Itchy discoloured skin in young mum
Itchy skin was keeping me awake
I'm a qualified licenced homeopath, with almost 20yrs experience in community pharmacy. Homeopathy is safe, natural and effective. Consultations can be in your home, which makes it easier for those with young children or babies.
Solving emotional issues naturally
How Bach flower remedies help with emotional issues Bach flower remedies are made from the flowers of 38 separate plants and trees. An English doctor, Dr Edward Bach invented this…
Snoring with nasal congestion in 3yr old
3yr old with nasal congestion and snoring
Painful teething issues
Children’s teething and other oral issues ‘Out of the mouths of babes’ Children often say the funniest things, but their timing can be a bit awkward too! The digestion process…
Constipation in Children
Children’s constipation and other bowel issues As soon as you become a parent, you seem to spend an awful lot of time discussing your child’s bodily functions! Especially wee and…
Itchy Teenage Eczema case study
Unsightly itchy eczema in teenage girl
Explaining The Chakra System
The Chakra system Chakras are energy vortices which connect our physical and energetic worlds. The word chakra comes from the Sanskrit word for ‘wheel’ which symbolises cyclic life patterns. There…
Cystitis Pain Relief
Cystitis and bladder infections Cystitis is a very common issue. 60% of all UK women have suffered with a urinary tract infection (UTI) in their lifetime, with almost 20% aged…
Eczema relief naturally
Itch, Scratch, Repeat! Eczema is very common. 20% of all children under 5yrs old suffer with eczema in the UK. This and other dry skin conditions can be very itchy,…
One small step for man
Men’s health blog! ‘No, no I’m fine! I don’t want to bother the doctor!’ This is usually the response you get if you ask a man about any pain or…
IBS symptoms were ruling my life
22yr old IBS symptoms ruling my life Presenting condition: IBS diarrhoea with urgency, which was impacting on daily life and activities. Brief history of condition: IBS symptoms for last 2yrs…
Crohn’s, Ulcerative colitis and you!
Crohn’s, Ulcerative colitis and you! These 2 chronic auto-immune diseases both affect the gastro-intestinal (GI) tract. I’ve described them separately below but the symptoms they share can be similar. Crohn’s…
Acne and what to do about it!
Acne and what to do about it! Acne affects 95% of UK population aged 11-30! That’s a lot of people suffering with their skin. Because it is a very visible…
Treating bedwetting!
Treating Bedwetting! This can be a distressing and stressful issue for parents and children alike. Children do not have enough of the hormone vasopressin before the age of 2. Most…
Stress, Anxiety And Panic Attacks
Stress, Anxiety and Panic Attacks Facts: 74% of UK adults have felt stressed, overwhelmed or unable to cope at some point in the last year. 8.2 million cases of anxiety…
A Delicate Balance – Endocrine System
A Delicate Balance – Endocrine System Overview Our endocrine system controls quite a few important bodily functions that we take for granted. But like a world famous orchestra, this all…
Severe anal fissures post-partum
Anal Fissures Post-Partum – Case study: 42yr old suffering with severe case of anal fissures after birth of 4th child. She wasn’t able to see the GP physically initially due…
Nutrition and Inflammatory foods
Nutrition and inflammatory foods We all know that processed foods are bad for us. But do we know why? Processed foods often contain things which are inflammatory to the body…
Grief and dealing with loss
What is Grief? Definition: Intense sorrow especially caused by someone’s death. Grief is normally used in reference to losing a loved one. But the emotion of grief can be expressed…
Happy and healthy baby!
Happy and healthy baby! Your baby will grow more rapidly in the first 2yrs of their lives than at any other time! Those first steps, teeth and smiles are all…
24yr old with Panic attacks
Panic attacks and anxiety case study Presenting condition: Anxiety and panic attacks. Sore blistery hand rash which appears as a delayed reaction to panic attacks. Brief History of condition: Anxiety…
Hayfever And Histamine
Itchy, Scratchy, Sneezy and Watery! Do these symptoms sound familiar? Hayfever is a common illness that embodies all of these symptoms. Itchy skin, hives, sneezing and a runny nose are…
Life after Birth
Life after Birth – Post-Partum and Birth recovery So, you’re now a mum! Either for the 1st time or you already have little treasures at home. But it takes time…
Precious Pregnancy
Precious Pregnancy “Bun in the oven” “Up the duff” “Growing a human” “Expecting a baby!” There are lots of ways of expressing that you are pregnant! However, what should be…
44yr old with recurrent UTI
44yr old Female with recurrent UTIs Presenting condition: Urinary Tract Infections starting on day 3 of the menstrual cycle. Patient wanting a long term solution. A brief history of…
70yr old with Social Anxiety
70yr old with social anxiety Presenting symptoms at 1st appt: Anxious pale man, rocking back and forwards whilst telling his story. Social anxiety presenting as empty feeling in pit of…
Why Keep A Gratitude Diary?
Keeping a Gratitude diary I kept a gratitude diary for 2 consecutive years. At this time I was going through my PND mental health journey. Some days all I would…
Insomnia help!
Sleepy, Dozy and Exhausted! So these are not all in the 7 dwarfs, but may ring true for thousands of people worldwide who suffer with insomnia or sleeplessness.
New Career – New Skills!
New career – New skills! 2 years ago was my last ‘pay-check’. This was a scary and exciting time for me. When I qualified as a homeopath, what I hadn’t…
Eco Medicine
Eco-friendly swops There are plenty of simple eco-friendly swops we can all do to help the environment. This year, I’ve been slowly but surely changing my regular products for a…
Chinese 5-Element System
5 Lakes and 5 Rivers – The Chinese 5-element system Some of you may be familiar with this system especially if you have had any acupuncture treatment. The…
Nutrition about B Vitamins
B Vitamins – Why we need them and how to get them! The ‘B’ vitamins work better together, like any good sports team! They are all water soluble so any…
Managing Menopausal Symptoms
Is it hot in here? The weather is finally turning warmer – but this may be too warm for some women. Hot flushes, night sweats and irregular bleeding can all…
Happy Gut Health
‘I’ve got a gut feeling about this.’ I bought the following book in a charity shop for £1 – ‘Gut’ by Giulia Enders. She is a German doctor and I…
It’s Better Than Nothing
Better than nothing *About and during the March Covid-19 Lockdown of 2020* It is hard sometimes to do the right thing. Staying at home, not seeing loved ones or friends…
Breaking Taboos
Breaking taboos – Overcoming challenges in my life We all face challenges in our lives. Some big, some small. Life is never easy all the time! I would like to…
Passions and Quirks
My Passions and Quirks. So you may have read my ‘About’ page on my website or even read a few of my blogs. But how well do you really know…
Placebo Pills or Properly Fixed?
Placebo Pills vs Drugs Placebo Pills vs drugs is a common debate in almost all healthcare areas. ‘During my time as a community pharmacist, the most common question I’d get…
January Health Month
The Annual January Health Month can be amazing! New Year – Same amazing you Happy New Year! January can be a miserable time of year. The weather is cold and…
Avoiding Christmas Stress
Avoiding Christmas Stress. Christmas and the weeks leading up to it are extremely busy for most people, often causing Christmas stress. You are encouraged to eat lots of rich food,…
Avoiding Colds
Avoiding Colds Are you dreading the winter ‘sneezing season’ and want to avoid catching a cold? Facts: The average adult has 2-3 colds/year and up to 5 coughs/year. This number…
Homeopathy Myths and Facts
Homeopathy Myths and Facts The Placebo effect: Homeopathy Myths and Facts Myth no. 1: How can something so dilute really work? Surely it’s just a placebo effect? Fact no.1: Homeopathic…
Headlice and Headlice Treatment
Headlice and Headlice Treatment New school term – New bugs? Headlice infestation? Headlice treatments! Urgh…….not again! New school uniform ripped on day 1? Tick. New shoes scuffed on day 3?…
Magnesium Deficiency
Magnesium Deficiency Magnesium deficiency affects 80% of the Western world, due to soil depletion and processing of foods. Shocking, isn’t it? Especially considering how important magnesium is for our health. …