GPs are recognising that at least half their patients need far more than a pill for every ill. For one woman, singing in a choir proved life-changing. Sarah Stacey reports.
Tummy Troubles
IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) is pretty common, affecting about one third of us in the UK, and that’s the only pretty thing about it. Lets be frank, this chronic condition is a beast to live with.
Coping With Cold Sores
Q: I tend to get cold sores, which are painful, horrible to look at and make me feel low. Is there anything I can do to help prevent/treat them?
A: Cold sores are due to a virus called herpes simplex. Many people carry it and for some it results in cold sores. You won’t know you have it until/if you get one of these small fluid-filled blisters on your face, which then bursts and crusts over into an unsightly scab.
And So To Sleep
As a practitioner of Ayurvedic medicine and co-founder of Pukka Herbs, Sebastian is big on the necessity of getting enough good shut-eye. ‘There are huge levels of stress in society and it’s a big issue for our health. The government lays down guidelines on diet and exercise but the vital third factor is sleep. When we sleep well we can digest our day and process our emotional experiences so we can cope.’