This post talks about some simple self-help steps we can take to support our digestion, which is where the majority of our immunity is located.Introducing where 70-80% of your immunity is basedI’d like to take a moment to high 5 our immune systems. I know many of us have glitches – you may be immune-compromised or suffer with food allergies or hay fever – but the design of the human immune system is mind-bogglingly clever! I’ve picked out just 4 highlights and linked each of

A look at some of the reasons which have led people to seeking homeopathic treatment for the first time.An exploration of what makes people choose homeopathic treatmentI was very lucky: my first encounter with homeopathy was through my GP who suggested it as an alternative to antibiotics for the recurrent chronic sinusitis from which I was suffering. It was handed to me on a plate, no internet searching for alternatives, a simple choice for me to make at my time of need. Most

How a chronic sinus infection led to a chance encounter with homeopathy thanks to a homeopathic GPMy first encounter with homeopathyI was very unwell with a chronic sinus infection. It wasn’t in the sinuses above or below the eyes which make the face tender, it was in the sinuses which are right behind the root of your nose, the ethmoid and sphenoid sinuses. These can be quite tricky to diagnose because the mucus from these clears down the throat, so nothing blows out of the

An alternative approach to managing hay fever symptoms, thinking particularly about the exam seasonIt happens every year: summer arrives, and so do exams. How unfortunate for teenagers with hay fever! I’ve recently been reminded of research which shows academic performance can be adversely affected by hay fever (1), and on top of that there’s the anxiety about disturbing others by sniffing or sneezing during the exam. As parents, what can you do to minimise the disruption hay

This post compares how our body's defences against illness work when pharmaceutical products are taken to suppress symptoms, and when homeopathy is used to support the body to heal.How to make best use of your body's natural defencesWhen I was a child the standard treatment for chicken pox was bed rest for 2 weeks. 2 weeks! And someone could easily be off school for a week with a nasty cold. Were we sicker then? I doubt it. Was the pace of life different? Quite probably. In t