Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

By Dr Marysia Kratimenos Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) was  first described in the 1980s, although many doctors and suffer­ers were  aware of the condition long before then. Indeed Hippocrates wrote in the  fifth century BC, “Such diseases that increase in the...
Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia (FMS) can respond extremely well to homeo­pathy – by Dr Angela Jones Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a common rheumatological condition  characterised by chronic widespread pain and ten­derness at specifically  defined points. Painful stimuli are often...
Eye conditions

Eye conditions

From styes to conjunctivitis, community pharmacist Carol Jackson advises on the most appropriate treatment Maybe you have seen the tele­vision  adverts for a “new” eye drop available over-the-counter for  conjunctivitis. The active ingredient is chloramphenicol, a...
Respiratory Problems

Respiratory Problems

By Dr Russell Malcolm Problems  with the respiratory tract are the most common reason for patients  visiting their GPs. This is because our system of airways is a very  vulnerable interface with our environment. Consequently it is a way in  for viruses, bacteria,...
Endometriosis

Endometriosis

Dr Mollie Hunton discusses the homeopathic treatment of a condition that affects so many women Endometriosis is a gynaecological complaint that seems to be becom­ing  more common. It is defined as the presence of endometrium (the lining of  the womb) outside the...