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What makes me, me and you, you? This is the question that is at the heart of the genetic puzzle. It’s also central to our exploration of blood types, The key is genetic heritage which is the story of your life.

Taking care of sinusitis hay fever, coughs and colds can be expensive and take quite a dip into the bank balance with herbal remedies, vitamins and doctor’s consultations.

Questions vary when women have health problems and a common one in particular comes from older women who have a problem with vaginal dryness. They find it quite embarrassing even though they relate it to menopause changes. So the question is, is there anything to relieve the problem apart from using HRT treatment, which many are not happy about doing?

There is no way around it, exam time is challenging both mentally and emotionally, however there are things you can do to support yourself. The key is to make conscious choices so that your thoughts, words and actions are aligned with your intentions.

Making tea is an ancient tradition. Herbal teas have a long history of use in areas of traditional medicine worldwide.

Talking to my mother, who is well into her 90’s, I was surprised to learn that none of her sisters, none of her brothers wives, none of her large extended family and none of her friends or any body she knew in her church ever had trouble getting pregnant.

I spent the summer of 2004-5 in the northern third of the South island, New Zealand on holiday with my wife. We returned a week early than expected because I became ill, possibly affected by toxins while staying in a camping ground adjacent to what is described by the local council as ‘the most contaminated site in the country’.

One common question that naturopaths hear quite often is: “My daughter suffers from severe bloating prior to her periods and quite often severe pain and cramping during the menstrual cycle. She is just 15 years old and tends to become very upset during this cycle. Her GP has suggested that she should start using a contraceptive pill to help prevent these symptoms, but we would like to, if possible try and help her without going to these lengths. She is not in a relationship and therefor we do not feel that the pill is quite appropriate”.

It is not unusual for one to have depleted energy levels and a general lack of get-up-and-go after a busy lifestyle, or holiday. Exhaustion and fatigue are usually caused from overindulgence, less desirable lifestyle habits, and a lack of B group vitamins, especially vitamin B12 and the mineral magnesium.