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Why homeopathy makes so much sense for children

  Homeopathy is a safe, natural system of healing It’s safe to take, right from birth It’s non-toxic, non-addictive and has no side effects Children who regularly visit a homeopath make fewer visits to their GP Homeopathy not only helps the ailment being treated, it also builds up a child’s immune system for later life (…)

Is it safe to give echinacea to children?

In 2012 the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MRHA) issued advice not to give the herb echinacea to under-12s due to a risk of allergies. Please ignore this: echinacea is top-class for immunity for people of all ages! The herbal medicines industry is agreed that this directive was over-cautious and scaremongering. According to Vogel, (…)

Beat that hangover – naturally!

Forget over-the-counter hangover cures – there are plenty of ways to beat a hangover without taking onboard yet more chemicals. Here are our suggestions using natural supplements, herbs, fruit and veg… Milk thistle A herb with a good traditional track record in supporting liver function, milk thistle contains silymarin and silybin, active ingredients that help (…)

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Homeopathic remedy for flu

Osceillococcinum: our flu zapper Oscillococcocinum, also known as anas bar, is excellent for nipping flu in the bud – take it at the first telltale signs and you can stop the virus in its tracks. Discovered in the 1930s, this remedy’s success is well documented – take it (in the 200c potency) at the first (…)