Experiences with

Essential oils

Having been on ADT for 5 years, one of the problems I have encountered is good old crotch rot. I tried Gold Bond Mens powder, which made quite a mess but didn't seem to stop the fungus that would grow in my crotch, between my buttocks, in my belly fold, under my breasts and sometimes under my arms

I seem to be having way less pain since using castor oil packs. In the hope of reducing the size of/ eliminating fibroids and endometriosis. My stomach is always flatter immediately after using them. And the more that I use them the less painful my periods are. Just a thought to share with you all.

Hey lovelies, Is there any limit to how many vitamins you can take? I take the following : AM Omega 3 fish oil Vitamin B complex Vitamin C 2 x water balance tablets PM Evening Primrose Magnesium I would like to add on a hair skin and nail tablet Will this be okay? Thanks in advance :) xxx

STATINS, aspirin, antibiotics and fish oils have been shown to curb symptoms of major depression and significantly increase the effectiveness of common antidepressants. So two of the heart medications most of us take have beneficial side effects. https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17998822.depression-fish-oils-statins-antibiotics-shown-relieve-symptoms

This article was originally written by: Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD on November 13, 2019 for Healthline. This article explains the similarities and differences between MCT oil and coconut oil and whether one is better for reaching specific goals. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/mct-oil-vs-coconut-oil

I was wondering what supplements people use with PMR to help both the condition and to counteract the pred side effects? I’m coming up to the first anniversary of diagnosis and have tapered to about 6mg which I can’t get below at the moment. I supplement with Fultium D3 daily and a cod liver oil capsule

Just a question Any one allergic to non steriods, if so what is an alternative for inflammation, I know of fish oil but does anyone have any other suggestions?

I was diagnosed with pre osteoporosis in T1 to T3 and and in hips two years ago. I retired 6 months later and now walk for 1.5 to 2 hrs a day. Lost 1.5 stone and eating right with lots of veg and oats and prunes and nuts. Just had another bone scan and it’s gone from my hips and getting better in my

Back home now, since Tuesday night, had a health check yesterday at my local doctors, it took a month to get the appointment and there was no way I was going to miss it. I say health check but it was blood pressure, heart rate, weight and cholesterol check. I had my cholesterol checked in 2013 so I'll

Hello lovelies! I had a miscarriage three weeks ago and decided to give things a good go for the next 6 months to a year. I am 41 and I am feeling time closing on me FAST! I am researching a lot at the moment and trying to improve my diet and lifestyle. If you guys have anything to share, please do,

I am experiencing lightheadedness nearly every day-since August. Just wondered if any hypothyroid people get this? All bloods back ok. I'm 63 and have noticed that some years I take antihistamines for pollen and some no problem at all. i wondered if leaf mould might be a contributing factor as my house

You may have a near-perfect battery of supplements to support everything from your bones to your blood to your heart, and more. But when and how you take your vitamins, fish oil, and probiotics may be as important as what you’re taking. Get the most out of seven popular supplements with this comprehensive

Sudden sore tongue and dry mouth aged 60. Acid taste in mouth. Other than that very fit and healthy. Take no medications. My main concern is bad breath & teeth issues. Has anyone taken fish oils or similar to help with the dryness? Any tips welcome!

I am a new member and I now see that the way I wrote my first post was not easy to read - my apologies. In December 2015 I was 64 years old and my DEXA scan results were:- Spine T = -2.5 Hip T = -0.6 Femoral neck 0.657 g/cm2 In December 2018 my DEXA scan results were:- Spine T = -2.5 Hip

I've had a good run with little to no symptoms for the past year or so. (Before that, my RLS had been getting worse and had started to affect my sleep which is why I checked out this site.) It started with advice I received on this site to take an iron supplement every other night. Other supplements

Hello my lovelies, I have been diagnosed with coeliac disease, interstitial cystitis & IBS. I've had a gastroscopy & colonoscopy. I take pregabalin for interstitial cystitis & this is more or less under control. The IBS is driving me up the wall! I have gas all the time I wake up belching & bloated

Hi Everyone, I wanted to get peoples experiences of managing with endo without any hormones. I have always reacted badly to hormones, they don't agree with me at all. I've tried multiple pills, depo injections, implant and prior to diagnosis through a lap (July 2018) I was on the non-hormonal copper

Hello, again ! I would like to add that i have full blown neuropathy extending even to my face and mouth started from a little tingling in my feet and lips about thirty years ago . With the strongest pain in my feet, it has progressed up my legs and into my arms and hands somewhat as well. I have taken

Just curious if anyone has tried oral lavender oil capsules? My son is getting good results . I just read an article saying it slows down the central nervous system .

I thought we had been told that fish oil supplements don't work. It seems that they do, a little: "This meta-analysis provides the most up-to-date evidence regarding the effects of omega-3 supplementation on risk of multiple CVD outcomes. We found significant protective effects of daily omega-3 supplementation