Cathy’s Articles
Need a helping hand to reduce hot flushes?
Hot flushes can be not only distressing but seriously disrupt sleep patterns too. Women can be alarmed and anxious never knowing when they might happen and embarrassed being drenched in sweat all over. These common Perimenopause symptoms, (often called night sweats), can happen day or night, and range from very mild to intense waves…
Read MoreWhat’s so special about homeopathy for Hay Fever?
Hay Fever used to be a personal struggle for me every July. I remember the ordeal of a constant streaming nose and eyes like it was yesterday. Getting relief is essential if you get symptoms, and you may have tried various anti-histamines, been prescribed steroids or even been referred for immunotherapy. Homeopathy I’ve tried lots…
Read MoreEczema 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…
Read MoreWhy “Dry January” Can Make A Big Difference
Talking about livers is not a very sexy topic, but “Dry January” is a wonderful way to give your liver a well earned rest. Livers are the largest, most overworked and undervalued internal organs we have. Even more amazing is that recent research shows they can completely regenerate themselves in 8-15 days if we look…
Read MoreWhat options are there to reduce Seasonal Affective Disorder?
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…
Read MoreThe Vital Role of Gut Health
Gut Health is the buzz phrase we all keep hearing in the press. 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 balance. An often…
Read MoreWhy Moonlight Can Affect Your Sleep
Every month I see people who are having trouble sleeping, especially around the time of the full moon. We are all told to stop using screens well before bedtime, but the moon acts like a giant super “screen”. It’s an enormous source of intense light that can disturb your internal body clock and leave you…
Read MoreThe ‘Sunshine Vitamin’ – Why we need to take Vitamin D
When Covid was in full stride we were all advised to take Vitamin D. It seemed that those with low levels had more severe symptoms. The public started to become aware of how important this vitamin could be. Research shows it not only plays an important role in our immune systems but is…
Read MoreWhat 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…
Read MoreThe 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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