Articles - Nerves & Pain
I get a lot of headaches, what can I do?
There are many reasons why people experience headaches, such causes may be hormonal imbalances, food intolerances, liver intolerances, high or low blood pressure, structural misalignment, nutrient deficiencies, side-effects to medications, tiredness, stress or digestive complaints and some headaches may be caused by simply being dehydrated.
My knee joint is quite painful
Xrays show arthritis in the areas around my knee cap.
Bone Spurs
Is there anything that my mother can take for heel spurs?
Sciatica & muscle aches
My hip joints and mid-point on my right buttock ache and are stiff
Chronic pancreatitis
is there a naturopathic cure for chronic pancreatitis?
Post surgery
I just had key hole surgery, belly button and one other spot on my left side, and just recovering at the moment. Any suggestions for the shock etc. my body has gone through. I feel ok, but quite bruised around the belly button area
General Anxiety disorder
My mother has general anxiety disorder which has lately manifested itself in episodes of vertigo and vomiting. These can all be traced directly to anxiety, should I encourage her to try St John's Wort?
Thoughts on Stress in today's high pace.
The beginning of the 21stcentury sees us living a high-tech existence. Cyber networks seem to inform us of the latest crisis before it even happens. The survival of the fittest has now reached a global scale and these evolutionary changes not only impact on the world around us but also on our internal world. Our bodies must speed up mentally, physically and emotionally to keep up with the fast paced world we live in. These adaptive changes impact on our health by causing oxidative stress, rapid changes in adrenal function, alterations in digestive function, nervous system anticipation and spiritual and emotional acceptance of the changing habits of society.
Burning Feet
Why do I have burning sensation on the bottom of my feet? Could there be a reason for this?
Painful periods
I have always had very painful period and have tried many remedies over many years but the only thing that calms my cramps is Ibuprofen (and lots of it).
Urticaria
Can you offer any suggestions that could help me with urticaria?
Gout
I believe gout is caused by too much acid in my blood. Is there a natural way to treat this painful condition?
Anxiety
I have been told by a specialist that I have Bowel reflux, I also suffer from heartburn, indigestion and anxiety. I am taking anti-anxiety medication as well as Nexium and Motilum for a few months. I feel sick alot of the time, what should I do?
Depression
I started taking St John's Wort for mild depression one week ago and I also began taking it with a womens one a day supplement. Do you have any other recommendations to reduce these feelings?
Tight shoulder muscles
I have terrible knots in my shoulders is there something that will help get rid of them?
Stress
I am an "A Type" personality and am constantly feeling stressed, what can I do to ease this feeling?
Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Pain
I have alot of discomfort, mild pain and tightening in the left side of my neck. Could you give me some possible causes of this?
St Johns Wort
I have been taking St John's Wort for one week, how will this help my nerves?
Low motivation
My body is physically depressed, I am tired and worn out and am having a difficult staying positive and counting my blessings. Any suggestions to help shift these feelings?
Ashwaganda
I've heard Ashwaganda can be good for anxiety and depression, is this true?
Anti-inflammatory medication
I take Ibuprofen daily for pain management and I am worried about the negative effects of taking it long term. Is there anything I can do to support my liver function and digestion while taking it?
Hernia
I have a small inguinal or femoral hernia. I want to know what I can do?
Hernia
I have a small inguinal or femoral hernia. I want to know what I can do?
Joint damage and cartilage repair
What can be taken for joint health that will cause the body to grow back the cartilage that the joint is missing?
Heavy metals and the nervous system
I have a friend who has chronic anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder which started after toxicity from paint, how can he help to address this problem?
Stress and pregnancy
I am pregnant and feeling really stressed, can I take some herbs to relax me?
Tremors
My mother has been suffering from benign essential tremors which are worse when she is tired. Is there anything that may help her?