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Q – I have an underactive thyroid which causes me no problems and is well managed with thyroxine. I suffer from only one symptom of the illness and its treatment – a slight magnesium deficiency.

Q – While looking up some information on B vitamins I also came across some references to the nutrient vitamin B3, and was interested in the suggestion that this B vitamin can be useful in decreasing cholesterol levels.

I have been taking grapeseed extract (Donz Natural OPCTM) for some time, as have a number of friends and relatives overseas. My mildly elevated blood pressure has fallen substantially.

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder of the central nervous system which causes developing tremors and rigidity that affects movements such as walking, talking and writing.

All of us have times when worry gets the better of us. Our stomachs churn, our hands sweat, and our mouths feel like sandpaper. More often than not there’s no real need to panic, but somehow our body takes over and we get that nervous feeling in our gut.

Have you been working too hard, working long hours, at work, school or even home? Have you been pushing yourself in competitive sport, have underlying inflammation, still recovering from a major illness, or do you have thyroid problems? Adrenal exhaustion accompanies all of these areas.

Endometriosis develops when fragments of functional endometrium tissue from within the uterus are found elsewhere in the body.

A stroke is a sudden interruption of blood flow to any part of your brain, causing damage and death to brain cells. Its effects can be devastating and may last a lifetime.

Contrary to popular belief, sugar does not rid the mind of depressive thoughts or depression moods. Turning to sugar foods for a quick fix only provides a short relief that is temporary, for a minute of two the adrenal sugar rush gives you a satisfying euphoria, but the resultant tiredness envelops you and the ‘feeling down in the dumps’ returns.