Q My life is being made hell by hot flushes and night sweats. I am 50 years old and reluctant to take HRT. And now all the herbs have been discredited. Can you recommend any natural ways to combat the menopause? - S.T., via e-mail
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Can anyone suggest a natural remedy. I had my gallbladder removed about nine years ago. At the moment, I have pain and discomfort around my kidney area, which suggests to me kidney stones. I have looked on the Internet for natural remedies, and I am...
My son has developed a verruca on his foot, and I may have one, too. I do not want to put chemicals on our skin. How can we deal with this naturally? - CN
How can I prevent or cure mouth ulcers? I’ve had them now and again since childhood, but they seem to be much more frequent now that I’m in my mid-30s. It would be great to know what’s causing them. - CK
Home improvements Reducing your exposure to allergens can reduce your symptoms (Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol, 2003; 91: 189-94):
I read with interest the letter from Mrs MJB, High Wycombe, Bucks, about the problems her husband was having with his cholesterol levels and how they have reduced them.