True Health magazine

To support National Eczema Week (13-21 September) this month, we’ve asked the experts for their advice and top tips to help combat the uncomfortable symptoms of eczema naturally. What is eczema? Eczema is a dry skin condition, which comes in many different forms and varies from person to person. In mild cases, typical symptoms include dry, scaly, red and itchy skin. In more severe cases there may be weeping, crusting and bleeding. The skin will be inflamed and irritated so…

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By nutritional therapist Katharine Tate, an expert in family health and nutrition As we prepare ourselves for the changing seasons and the start of a new school term, it’s that time of year when boosting our immunity becomes hot topic. This is especially important for children as their immune systems are developing. As children grow their body goes through a huge ‘learning curve’ and their systems can be tested by a wide range of different bacteria and viruses, increasing their…

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Many people are unaware of the medicinal properties that essential oils hold, and how they can be used to promote and maintain health and vitality. So if you’re interested in essential oils and how you can integrate aromatherapy into your everyday life, keep reading. “Many illnesses are either caused by, or exacerbated by low mood, depression or anxiety and this is where aromatherapy can really help,” explains Fiona Tutte from Absolute Aromas. “Essential oils can have an effect on your…

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It can be tricky finding the right products to suit your skin type, especially with so many different products on the market. We’ve spoken to a number of natural and organic skincare experts to get their advice for the most-common skin types. Read on to discover the best products for you and the ingredients to look out for: Sensitive Skin Sensitive skin can become inflamed and irritated easily. “It’s more likely to react to external influences, meaning that cosmetic ingredients…

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High cholesterol increases your risk of both heart disease and heart attacks. Cholesterol acts as a fat-like substance, and when there is a high level in your blood, it builds up in the walls of your arteries. Over time, this build up causes ‘hardening of the arteries’ so that arteries become narrowed and blood flow to the heart is slowed or blocked. Dr D Mantle, medical adviser for Pharma Nord, explains: “Cholesterol is a complex substance synthesised in the liver…

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By medical nutritionist Dr Sarah Brewer, an expert in food, herbs and supplements Migraines are estimated to affect as many as 1 in 10 adults, with three times more women affected than men. Symptoms usually begin at puberty and cause recurrent attacks until middle age, when they often disappear. Recurrent headaches should always be assessed medically to determine the cause. If you receive a diagnosis of migraines, the following nutritional approaches will help. Nutritional Approaches Follow a well-balanced diet, avoiding…

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