Thrush and fungal infections
Thrush and fungal infections Thrush can be very itchy and annoying! It is caused by a fungus Candida albicans. However there are many fungal infections that can cause us issues.…
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Homeopathic Health Blog
Homeopathic Health covers all sorts of different health-related topics because it’s slightly different from the conventional definition of health.
My homeopathic definition of health is not just an absence of dis-ease. Your ‘Vital Force’ should be solid and robust.
The foundations should be well-managed and maintained. Good Homeopathic Health health, to me, is not ever being ill but the ability to cope and recover when you are. Because being a homeopathic patient myself, I know that minor ailments don’t plague me often and when they do, I have the homeopathic tools to deal with them.
I cover specific conditions and how homeopathy can help. Also, I write about broader homeopathic health subjects such as alternative diagnostic systems, Mental Health and Nutrition.
Each blog includes practical steps which you can start implementing into your daily routine immediately. These are often free, quick and easy to do. There are a few blogs on my own personal journey along with the challenges I experienced. I hope I can help others to feel less isolated by sharing my story.
Homeopathy can help with such a wide range of mental, emotional and physical issues. I try to cover as many of them here as possible. The advice I give here is more general than you would receive in a 1-2-1 consultation with me. I aim to make this health information as accessible as possible. If there is a topic you would like me to cover, then feel free to email me with your suggestions!
Toothache and oral issues
Toothache and oral issues If you’ve ever had toothache you will know how painful it can be! Anything that is sore or painful in the mouth can really get you…
How to balance your hormones naturally
How to balance your hormones Hormones! As women, it is a word we have been conditioned to fear or moan about. These little chemical messengers seem to be the source…
Hair loss and other scalp conditions
Hair loss and other scalp conditions Our hair is our crowning glory! Hair loss, dandruff or hair thinning can really affect our confidence and mood. Hair loss: Male pattern baldness…
Haemorrhoid symptoms and treatment
Haemorrhoid symptoms and treatment Haemorrhoids or Piles are generally an embarrassing subject especially here in the UK. However, up to 80% of the population suffer at some point or another…
Conjunctivitis and eye infections
Conjunctivitis and Minor eye infections are extremely common but can really be painful and irritating especially for children.
‘Flu symptoms and treatments
‘Flu symptoms and treatments Influenza or ‘flu is defined as a common viral illness which is more prevalent in the winter months. Viruses mutate so you can suffer from different…
Heartburn and Indigestion symptoms and how to treat
Indigestion (Dyspepsia): Pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen Heartburn: Burning pain behind breastbone (sternum) Reflux (GORD): Acid reflux from stomach irritating oesophagus. Stomach acid can also cause burning sensation…
Minor burns treatment
Burns are defined as an injury to the skin or other tissue caused by heat (thermal, friction, chemical etc.). Symptoms: red skin, pain, swelling, peeling skin, and fluid-filled blisters. Burns…
Abnormal vaginal discharge
Probably not a topic for polite dinner conversation but do you know what is ‘normal’ for the contents of your pants? Normal vaginal discharge should be painless, odourless, clear and…
Male and Female Infertility
Male and female infertility literally affects us all and the survival of our species. 1 in 7 UK couples suffer with fertility issues and its 1 in 5 in the…
Lichen sclerosis
This is a painful sore skin condition that presents as shiny white patches on the external genitals, anal and perineal areas. It is very itchy and the skin is very…
Gastric ulcers
0.3% of UK adults suffer with a gastric ulcer. Peptic ulcers can be found in the stomach or the duodenum. They are caused by the stomach lining being damaged and…
Adenoids and tonsils
You may have heard one or both of these terms. Do you know they are different? 21% of UK people suffer with adenoid issues and 11% suffer with recurrent tonsilitis.…
Painful periods and PMT
Dysmenorrhoea is the medical term for painful periods. Up to 90% of UK women suffer! Symptoms include: severe cramping pain in lower abdominal area/lower back and possibly radiating down thighs,…
Sciatica and lower back pain
Sciatica refers to pain in the lower back and possibly radiating down the legs due to the sciatic nerve being pinched or damaged. It is excruciatingly painful! Up to 40%…
What is TCM diagnosis?
In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) there are 6 main non-invasive ways of checking the status of your body’s health. Conventional medicine frequently uses blood tests, or scans or even keyhole…
Hug your Heart
Our heart pumps oxygen rich blood all over the body, from the crown of your head right down to your little toe! The size of an adult fist, it pumps…
Look after your Lungs
Your lungs are 2 inflatable bags located underneath and protected by your ribcage. They allow us to breathe by gaseous exchange of oxygen with carbon dioxide. Your lungs warm and…
Special Spleen
Spleen Your spleen is a small fist-sized organ that forms part of your lymphatic system. It filters your blood, stores red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. It is…
Kill your Kidney infections
Kidney infections and kidney stones Kidneys play an important role in purifying the blood and producing urine as a waste product. They regulate blood pressure by releasing certain hormones and…
Guidance for Gallstones
Gallbladder and Gallstones The gallbladder is tucked just under the liver and stores bile which is produced by the liver. Bile ducts carry the bile to the intestine where it…
Help for hypertension
Help for Hypertension Hypertension or high blood pressure is defined as any sustained BP reading higher than 140/90mmHg. If either number is high or both, then the GP will most…
Love your Liver!
Why you should love your liver! You probably only think about your liver when you’ve had too much alcohol. However, the liver is an amazing organ which performs over 500…
Dementia and Alzheimer’s
Dementia and Alzheimer’s 7% of UK adults aged 65+ suffer with dementia. Dementia is most commonly caused by Alzheimer’s. Common dementia symptoms include memory loss, difficulty concentrating, struggling to follow…
Thyroid Issues
Thyroid Issues 1 in 20 people have a thyroid issue in the UK. Our thyroid and parathyroid glands are in your throat near your trachea. They are part of the…
PCOS, Endometriosis and Uterine Fibroids
PCOS, Endometriosis and Uterine Fibroids This blog covers 3 lesser know ‘period-related’ issues for women in detail. I have included links for charity support groups for all. 1. PCOS PCOS…
Understanding Diabetes
Understanding Diabetes 1 in 20 people suffer with Type 2 diabetes in the UK alone. This can be caused age-onset diabetes but unfortunately, we are seeing younger and younger people…
Depression and PND
Depression and PND Mental health is quite the hot topic nowadays, and rightly so in my opinion. 1 in 5 adults in the UK will suffer from depression or mental…
Psoriasis and Rosacea
Psoriasis and Rosacea These 2 skin conditions can be unsightly, uncomfortable and unbearable. Whilst they are both distinct and separate skin conditions, both are linked to the bowels and lung…
Coping with OCD
Coping with OCD OCD stands for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Most people associate this with excessive and frequent handwashing or perhaps being too clean and tidy. However, it is a much…
Help with Asthma
Help with Asthma Every 10 seconds someone has an asthma attack! 3 people die every day from an asthma attack. 1 in 11 children and 1 in 12 adults suffer…
Female brain health
Female brain health Dr Mosconi describes female medicine as ‘bikini medicine’. This describes the notion that we only differ from our male counterparts due to our reproductive system. That is…
Migraine and headaches
Migraine and headaches Migraine and headaches are extremely common. 19,000 people suffer migraine attacks daily in the UK. 6 million people suffer in the UK alone. Up to 25% of…
Period myths busted
What you NEVER knew about your period. Most women remember getting their first period. But how much do you know about your period? I’m not a doctor or a gynae…
Arthritis and joint pains
Arthritis and other Musculo-skeletal issues Do you suffer with any of the following? -Rheumatoid arthritis – Osteoarthritis – Repetitive Strain Injury – Frozen shoulder – Bursitis – Golfers Elbow -…
Food glorious food!
Food Myths and Facts. Food glorious food! There is no single diet which works for us all. We are all individuals, not cars with a fuel gauge! Some people are…
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 British doctor, Dr Edward Bach invented this…
Painful teething issues
Children’s teething and other oral issues Children often say the funniest things, but their timing can be a bit awkward! The digestion process starts in the mouth and its how…
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…
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,…
Men’s Health
Men’s health blog! Men’s health can often be summarized in one short phrase: ‘No, no, I’m fine! I don’t want to bother the doctor!’ This is usually the response you…
Crohn’s Disease and Colitis Symptoms
Crohn’s Disease and Colitis Symptoms Crohn’s Disease and Colitis are two chronic auto-immune diseases that affect the gastro-intestinal (GI) tract. They share similar symptoms as described separately below. Crohn’s disease;…
Acne Treatment
Acne and Acne Treatments! Acne affects 95% of the UK population aged 11-30! That’s a lot of people suffering with their skin. Because it’s a very visible condition, most people…
Bedwetting in Children
Treating Bedwetting in Children! Bedwetting in Children can be a distressing and stressful issue for parents and children alike. Children do not have enough of the hormone vasopressin before age…
Anxiety, Stress And Panic Attacks
Anxiety, Stress And Panic Attacks What do we know about anxiety, stress and panick attacks? Here’s some facts: 8.2 million cases of anxiety were reported in the UK with women…
Endocrine System – A Delicate Balance
The Endocrine System – A Delicate Balance Our endocrine (hormonal) system controls quite a few important bodily functions that we take for granted. This all happens efficiently when there is…
Inflammatory Foods and Nutrition
Inflammatory Foods and Nutrition Do you know what Inflammatory Foods are and how they affect your Nutrition? We all know that processed foods are bad for us. But do you…
Grief and the 7 Stages of Grief
Understanding Grief and the 7 Stages of Grief What is Grief? Definition: Intense sorrow especially caused by someone’s death. Grief is normally used for losing a loved one. But the…
Homeopathy For Babies
Homeopathy For Babies Using Homeopathy for babies can help give you a happy and healthy baby! Your baby will grow more rapidly in the first 2yrs of their lives than…
Hayfever Symptoms
Hayfever Symptoms and Histamine If you suffer from hayfever symptoms or the effects of histamine, then keep reading… Do itchy or watery eyes, scratchy throat, and constant sneezing cause you…
Post Birth Recovery
Post Birth Recovery – Life after Birth – Post-Partum Now you’re a mum! It’s time to focus on your post birth recovery. Either for the 1st time or you already…
Pregnancy Symptoms and Relief
Pregnancy Symptoms and Relief “Bun in the oven”, “Up the duff”, “Growing a human” or just “Expecting a baby!”… There are many ways to say you are pregnant! However, what…
A Diary of Gratitude
Keeping a a Diary of Gratitude I kept a gratitude diary for 2 years. At this time I was going through my Post Natal Depression mental health journey. Some days,…
Insomnia Symptoms and Treatments
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.
Business Skills
Business Skills and a New Homeopathy Career My business skills and new homeopathy career started in 2018 with my last paycheck. This was a scary and exciting time for me.…
Alternative Medicine
Alternative Medicine Examples 10 Examples of safe alternative medicine treatments. 1. Reiki Reiki is a Japanese healing technique that channels the universal ‘life force energy’ through the practitioner into the…
Chinese 5 Elements
Chinese 5 Elements 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.…
B Vitamins
B Vitamins – Why we need them and how to get them! B vitamins work better together, like any good sports team! They are all water-soluble, so any excess is…
Menopause Symptoms Management
Menopause Symptoms Management Menopause Symptoms Management can seem tricky, but with the right help, your symptoms can be easier. The weather is getting warmer, but it may be too warm…
Gut Health Happiness
Gut Health Happiness Gut Health Happiness was the subject of a book I read recently called “Gut” by is a German doctor, Giulia Enders. I bought the book in a…
Mental Health in Lockdown
Mental Health in Lockdown *About and during the March Covid-19 Lockdown of 2020* It is hard sometimes to do the right thing to take care of your Mental Health in…
Infertility Treatment
Infertility Treatment – Overcoming challenges in my life Infertility and infertility treatment can be a huge taboo for people to talk about! We all face challenges in our lives. Some…
Passions and Quirks
The Passions and Quirks of a Homeopath. While looking for a homeopath near me you may have read my About Me page here on my website or even read a…
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 Avoiding colds every winter during “Sneezing Season” can seem impossible right? Facts: The average adult has 2-3 colds/year and up to 5 coughs/year. This number rises for children…
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. …
