What Doctors Don't Tell YouI would like to tell you that I admire the work of WDDTY enormously. With regard to the article by Doris Jones (‘The scandal of thyroid care’) and the suspension of Dr Barry Durrant-Peatfield (WDDTY, vol 12 no 5), it may interest your readers to...
Repetitive strain injury (RSI) is a blanket term covering a range of conditions, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis and bursitis, all of which involve damage and inflammation to tendons, nerves, muscles and soft tissues.
Cleaning up your mindA number of ‘mind technologies’ have been found to have profound effects on the body’s immune system, thymus gland, lymph nodes and neuropeptide communication system.
Change your sleeping habits. This can correct the problem without the need for drugs. Good sleeping habits include regular sleeping times, a comfortable bed, a quiet room with a comfortable temperature, appropriate lighting, regular exercise, but...
The evidence is overwhelming that meditative and relaxation techniques are heart-healthy. Ensure that you include some of the following in your daily regime.
I am a research psychologist and psychotherapist. I liked ‘Finding the cancer soul’ (viewpoint in WDDTY vol 16 no 7) very much. Indeed, it speaks of certain ‘truths’ about cancer.
Q An elderly colleague, aged 82, is experiencing symptoms that he feels may be attributable to his medication for high blood pressure. His daily regime is levothyroxine (150 mcg), aspirin (150 mcg), nifedipine (30 mg), alfuzocin (400 mcg) and...
Test-taking anxiety or stress is common among secondary-school and university students. It can be both distressing and debilitating. It is not uncommon for a good student who has had good grades throughout the year
* Avoid foods that contain polyamines - toxic amino-acid derivatives associated with skin-cell proliferation (Arch Dermatol, 1979; 115: 945-9). These include alcohol, all sugars, animal fats
Take action at the first signs of a cold or flu as most of the research into remedies administer these early on to optimise the benefits.
