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For many of us, autumn is a beautiful time of year, but for some the increased darkness and colder weather heralds a change in mood and function that is debilitating and depressing: the effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Seasonal Affective Disorder is a form of depression that tends to come on at the same…

Did you know that the time to treat your hay fever is now? (to minimise recurrence next summer) Streaming runny nose, itchy eyes, sneezing, itchy throat, tiredness … if you’re a hay fever sufferer I don’t need to tell you how frustrating, debilitating and miserable it can be. And it’s quite common – around 20%…

People often ask me how I discovered homeopathy. Here is my story. I’d had headaches ever since I can remember. They started in my early teens when the angst of teenage school life, accompanied by my parents’ separation and subsequent home-life struggle, took its toll. This was in the 1970s when aspirin was the pain-relief…

Head pounding, nausea, bad taste in the mouth and feeling as if you are dragging your body around…..these are some of the many hangover symptoms we are all familiar with. Even the most well intentioned amongst us can get caught out during the holiday season by over indulging – but fear not because homeopathic help…

Did you know that Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects as many as 1 in 10 women in the UK? And only half of these will have symptoms. It is most prevalent in women aged 15 to 30. �  What is PCOS, and what are its symptoms? It is a hormonal disorder which affects the reproductive…

I was delighted to give a lecture recently on Phosphorus at the North West College of Homeopathy. It’s wonderful to share the amazing benefits of this remedy I prescribe regularly. I thought you would like to find out more about it too so you can see how far reaching its action is. Phosphorus is what…

Streaming runny nose, itchy eyes, sneezing, itchy throat, tiredness … if you’re a hay fever sufferer I don’t need to tell you how frustrating, debilitating and miserable summers can be. And it’s quite common – around 20% of the UK population are prone to some form of hay fever. How does homeopathy help? Homeopathy offers…

�  �  �  Homeopathy doesn’t just treat people – it’s really effective for animals and plants too. Here are 6 remedies you can use in your garden to help your plants thrive and recover from damage. Homeopathy does not work by killing pests – it strengthens the plants’ ability to withstand attacks – from pests,…

Whether we’re jetting off to warmer locations or staying local and crossing our fingers for some sunny weather, there are many ways in which homeopathy can help us keep healthy this summer. Whether it’s jet lag, travel sickness, sunburn or sunstroke, this blog has advice on homeopathy that can help. Summer heat First things first:…

It’s summer and we love to be outside, but bites and stings from mosquitos, wasps, bees or spiders can be irritating and painful.�  If you get bitten or stung by an insect, see which remedy best suits your situation and symptoms: Always seek medical help if you suspect a severe reaction to a bite or…