Posts Tagged ‘eczema’
Probiotics mean 40% less time off school
So they’re off back to school… and now comes the season of snot, sniffles and wheezing. How to stop the snots? Research shows kids who take children’s probiotics through winter have 25% less chance of getting some infections and miss 40% less school. They’re also less likely to go down with ear, nose and throat…
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Beat hayfever with homeopathy
If this time of year is a sore-eyed, sneezy, itchy drag for you, then you’re by no means alone. One in four Britons suffers from hayfever, compared with one in eight in the early 1980s – and, in line with asthma and eczema, allergic hayfever is on the increase. Due to global warming and mild,…
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Turmeric: a root to good health
The spice turmeric, a root much used in Asian cookery, has been – rightly – grabbing the headlines for its health benefits. Similar in appearance to raw ginger but smaller, it has vivid orange flesh that, ground down, transforms into a bright yellow powder. Curcumin, the constituent that’s responsible for this distinct colour and the yellow…
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Probiotics can prevent eczema
A growing amount of evidence shows that skin conditions such as eczema (atopic dermatitis) and psoriasis can be linked to an imbalance of good and bad bacteria in the gut. So if you are prone to eczema or you have a family tendency to eczema we would strongly urge that you supplement your diet with…
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Top foods linked with eczema
Our naturopathic nutritionist Rhi Hepple gives the lowdown on foods linked with eczema. If you are an eczema sufferer these foods could be triggering, or aggravating, your flare-ups Top foods associated with eczema: dairy eggs gluten sugar high-histamine foods like alcohol, fermented foods, dried fruit fruits, particularly citrus some grains deadly nightshade family of…
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5 reasons to avoid steroids for eczema
Topical steroids really help eczema, no doubt about it. But they don’t always work, and often their effect is only short-lived. Here are five reasons to avoid using them – don’t go for the easy fix! Come and see one of our experts for natural, drug-free solutions to eczema. We work on solving your eczema…
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Eczema Awareness Week
This week is Eczema Awareness Week (14-22 September). Do you or any of your loved ones suffer with eczema? At The Hub our team of experts offer natural, drug-free alternatives to treating eczema. We work by looking holistically at the whole picture of why you suffer from this debilitating skin condition. We believe in finding the…
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Turmeric: a root to good health
The spice turmeric, a root much used in Asian cookery, has been – rightly – grabbing the headlines for its health benefits. Similar in appearance to raw ginger but smaller, it has vivid orange flesh that, ground down, transforms into a bright yellow powder. Curcumin, the constituent that’s responsible for this distinct colour and the yellow…
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