The menopause is not a disease. It is a natural progression in a woman’s life. It occurs where menstruation ceases for a period of 12 months most commonly between the ages of 45 - 55 years old. While some women sail through this transition period with no great difficulties, for others the menopause can be a hormonal rollercoaster and a particularly unpleasant time. Symptoms of the menopause Symptoms such as hot flushes can cause huge emotional distress, undermine confidence and affect a woman’s quality of life. Night sweats can mean endless nights of tossing and turning, with bedcovers...


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With the population boom in full blast, infertility problems in couples may seem like a rare occurrence. Sadly there are many people facing difficulty conceiving due to numerous issues. Medical statistics according to Nice (National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence), estimate that one couple in every seven couples are affected by infertility in the UK. Treatment options for Infertility A large number of women undergo fertility treatments such as IVF or IUI, some resort to ovulation drugs, some follow treatments for PCOS while many others try to avoid pregnancy mishaps like miscarriage....


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With all the talk of romance in the lead up to Valentine’s Day I couldn’t resist looking at the links and associations with Love, Health, the Heart and Homeopathy.  While we often think of the heart in physical terms and its role in keeping us alive, the heart is also intimately connected with processing our emotional experiences of life.  Look at the poignant phrases we commonly use to describe emotions of the heart. Heart broken Cry your heart out Cross my heart and hope to die A man after my own heart To one’s heart is content Wear your heart on your sleeve The heart...


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Although the exact definition of PCOS is still being determined, it is estimated that five to ten percent of women in their childbearing years have PCOS.¹ A woman’s reproductive health is an integrative part of her being, and while the physical implications of PCOS are challenging, the emotional distress of this condition is just as big an issue. The diagnosis can create huge stress, anxiety, affect self-esteem and confidence and be quite a daunting journey in a search for a solution. Many women rely on conventional medicine to treat their PCOS, but in some cases this may not be enough, the side...


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Looking forward to a fresh start and with plans to improve our health in 2012, many of us are keen to “detox” after an extended period of over indulgence. Most people will attempt to detox by “giving up” rich foods, cigarettes, chocolates and alcohol and perhaps introduce more healthy organic foods as well as drinking lots of purified water. While this is a great start to a detox and often enough to get some people back on track, for many it will be insufficient in creating dramatic change due to an accumulation of toxins that the body is already unable to process. The blame does...


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A great collection of short videos on Homeopathy and common illnesses by Miranda Castro. Homeopathy and the Menopause with specifics on Hot flushes Homeopathy for Mastitis and breastfeeding   Homeopathy during pregnancy and morning sickness Homeopathy for Teething Babies Homeopathy for Back Pain Homeopathy for Fevers Other similar links Homeopathy during the menopause Homeopathy during pregnancy and post labour Homeopathy for Babies and children For more information, or to make an appointment, contact Eileen Scullion, Registered Homeopath on...


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Is the lead up to your period like being on emotional roller-coaster that fills you with sheer dread? Does the physical discomfort mean you are out of action for days on end beforehand? Do you loved ones make plans to avoid you and appear to be walking on egg shells before your period? If so, this monthly ordeal of not feeling in control can be addressed on many layers with Homeopathy. I see many women in my practice who suffer from premenstrual syndrome to varying degrees.  Here is how some women explain their experience of it. “I’m like an anti-christ” “Everyone and everything...


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