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Dr Gareth: Dr Casey's Complementary medicine.

Q MY wife was been told that she will more than likely pass her gallstones. Is there anything that could encourage the process?

A THE homoeopathic Ho`moe`o`path´ic

a. 1. Same as Homeopathic, Homeopathist, Homeopathy.

homoeopathic, homeopathic (US) adjhomeopático

homoeopathic 
 remedy Berberis Berberis

genus in the plant family Berberidaceae; contains berberine, a pyridine alkaloid; causes cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure. Called also barberries.
 - available from Nelson's Homoeopathic Pharmacy on 020 7629 3118 - may promote their passage and can often help with the associated discomfort. Take one 30c dosage tablet twice a day for as long as necessary.

Q MY 18-year-old daughter is so self-conscious about bad breath, I don't know what to suggest next. Her dentist has given her the all clear and mouthwashes only give her temporary relief. She has also just started a yeast-free diet. What else could she do?

A IT'S often a case of having to look a bit further down the digestive tract, as stomach complaints can reflect halitosis halitosis (hăl'ĭtō`sĭs), unpleasant odor carried on the breath. It is usually the result of gum disorder, tooth decay, smoking, indulgence in aromatic foods, or a mild digestive upset.  (bad breath). Encourage her to continue on the diet as well as taking one teaspoonful tea·spoon·ful  
n. pl. tea·spoon·fuls Abbr. t. or tsp.
The amount that a teaspoon can hold.

Noun 1.
 of Bioforce's Molkosan, available from health shops, three times a day with each meal in a small amount of lukewarm water to aid the whole digestive process.

Q PERHAPS it's just the 'terrible twos' but can you recommend something to calm my youngster

A HELP is at hand in the form of homoeopathic remedies. Ideally you should visit a qualified practitioner but in the meantime Adv. 1. in the meantime - during the intervening time; "meanwhile I will not think about the problem"; "meantime he was attentive to his other interests"; "in the meantime the police were notified"
meantime, meanwhile
 you may wish to give your son three drops of Zincum Valeriana twice daily in a little water at around 4pm and then just before his bedtime. It can be ordered on 01292 317670.

Q I GET a lot of migraines. No reason for them has ever shown up. I changed my diet radically but there's no pattern to when they come. Can you suggest anything?

A HOW frustrating to have tried to alter your diet, to formulate a rationale behind your migraines without results. Petasites is a natural preparation with anti-spasmodic and pain-relieving properties. Clinical trials have shown it is well-tolerated and significantly effective, with the length and intensity of the migraines diminishing. It is made by Bioforce and is available in health stores in 25mg or 50mg doses depending upon the severity of your pain.

Q I HAVE a hiatus hernia and the worst aspect of it is heartburn. I've cut out all acidic foods but feel I need to take something, but don't know what.

A KEEP up the good work eliminating the acidic offenders, replacing with the alkaline equivalents. Also, take Lomotol (ordered from 01292 317670) at a dose of 15 drops in a little water twice daily after food to help significantly lower the acid indigestion

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Publication:Sunday Mail (Glasgow, Scotland)
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