Ask the Naturopath

COPD

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:24:22 -0800

Question: I am in my 82nd year, and last year was told that I had COPD. I gave up smoking 53 years ago, but my husband didn't stop until the price went up to nearly $11 per packet - about six years ago.

I have been given medication by my doctor, but experienced quite sore and painful eyes, the pain seeming to come from inside, and the soreness in cysts on the eye ball itself. ...

Comfort Eating

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:20:09 -0800

Question: I was wanting to know if you could recommend a natural way of dealing with depression and excess weight.

Since my father pass away apx 1yr ago I have fallen into a depressive state and also to make the depression worse I was comfort eating which has made me the biggest I have ever been in the life (even bigger than when I was pregnant). I have got to a stage where I am sick of feeling sick, tired, very lethargic, over weight, depressed etc. ...

Fish Oil

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:16:31 -0800

Question: I am looking for a brand of Fish Oil and Calcium Ascorbate that are gluten free. Does Herron have any such products?

Answer: All of the Herron Fish Oil supplements are gluten free including:

Fish Oil 500
Fish Oil 100
Omega Double Strength Fish Oil
Omega Smart

Our Bio C 1000 is also gluten free. ...

Eye problem

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:27:07 -0800

Question: What is your view on my situation? My ophthalmologist tells me the vitreous humor in my right eye is detached, I also have "floaters". He told me this is an ageing thing and "nothing can be done for either of these things so get used to it, and expect the other eye to suffer the same fate". What do you say? I am a 60yr old female.

Answer: I'm sorry to hear about your eye problem. ...

Lifting endurance and stamina

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:14:15 -0800

Question: My name is Leah, and I have a question for you. I am fairly well overweight by about 60kgs; I have been feeling kind of low lately.
I can't seem to concentrate on many things, I was wondering if something like a mineral supplement or maybe Siberian Ginseng would help?

Answer: Yes Siberian Ginseng can be a wonderful tonic and can provide that lift when you need a helping hand. ...

Cough relief

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:11:47 -0800

Question: I have been living in Melbourne for the past 4 months on a study program. For the last 3 week I have had a dry cough. I take Strepsils (honey& lemon) and receive only mild relief
Mostly I cough at night. Can you help me because sometimes when I cough, I get a little pain in my chest?

Please can you help me to decrease this problem? Are there home medicines I could use because I don't have much money eg a find I can get some relief when I gargle salty hot water. ...

Low white cell count

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:08:58 -0800

Question: I have a low white cell count. I have had all test and bone marrow biopsy. The heamatologist has now diagnosed Nutripenia. I have hyperparathyroidism and can't have the adenomas removed until my white cell count increases. How can I do this?
I had Weight Loss surgery, (gastric sleeve resection) 6 months ago and take Centrum daily as recommended by my gastroenterologist. ...

Natural pain relief for hip arthritis

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:07:03 -0800

Question: I am a 50yr old lady who has been diagnosed with arthritis in my left hip. It needs replacement I am told. I am currently losing weight to help when the time comes for this to happen. I have lost 35 kilos so far and have about 8 to go. Weight loss has helped with the pain in my hip but can you suggest a natural pain relief as I am constantly taking Celebrex, panadol and sometimes Tramadol. ...

Vegetarian vitamin supplements

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:04:36 -0800

Question: I am a vegetarian and would like some advice on what I should be eating, to get enough vitamins and minerals. Also are there any vitamins or supplements I can take to keep me fit and healthy?

Answer: There is plenty of good data available to demonstrate that vegetarians have less health risks than non-vegetarians; it is just important to strive to be a ‘good vegetarian' where you enjoy plenty of fresh vegetables, fruits, wholegrains and legumes. ...

Regular water intake

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:08:31 -0800

Hi Bob,

My sister is a fitness instructor, and is in disbelief at my inability to consume water.

I often go a day or two without a drink of H2O.

Somehow, it just doesn't appeal to me.

Am I at risk of suffering from any medical conditions by limiting my intake of water?

Thanks.

Effie

Hi Effie

Thanks for your email. Regular water intake certainly is essential. ...