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Infantile eczema

My seven-month-old granddaughter has developed a severe case of eczema, particularly on her neck and trunk. It is predominantly dry but, during moments of distress, it has wept liquid. Can anyone sugg... more>

Verruca

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 more>

Mouth ulcers

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. -... more>

Blepharitis

I suffer from blepharitis, which is an inflammation of the eyelash follicles and eyelids. It appears to be getting worse, and eyedrops do not help. My eyes always seem dry, itchy, tired and red, espec... more>

Tendonitis

I have acute tendonitis in my upper arm. It has been getting increasingly painful, and I’ve had it for about nine months. I can’t put my arm up my back or reach for the seatbelt in the car without sev... more>

Bronchitis and emphysema

I suffer from chronic bronchitis and emphysema, and hope that someone can help with alternative remedies or suggestions. - AC more>

Polymyalgia rheumatica

I seem to have contracted polymyalgia rheumatica, a type of arthritis that affects the muscles, but not the bones or joints. It’s causing the muscles in the backs of my legs to ache badly when I walk... more>

Mouth ulcers

Can anybody offer advice to prevent or cure mouth ulcers? I have suffered from them since childhood, but much more frequently now that I’m in my mid-30s. No sooner do I get rid of a batch than the nex... more>

Hormonal imbalance

A friend of mine had to take the birth-control pill a year ago after she was told her hormones were out of balance. She has not had a period for seven months. Now she wants to stop the Pill and find a... more>

More on meniere’s disease

* I have all but one symptom of Meniere’s disease, and experienced an increasing frequency of attacks of vertigo with age. I was referred for Cawthorne-Cooksey physiotherapy [a programme of exercises... more>

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