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Megan Sheppard recommends yerba mate to improve concentration and has advice on recovering from a cracked rib. Q1. I'm working from home and finding it difficult to concentrate, particularly during the afternoons. Is there a natural remedy I could take? A. One of my favourite natural remedies to help improve concentration is the South American tea, yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis). Yerba mate contains a number of nutrients, but the key ingredient is a xanthine alkaloid called mateine, which acts to stimulate the brain — much like caffeine, but without impacting the nervous system or interfering with sleep. This is popular with students not only to help improve concentration, but also to aid with understanding, recall, and clear thinking, support immune health, and ease depressive ...

About 15% of Americans suffer from tinnitus, an often constant ringing in the ears. Tinnitus can cause headaches, trouble focusing, and stop you from getting a good night’s sleep among other issues. Many people simply try to live with their tinnitus, especially those who have tried doctor-recommended solutions with no success. What if we told you there are natural remedies for tinnitus that may work when doctor-prescribed options don’t? Let’s explore a few of those natural tinnitus remedies today. What Is Tinnitus? First, let’s take a brief look at tinnitus. Tinnitus is described as a noise in the ears that sufferers can hear when there’s no external noise. Keep reading at Doctor Tipster.

Anyone who’s been huddled around a toilet bowl or felt a constant cloud of queasiness follow them around during pregnancy knows that having a baby on the way isn’t always celebrations and smiles. Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy — often referred to as “morning sickness” — is often an unexpected, uncomfortable, common reality of pregnancy. More than 70 percent of women report it, with symptoms peaking between weeks five and 12 of pregnancy. (It’s also worth noting that according to at least one study, only 1.8 percent of people reported morning-only symptoms of their nausea and vomiting in pregnancy — while 80 percent reported all-day nausea.) Experts aren’t quite sure what causes the symptoms, but the best theory is that a rise in the hormones human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) — wh...

Struck down by a stinking cold? Our resident pharmacist Rita Ghelani recommends the best natural remedies for fighting off the sniffles. What is the best cold and flu remedy? There is no cure for the common cold, but there are a few steps you can take to boost your immune system to help fight off the coughs and colds and even shorten their duration. One of the simplest things you can do to help your body to fight infection is to rest. You are more likely to pick up an infection when you are stressed or overtired. Stress has an impact on the immune system because it pumps out cortisol, which in turn dampens the immune system. Drinking plenty of fluid can help flush out the germs as well as soothe a sore throat. Squeezing the juice of a lemon into hot water then adding a spoonfu...

HAIR LOSS can be hereditary, it could be to do with increasing age or nutritional deficiencies. Whatever the root cause, this herbal supplement has been proven to promote hair growth. Hair loss is part of the natural hair growth cycle. However, too much of it and you'll start to notice. Here's one supplement shown to promote hair growth. The hair cycle Hair loss and hair thinning occur when the growth cycle – consisting of three stages: anagen, telogen and catagen – is disrupted. Anagen The anagen phase is the growing period of a hair follicle. Typically, the hair grows around half an inch a month. On average, the anagen phase can last between three to five years. If left to continue growing, the hair can reach between 18 to 30 inches long. Keep reading at the Express...

Hay fever is extremely common at this time of year and the high pollen count makes this allergy a daily nuisance for many. From scratchy throats to itchy eyes, hay fever causes a multitude of symptoms which can be tough to get rid of. Here are 10 natural remedies to relieve and tackle common symptoms of hay fever. 1. Eat a spicy meal Spicy chilli peppers can help to widen your airways, making it easier to breathe (Photo: Shutterstock) Hay fever can causes a stuffy, blocked nose and if this is one of your symptoms then a hot curry could be the solution. Spicy chilli peppers can help to widen your airways, making it easier to breathe, whilst spices such as turmeric are natural anti-inflammatories that can help relieve your symptoms. Continue reading at The Scotsman

We all suffer headaches from time to time. They’re often brought on by dehydration, stress or diet. But reaching for painkillers is not always necessary – or helpful – warn experts. Try some of these tips and tricks first… Lavender oil: It’s known for its analgesic and sedative properties and a study published in medical journal European Neurology showed it helped relieve migraine pain better than a placebo. In fact, 71 per cent of patients’ attacks were resolved or partially resolved by inhaling lavender. Look for the word “essential” on the label and place a few drops on your palms or wrists or inhale from the bottle. It can also be massaged into the temples or added to bath water, says Claire Kelly, aromatherapist at Indigo Herbs... Continue reading here......