Hypericum perforatum Hypericaceae Habitat: A native European , including British, plant. Collection: The entire plant above ground should be collected when in flower and dried as quickly as possible. Part Used: Aerial parts. Constituents: Essential...
There are many better alternatives than drugs for depression. Here's a short summary. For more detailed information, see WDDTY, vol 6 no 6, and the WDDTY Guide to Mental Health
My father is in his mid-60s and suffers from hearing loss. He has to wear hearing aids in both ears and, inevitably, he suffers from infections and painful ears. He went to his doctor to ask for drops
HERBAL MEDICINE: Not so much like conventional drugs, after all
The new breed of antidepressants, such as Prozac, is no better at treating depression than older drugs, researchers have found. ...
Herbal remedies are enjoying an increasing popularity as alternatives to conventional drugs for psychiatric conditions. Nevertheless, most of the studies involved adults so their impact on children is not clear. Always seek the advice of a qualified...
THE THIN END OF THE WEDGE, I: Are the wort's days numbered?
My sister has been treated for over five years at hospital for breast cancer. However, early last year, I asked if a doctor from our surgery would call as she felt unwell when she woke up (although she did improve during the day).
Aloe vera and honey are the better known alternative remedies for burns. Aloe vera’s moisturising, anti-inflammatory and mildly antiseptic effects are well recognised (J Med Assoc Thai, 2000; 83: 417-25; Adv Drug React Toxicol Rev, 2001; 20: 89-103)...
* Increase your omega-3 fats. Take fatty-acid supplements and eat more cold-water fish and seafood (J Affect Disord, 2002; 69: 15-29). Low fatty-acid levels just after birth are linked to postnatal depression (PND) (Life Sci, 2003; 73: 3181-7)...
David L. Hoffmann BSc Hons MNIMH
What Doctors Don't Tell You