I am a 40-year-old woman and, four months ago, I had a hysterectomy with removal of both ovaries. I recovered incredibly quickly from the surgery, but four weeks after, I noticed I was no longer producing oil on my face or my scalp (since puberty, I...
They include: * Zinc. This is crucial for regulating more than 100 enzymes. One study found a significant reduction in 5-alpha-reductase activity in rat prostate tissue previously injected with zinc (Andrologia, 1993; 25: 369-75). Another study...
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A simple daily supplement of 20 mg of zinc is enough to help children recover from severe diarrhea. Taken early enough, it can also reduce the length of persistent diarrhea, a disease which can of ...
The disproportionate focus on calcium as the most important bone builder means that many women and men at risk from osteoporosis miss out on other equally important nutrients.
Since food, in the main, is no longer very nutritional, your only recourse is to supplement with vitamins and minerals. However, there are certain caveats
Chronic cold sores Q Last February, I moved to the UK from South Africa. From the moment I arrived, I’ve been plagued by cold sores, often one every few weeks. I used to get them very occasionally, but now they’ve become chronic. I’ve also been more...
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Q This time of year, I always find that my cold sores flare up. Suncreams help, but I often end up relying on strong over-the-counter remedies like Zovirax because the pain is too unbearable.
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