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There are so many varieties of mint plants, but the peppermint menthe mint is a source of methanol flavour used commercially for foods such as in ice creams, in baked goods, tobacco, some pharmaceutical medicines, alcohol, chewing gum, candy and other sweets, but traditionally used (carefully) as an anti-parasitic agent.

The main issue is the philosophical difference between midwives and obstetricians. Midwives view pregnancy and the natural process of birthing as a normal part of life’s passage. They rely on their intuitive skills, hands, eyes and ears plus hearts, whereas obstetricians believe their technology to be more accurate, effective and reliable than any human can be.

Foods that are fried, have pastry and too much meat only increase insulin levels through faulty fat-sugar conversion. So no pies, pastries, fried potatoes and chicken, fast foods etc, rather swap these foods for fresh juices, rice and fresh vegetables.

Zinc: Doctors theorise that spirulina has many bioactive and nutritious substances which improve mineral absorption, which includes zinc, improves general health and the immune system.

The properties of everyday plastics are very different from those of the basic polymers. A wide range of additives or ‘designer materials’ are used to give plastics the required properties that allow manufacturers to create exactly what’s required from the raw materials.

Chickweed cream works well and helps with the itchiness. Apply the ointment regularly in order to keep the skin moist, even if it’s weeping. Keep freshly made creams and ointments in the fridge as anything cold going onto the skin will bring longer lasting relief.

Our first child arrived a month early and was given Homeopathic Arnica and Rescue Remedy very soon after birth. He was checked by an orthopaedic consultant and was found to have two mildly clicky hips and two days after birth the paediatric consultant found that he had a heart murmur as well.

If there is a wound, give a dose of Homeopathic Arnica for pain relief, then bathe the area with Hypercal lotion (diluted as per instructions on the bottle) to help cleanse the wound, allow a little bleeding for cleaning purposes as well.

Broken bones: Often require resetting, so medial first aid help is often required. In the meantime one can take Homeopathic Symphytum 30c to increase the bone healing rate, but wait until the bone has been reset first.