Can you advise?
Turmeric contains several active compounds called curcuminoids including the most studied ingredient, curcumin, which provide the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits associated with turmeric root. Turmeric root in powder, tablet, or capsule form is ill-absorbed by the body with on average 5% to 10% maximum being absorbed by the body. That is why many people use black pepper to enhance digestive enzymes increasing the absorption to 15% roughly, and MCT oil to increase absorption of turmeric (since it is fat soluble) allowing more curcumin to reach the bloodstream.
However, Turmeric Curcumin C3 Complex is totally different because it contains curcumin and two other water soluble actives that do not require oil to be absorbed into the bloodstream and so achieves significantly higher actives into the body several times greater than the two options mentioned. Curcumin C3 Complex has been featured in 285 publications with 114 clinical studies, making it the most researched curcumin ingredient so I would not recommend any other curcumin supplement especially when taken alongside Superior Joints.
Twice a year I suffer with an upper respiratory tract infection which results in cough, sore throat and red blotches on my neck, chest, abdomen and shoulders. These symptoms then turn into a very painful cough lasting about a week, which lingers for about three weeks. My GP doesn’t know the cause, other than a virus and as antibiotics can’t help, is there anything you recommend?
It is not uncommon to experience a rash when you have a viral infection, although this is not the usual virus that results in a cold. Some viruses affect both the respiratory tract and skin such as an adenovirus infection and the cough can linger for two to three weeks if the airways stay inflamed. Although supplements will not guarantee prevention, they can support the immune function and you should consider the core basic supplements for immunity which are vitamin D and probiotics.
Vitamin D deficiency is still very widespread in the adult population so I am not sure if you take a vitamin D supplement daily but the general recommendations are that a woman of average weight and height should take a minimum of 2000iu per day since this vitamin is involved in many processes within the body leading to suboptimal levels in the body. Please consider taking two sprays of Vitamin D 1000iu Oral Spray daily.
A large part of our immunity arises out of the gut. Almost 80% of the immune cells are located in the gut and they help to regulate systemic immune responses (as well as local responses) to differentiate between harmless bacteria and harmful bacteria or other pathogens. Please take Mega Probio at a dose of one capsule twice a day. Probiotics not only help the immune system but also enhance digestion, detoxification, enhancing energy by the manufacture of B-vitamins.
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I’ve been experiencing tingling and numbness in my toes for at least 18 months. Blood tests don’t show up anything abnormal and I’ve also been tested at the neurology clinic and results were ‘normal’. My GP told me to come back if it gets worse, but I feel that there must be something causing this tingling. I’m also experiencing slight loss of movement in my toes. I am 69, can you help please?
If blood tests and neurology are ‘normal’, then these feelings of numbness and slight loss of movement could be associated with possibly a circulatory issue and/or nutrient deficiencies. I would recommend taking Diosmin Plus, assuming that you are not taking blood-thinning medications. Diosmin Plus contains several herbs that enhance total body circulation including the lower limbs, so that the tissues are oxygenated and vital nutrients reach the whole body.
Included in the formulation is Diosmin, a flavonoid known to help with the elasticity of valves which ensure blood does not pool and moves around the body. By enhancing circulation, this supplement is also useful for other circulatory concerns associated with ageing, such as varicose veins. A possible deficiency of magnesium may exist since serum magnesium often looks normal despite lower levels in the cells. I would suggest taking Magnesium Complex, at a dose of one capsule daily with food, since magnesium relaxes muscles and nerves, and a deficiency can cause tingling, twitching and cramps.
I am unsure if your blood test showed a B12 deficiency because serum B12 can miss a functional deficiency. Vitamin B12 levels are often low in people aged 50 years and above since we lose a protein that transports vitamin B12 from the gut into the bloodstream. This is why taking tablets and capsules of vitamin B12 may be ineffective and in many cases even a diet rich in B12 such as red meat may not provide sufficient amounts. I suggest taking B12 Elite which provides this important vitamin in a lozenge form so that it is absorbed from the mouth directly into the bloodstream.
I had surgery on a fractured ankle recently. I had been taking liquid morphine, which I have now stopped, but still continue to take paracetamol every day to a greater or lesser extent. I am experiencing what I think is acid reflux/indigestion and wondered if you could suggest something to take other than Gaviscon.
Indigestion and symptoms of acid reflux are common side effects of morphine as it slows down the gastrointestinal tract and increases acidity, so a very good option to Gaviscon is Life Extension Esophacool. Esophacool Lozenges are unlike a conventional antacid. They contain calcium carbonate and DGL licorice which soothe the lining of the oesophagus without disturbing stomach acid production since the body needs stomach acids to break down food. Unfortunately people taking acid reducing medications often have nutrient deficiencies due to the improper breakdown of food. If further support is needed, then please take Centaurium Tincture to enhance digestive enzymes which break down food and help with symptoms of acid reflux as well as enhancing motility to prevent constipation.
My 26-year-old fit and healthy son has just been diagnosed with Peyronie’s Disease. Our GP has prescribed tadalafil 5 mg a day and 600 mg Vitamin E supplement. I was wondering if there was anything we could add to this to try and prevent further progression of the syndrome. My understanding is this condition usually affects older men and as you can imagine this diagnosis has been quite upsetting.
Often due to injury, Peyronie's disease can be very distressing especially in young men. Whilst Vitamin E thins the blood to allow flow, and also reduces inflammation and possibly collagen build up in the plaque, there are other natural remedies that would be worth taking alongside vitamin E notably Acetyl L-Carnitine used to reduce pain, prevent progression, and improve penile curvature. Biocare's Acetyl Carnitine and Alpha Lipoic Acid would be the supplement of choice.
I would also recommend Turmeric Curcumin C3 Complex. Inflammation is one of the key causes of collagen build-up and reducing inflammation should also be of value in preventing progression.
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I have recently been diagnosed as hypermobile and as I get older I have started to experience more joint pain. I am receiving physio to strengthen my ligaments to protect my joints, but I'm looking for supplements to help my joints and manage my pain levels.
Hypermobility is a condition where the joints can bend beyond the normal range of motion and it is associated with loose ligaments and/or genetic defects in collagen which is responsible for the strength, structure, and elasticity of ligaments and tendons.
Although we cannot change the underlying genetic structure of the collagen, we still need to provide the body with the best form of collagen to provide the amino acids for strengthening connective tissues and nerve pain. I would recommend that you take Collagen Tripeptide Complex which provides the smallest unit of collagen containing variants of three amino acids, which means that almost all of this is delivered to tissues unlike almost all collagen supplements which are larger with far lower levels of absorption.
As for any joint and muscle pain, please take Superior Joints at a dose of two capsules once daily preferably during the day. Superior Joints contains Natural Eggshell Membrane which has been part of the review by the NIH concluding that it does help to alleviate pain rapidly. This eggshell membrane also contains hydroxyproline and other amino acids that are known to help long term cartilage. In addition, Superior Joints contains hyaluronic acid to stabilise the cartilage matrix, cherry extracts to neutralise acids that cause pain and stiffness, ginger and a small amount of turmeric for their circulatory benefits in removing acids, and other vitamins known for their role in joint health.
You may also wish to consider spraying some Ancient Magnesium Oil Spray. This specific form of magnesium helps to relax muscles and nerves and when applied topically, works rapidly to provide relief from pain. The magnesium from the spray is also absorbed transdermally through the skin into the bloodstream and additionally MSM, a natural anti-inflammatory within the formulation, works to further provide pain relief.
Please could you recommend something I can take for IBS, which I have from time to time, especially first thing in the morning.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a very common debilitating gastrointestinal disorder that affects people in different ways. It is estimated that between 8% and 20% of the adult population are affected and typical symptoms include chronic abdominal pain, bloating, and varying bouts of constipation and diarrhoea.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome is termed a ‘functional disorder’. A functional disorder is a medical condition that impairs the normal function of the body where every part of the body looks completely normal under examination. We do not fully understand IBS since it is a very complex condition, but sufferers can exhibit a combination of different symptoms and signs such as abdominal bloating, constipation (IBS-C), diarrhoea (IBS-D) or alternating between both (IBS-A). You have not mentioned specific type of IBS so I am providing you with a good general regimen which helps many people with mild IBS whether suffering from diarrhoea or constipation.
One of the most important supplements to take for occasionalsymptoms of IBS is the use of a quality digestive enzyme supplement such as Digestive Enzyme Complex, take one capsule before or with a main meal. Digestive enzymes break down food efficiently helping to prevent stagnation or fermentation which can lead to toxin build-up and so inflammation.
More than 30 studies indicate that probiotic supplements may be helpful in the management of the symptoms of IBS such as bloating, flatulence, and may improve overall symptoms when taken daily. Mega Probio contains eight strains of acid resistant bacteria that can colonise the gut and perform their myriad of roles in gut health, immunity, digestion, detoxification, as well as in the production of energising B-vitamins. This dairy-free, wheat and gluten-free supplement works well for most inflammatory digestive concerns.
My 20-year-old son is an elite footballer and has been having trouble sleeping due to the demands of training several times a week and playing full 90 minute games. Can you recommend a product to help him relax and sleep?
Trouble sleeping is a relatively common occurrence is those who undertake high intensity exercise since this releases excess amounts of adrenaline and cortisol which act as stimulants causing alertness, and blocking the uptake of melatonin (sleep hormone) even if one is physically exhausted. I would suggest that your son takes Sleep Tight Plus, a supplement containing a blend of herbal sedatives and relaxants, as well as extracts of magnolia bark to reduce cortisol, magnesium to relax the body and cherry extracts which naturally contain small amounts of melatonin. Theanine in the formulation enhances alpha waves to relax the mind. I suggest starting with one capsule an hour before bedtime for a week or two to gauge if this dose is sufficient before considering taking two capsules at night.
I am also a great advocate for the use of aromatherapy mists for sleep, especially This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray. This is one of the few pillow sprays that contains a combination of oils that have been the subject of small studies showing improvements in sleep induction and quality.
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Following a recent eye infection, my optician has told me that I have dry eyes. He recommended Hycosan Eye Drops, but they seem too harsh for me and my eyes feel gritty and sore. Can you recommend an alternative?
Dry eyes are a common condition where the tears produced cannot provide sufficient lubrication for the eyes, resulting in watery eyes, burning, stinging, and discomfort. This is often because the tear film is compromised due to hormonal changes, ageing, dry environments, too much screen time, or an underlying condition. As far as eye drops are concerned, I prefer the use of Advanced Triple Action Drops since these drops have a lipid base from Sacha Inchi Oil that helps to provide longer term support for chronic dry eyes and other eye concerns.
Another possibility is the use of Vogel's Extra Moisturising Eye Drops which contain hyaluronic acid to add moisture and comfort the eyes, and Eyebright, an eye tonic revered for decades for its benefits for the eyes. Several studies indicate that for the majority, hormonal changes and ageing cause the reduction of tears produced and diminished quality of the tears too. It might also be prudent to consider taking a supplement Life Extension Tear Support capsules, as these work to support healthy and quality tear production, which helps to promote eye lubrication, helping to alleviate dry eyes.
My daughter had her first baby three months ago and is breast feeding. She is feeling anxious and depressed and has just been prescribed medication. Can you suggest supplements that will improve her mood before she starts taking the prescribed medications?
Post-partum anxiety is a common concern and since your daughter is breastfeeding, we are somewhat limited in the choice of supplements we can use but primarily she should take a post-natal multivitamin that works to help restore hormone levels as the imbalance in the female hormones triggers stress hormone release by the adrenals.
Zita West Revital Essence would be the one of choice suitable for helping hormonal balance which in turn should gradually reduce anxiety, provide better sleep, and other benefits. I would also recommend taking Australian flower remedies such as Calm & Relax which are generally regarded as safe to take whilst breastfeeding.
My husband recently had shingles which affected the left side of his face including his cheek, eye, forehead and into his hairline. Although the blisters have healed, his skin is still numb and he has nerve pain round his eye and forehead. He is taking B12, have you any other recommendations?
I am assuming that your husband was prescribed antivirals as this is a concern that can lead to postherpetic neuralgia which displays the classic signs of nerve pain and numbness. Supplements can help support this health issue, such as B12 and a specific type of magnesium. If your husband is taking just a B12 tablet, not sublingual form or lozenge form, may I suggest he takes bioactive forms of vitamin B12 found in the supplement B12 Elite. This provides two forms of B12 that are absorbed from under the tongue into the bloodstream directly. Taking B12 tablets may not provide sufficient B12 as we lose levels of a protein called intrinsic factor that transports B12 from the gut into the bloodstream. (Life Extension, B12 Elite, £14)
Since your husband is experiencing nerve pain, it would also be prudent for him to take Neuro-Mag. This supplement contains a very specific magnesium compound, magnesium L-threonate, that has been shown to enter the spinal cord and then into the nervous system helping to calm the nerves that send signals of pain. Adequate levels of magnesium are known to help nerve health, prevent nerve damage and manage nerve pain, whilst inadequate levels are known to be linked to neuropathy.
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What would you recommend to ease sciatic nerve pain down the back of the legs please?
As I am sure you are aware, sciatica is a type of pain that starts in your back and then runs down the leg. The sciatic nerve gets inflamed sending signals of pain to the brain which is often worsens on awkward movements. I would suggest the following regimen and this should mean less reliance on anti-inflammatories and painkillers which are often prescribed.
Magnolia extracts are potent muscle and nerve relaxants help to relax muscles and nerves so I would recommend that you take Magnolia Rhodiola Complex at a dose of one capsule twice a day. This supplement is more potent in its muscle and nerve relaxing properties than magnesium, a popular recommendation for a milder form of sciatica.
You might also wish to consider the topical use of a magnesium oil spray which will work locally to relax the nerves. Ancient Magnesium Oil Ultra Spray contains magnesium chloride which works locally to relax the sciatic nerve and then gets absorbed into the bloodstream to work from within the body too. Magnesium also helps to relax the body and so helps sleep quality too.
I am 42 and having tests for peri-menopause. My periods are erratic which affects my mood, I'm constantly tired and get colds regularly and I've started having trouble sleeping, which is affecting everything else. I've recently had a blood test which came back fine, however last year my iron levels were borderline. Can you help?
You are certainly displaying all the signs associated with low female hormones causing adrenal stress, even if your tests have come back as 'normal'. This is because hormonal tests are geared for a significant swing in hormone levels whereas even small changes make a huge impact on the body. The first glands that get affected due to lower female hormone levels are the adrenals which are responsible for maintaining healthy stress hormone levels, energy production and other functions.
So when the female hormones are lower, usually from age 35 onwards, there are slight effects which most women experience but usually do not associate with declining female hormones. These include lower energy since the adrenals are producing stress hormones, so they produce less energising hormones, of course mood changes due to increased stress hormones, sleep disturbances because stress hormones block melatonin uptake and other effects.
Firstly, please take Sage Complex capsules. This should now be your ongoing supplement helping to address and mitigate problems with declining female hormone levels by providing plant oestrogens. Oestrogen protects the bones, joints, skin, heart, and other structures, and declining oestrogen is linked to concerns associated with these glands and structures.
Low female hormones also affect immunity again through the cortisol connection due to stress. Higher stress levels, whether physical or hormonal, lower immunity making us more susceptible to colds and infections. Please take Daily Immunity at a dose of one capsule twice a day for one month. Please also take Sleep Tight Plus, a supplement that contains traditional herbal hypnotics and sedatives, as well as cortisol reducing herbs to help restful sleep as well as reducing stress hormone levels when taken every night.
I have Lichen Sclerosis and hypothyroidism. I take thyroxine, is there anything you can recommend?
There is a link between Lichen Sclerosis (LS) and hypothyroidism as it appears that they both may be affected by T-cells attacking healthy tissue. Since it is an inflammatory concern, I would suggest taking Turmeric Curcumin C3 Complex which contains three of the most potent anti-inflammatory compounds found in turmeric root which also provide antioxidant properties. Please take this at least three hours away from any medication, especially thyroxine, which I assume you take first thing in the morning with water.
Topically, Basix Skin Defence Cream may be as efficient as steroidal creams in alleviating the symptoms, but of course it does not thin the skin which is invaluable because often steroid creams work really well and when you stop the lesion comes back even worse than before.
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A recent pelvic and transvaginal scan has shown calcified cervical fibroids and it would seem these are the cause of the frequent need to pass urine and the difficulty in emptying the bladder completely. Can you suggest anything that could ease these symptoms?
As I am sure you are aware, calcified cervical fibroids are fibroids that have hardened due to the deposition of calcium and if they are located near the cervix, then they press on the bladder which results in frequent urination. Once calcified, these cannot be reversed however, you can manage or ease the symptoms by reducing bladder pressure by taking Magnesium Complex which contains several forms of magnesium including magnesium L-threonate which is known to enter the nervous system to relax nerves and muscles. Please consider taking Dandelion Root to help increase the volume of urine being evacuated.
My husband was attacked on the street and was hit with boulder in the face at a very close proximity. He has fractures and breaks including the forehead orbital socket, cheek and nasal bones and has his eyebrow stitched together. What do you suggest topically and orally to help heal the skin?
I am sorry to learn about your husband's attack and may I please suggest that he uses Sheald Recovery Balm to all the areas where there are stitches to ensure a quicker recovery of skin such as the eyebrow area, but please ensure that this does not get into the eye. On larger areas, Calendula Cream would be a good option as it calms localised inflammation which hinders the healing processes.
Vitamin C is highly effective to speed up the healing processes in skin by reducing inflammation, strengthening capillary walls of blood vessels, and by enhancing collagen. It promotes the migration of specific cells which are crucial for tissue healing. I suggest he takes Liposomal Vitamin C at a dose of one teaspoon daily which provides 1000 mg of highly bioavailable vitamin C.
Do you have any advice to help resolve a Dupuyren nodule in the centre of my palm which is rather painful?
The cause of Dupuytren's disease does not remain fully understood, however we know that the condition occurs most likely after the age of 50 and runs in families. It gets progressively worse, but at a slow rate. What we do believe is that these thick bands that restrict movement and pull the fingers towards the palm of the hand arise possibly due to inflammation of the tissues that cause these tissues to thicken.
Treatment of Dupuytren's involves needling to puncture and break the cords of tissue that are pulling the finger towards the palm, steroid injections to calm down inflammation and/or an enzyme called Collagenase injected locally to break down the collagen fibres that form part of this thickened band of tissue. I suggest that you consider taking Turmeric Curcumin C3 Complex to ensure that inflammation is kept to a minimum in order to slow down any progression, especially if there is no contracture, and to also help alleviate pain. Hand exercises, deep tissue massage, and heat treatment might be valuable, such as using a Hot and Cold Wrap.
