Complementary/Natural Health in general Reviews

When you hear the word "vitamins," most people think "pill." "Thinking pill" brings to mind confusing images of medicine and drugs. Though vitamins can and certainly often do the work of both medicine and drugs, they are neither. Quite simply, vitamins are organic substances necessary for life. Vitamins are ...  Read the complete review

I am very sceptical about 'natural' remedies, and only tried this one because the condition isn't bad enough to get help from my GP.I have a network of small varicose veins on the fronts of my legs, not bad enough for surgery, but rather noticeable and disfiguring.I have been disguising them with makeup.My GP explained that at this ...  Read the complete review

I had a strong opinion in me that was bursting to get out. The problem is I couldn't find a category in which to post it for it is far too general. I thus chose this health category as my op does in a way relate to mental health. If there is a better cat for it please inform me. Here it goes: I am now at the adult wannabe age where I ...  Read the complete review

I have been noticing a lot of my friends throughout middle school and college are very conscious about their weight. All the girls seem uncomfortable with their bodies, and suprisingly so do a lot of guys I talk to. I was wondering what type of natural way can I explain to my friends that are anorexic/ bulemic that food is actually healthy and ...  Read the complete review

In the past life has thrown its usual garbage at me. None of us escape unscathed. I’ve always managed to conquer these hard knocks and face the future with an optimistic view, a brave face and my favourite perfume. But not this time. Six months after the death of my special Dad and I could feel myself slipping very steadily into a ...  Read the complete review

OK, I know this would be better placed in the depression category, but I have already got an op there. This is the nearest alternative I could find - please don't shout at me... Anyway, as I have mentioned once or twice during my time at dooyoo, I do suffer from mild to moderate depression on and off, and have done so for a number of ...  Read the complete review

Gingerbread men Healthy eating for kids is becoming a thing of the past,i try to make mine eat healthy but it is becoming very hard to do with all the fast food chains that are in every town and city.However i put healthy home made foods into their lunchboxes so i at least know they are getting a healthy lunch.i have my own great recipe for ...  Read the complete review

Being new to dooyoo and also from the USA I was interested to see what sort of interest was in natural health alternatives in the UK. I have been reading all the ops and catagories on dooyoo and the comments to those that write an opinion and was dissapointed it didn't seem like a popular subject or much interest maybe I should say. ...  Read the complete review

Although never one to deny myself a few aspirins when I’ve a headache, or the odd coffee when I need an instant pick me up, I do believe that there are natural ways to beat pain, stress and other common mental and physical ailments that are far better for you than artificial stimulants and drugs. I thought I’d share with you ...  Read the complete review

I’m back! It’s been a long time and I hope you have missed me as much as I have missed you all! I thought you might like to know that I plan to do a series of ops about a subject that is becoming closer and closer to my heart as the year rolls on. Ok I know it is still only early in the year but that is the general ...  Read the complete review

Just recently hardman footballer Vinnie jones admitted to using moisturiser(not seen as manly I guess)but it is true more and more men are coming out of the closet and owning up to taking as long as women in the bathroom! However is this enough to ward off the aging process.I'm afraid not,as stars like Sylvester Stallone(who takes around ...  Read the complete review

Nobody enjoys the winter; it's a time for endless rounds of colds and flu's, short, cold and rainy days and for many, the least prosperous time of year. Winter slows down our metabolism, with central heating making us feel sluggish, stodgy foods lacking in nutrition and lack of fresh air and daylight dulling our circulation. A ...  Read the complete review

Now would probably be an appropriate time to pass on some natural cures and preventions for those of you that suffer from seasonal hangovers. I say those of you, rather than those of us, as I do not drink. Many of these remedies have been repeatedly tested by the alcoholic participants in my family and passed on to others. As ...  Read the complete review

"A grain which in England is generally given to horses, but in Scotland supports the people." Dr Johnson (circa 1700s) This is how oats were described by the famous Dr Johnson, and although it sounds, and was probably meant, as a put-down, was actually true. So before all you non-Scots reading this nip out to donate your ...  Read the complete review

I'm going to write this opinion from my own experience. I am not an expert on homeopathy but I am a believer. I started taking treatments when I was about 15. I had asthma and severe rhinitis (spelling?) which left me unable to leave the house without a box of tissues. My rhinitis is now almost non-existent and I only need to take my ...  Read the complete review

Last night I decided to go and visit a friend I had not seen for some time and we did the usual going out and getting drunk bit then we strolled into a chicken shop as you do after a good drink. I bit into a nice juicy piece and my tooth must have cracked and what agony it was,iI was up all night moaning and whinging and of course with it ...  Read the complete review

I have decided to write an opinion on Actimel by Danone. Have you seen the advert on the television of the pretty lady with the very fit body. Well that is me and I have only been drinking it for a couple of months!!. Okay that is not entirely true, but I do feel much better for drinking them. Let me just bore you for a few moments to ...  Read the complete review

Cider Vinegar When my daughter was young she not only suffered from Asthma but was also allergic to loads of things, cats, dogs, horses, grass, pollen, dust mites, (me) to name but a few. We did our best to avoid her coming into contact with “the enemy” but it was impossible. As soon as she was exposed to an allergen her ...  Read the complete review

How many of us can say we eat enough fresh fruit? Even if we do eat some throughout the week, are we still missing out on some of the most nutritious fruit available? The odd orange or apple here and there is OK, but there are some excellent berry fruits that are superb health boosters too. Summer berry fruit contains important ...  Read the complete review

There have many uses ranging from nurturing young to getting that promotion at work and all men seem to be fascinated by them... I am talking about breasts. Although nothing more than mammory glands that sit rather obtrusively on a woman's chest, these 'things' have caused good men to go AWOL and have sold a ...  Read the complete review