Eczema Explained

If you’ve ever had a “touch of eczema”, a non-contagious dry skin condition, you will be aware how relentless symptoms can sometimes be. Patient’s arms before remedies – January 2022 Eczema is particularly prevalent in young children and the National Eczema Society (NES) estimates that it affects 1 in 5 children in the UK.  The…

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How to reduce the Winter Blues and boost your mood naturally

  Are the shorter winter days seriously affecting your moods and energy levels? Having the Winter Blues or SAD, (Seasonal Affective Disorder) during the winter months is very common.  As soon as the clocks go back in autumn and the daylight hours get shorter, as many as one in three of us in the UK…

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What is Perimenopause?

Every month I see women with Perimenopausal symptoms. They may notice fluctuations in their moods, periods, sleep or temperature levels which can signal a reduction of female hormone production and the start of Perimenopause. When does Perimenopause start? Most women start having perimenopausal symptoms in their mid 40’s. This natural process happens gradually and can…

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Why Gut Health is so Important

  Gut Health is the buzz phrase we all keep hearing in the press at the moment. The more scientific research that is done, the more the importance of our gut microbiome or ‘flora’ becomes apparent in all sorts of health issues. Your gut microbiome is a delicate environment that needs nurturing to keep in…

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Hay Fever – a holistic approach

Hay Fever has been a personal struggle for me. I have tried many different treatment paths but the most effective has been Homeopathy. Summer used to be a miserable time and now I very rarely get symptoms. If you suffer from Hay Fever you may have tried various anti-histamines, been prescribed steroids or even been…

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How Moonlight Can Affect Your Sleep

The very word “Moonlight” brings up so many romantic connotations from childhood fairy stories.  Being wide awake at 3 am with moonlight streaming through your curtains is not so romantic. Every month I see people who are having trouble sleeping, especially around the time of the full moon.  One poor young lady was unable to…

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Natural ways to reduce hot flushes

  For those experiencing hot flushes during Perimenopause, symptoms can range from very mild to intense waves of heat. Although they are often called night sweats, hot flushes can happen day and night. They are often exhausting and unpleasant and seriously disrupt sleep patterns. Many women feel anxious not knowing when they might happen.  It…

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The Truth About Molluscum

Every year I see a handful of children with Molluscum: benign little hard, pink or red, raised bumps or papules erupting on the torso, under the armpits, behind the knees or in the groin area. Papules have a characteristic dimple in the middle and are not painful but can be itchy and are caused by…

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Like to know more about using Homeopathy?

“Homeopathic First Aid Remedies & Tips” – Suitable for Everyone – Individuals, Parents and Anyone keen to use Homeopathy at home –  A short 2 hour introductory course to Homeopathy and how to use it in the home.   My very popular introductory course simply explaining the concepts of Homeopathy and its uses in the…

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