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Natural relief from period painI get awful cramps with my period. What natural remedies can you suggest?
Relief from indigestion and heartburnI get dreadful indigestion, no matter what I eat. What can you suggest? Natural help for hivesMy doctor prescribes antihistamines for my hives. What else can I do? Taking the pain out of teethingWhen baby cuts a new tooth, both baby and parents suffer. Help ease the pain with these time-honoured tips. Cure your laryngitis quickly and naturallyLosing your voice is incredibly frustrating. Get it back faster than ever with this simple home remedies. Protect yourself from Alzheimer's diseaseMy mother and her sister both have Alzheimer's - is there anything I can do to protect myself from getting it, too? Pruritus: Natural ways to ease the itchI have pruritus and the itch is driving me mad, but I am pregnant and reluctant to use medications. What can I do? Relief from mouth ulcersMouth ulcers more grief than anything so small deserves to. Here are our clever remedies to help you heal them faster than ever. Teeth grinding: How to save your kid's smileHas your child started grinding their teeth at night? Teeth grinding can have serious consequences. Here are our tips for stopping the grind for good. Lowering cholesterol without drugsI have been diagnosed as having high cholesterol, but a quick search about the side effects of statin drugs has made me very nervous. What do you suggest instead? Chocolate v carobI've heard that carob is a healthier choice than chocolate. Is that true and are there better types of carob to choose? Gelatine substitutes for vegetariansI'm having some vegetarian friends over for dinner and was planning to make a dessert that uses gelatine. What can I use instead? Natural therapies for fibromyalgiaMy daughter is only 32 but she has been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I have never even heard of this disease - can natural therapies help? Are you getting enough Vitamin D this winter?I've heard that it's harder to get as much vitamin D in winter because it's not as sunny. Are there foods I can eat to make up for this or should I be taking a vitamin D supplement? Healthy food for active kidsMy son plays lot of sport on the weekends. What can I feed him to make sure he has plenty of energy?

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