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I can’t remember a winter in which colds and flu were so common, or were so long lasting. With so many people suffering from these, I thought it would be helpful to talk about remedies. Pharmacy/supermarket products The aim of these is to work directly on the viruses and the symptoms of colds and flu. […]
Health food shops have a bewildering range of pills, powders and potions to help increase your strength, fitness and endurance. They tend to be expensive and subtly – well not always subtly – claim that they contain all you need to achieve your goals with minimum effort. They don’t: if you want to lift heavy […]
We are now stocking cannabis oil produced by Improve Me. After researching all the options, I think they provide the best value for money. For legal reasons, because it is classified as a food supplement, we can’t say what it is medicinally good for and nor should any other shop. There is a lot of […]
We are often asked about treatment for various cancers as well as help with the side effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. We are not allowed to give advice about treating cancer but can help minimise the side effects of treatment. We can also advise on lifestyle and diet protocols that can help reduce the chances of […]
Symptoms of Restless Leg Syndrome Restless Leg Syndrome is a condition of the nervous system where sufferers experience an overwhelming and irresistible urge to move their legs. It can be accompanied by an unpleasant sensation in the feet, calves and thighs which is often worse in the evening or at night. It is also associated […]
There are three common health problems that Roots’ customers encounter regularly: holiday diarrhoea, sun burn and mosquito bites. Here are some hints and tips to prevent and treat these health issues and to help keep your holiday a happy one. Holiday diarrhoea Probiotics to prevent holiday diarrhoea The commonest holiday health problem, holiday diarrhoea affects […]
Manuka Honey Sales of Manuka honey have soared in the past 20 years, based on the wide range of health benefits claimed for it. However, as with most expensive products, rogues and villains have moved into the market. Each year 1,800 tonnes of Manuka honey are sold in the UK, 10,000 tonnes worldwide, yet only […]
Sea vegetables are products we know are healthy and that we should be eating regularly. But I get a lot of people asking what is so special about them, and what should they do with them. In this post I’ll be covering the nutritional content of sea veg. Future posts will cover the health side […]
What are Acai berries? Acai berries are small blue/purple fruits grown in the Brazilian rainforest. Long used in traditional medicine, they are increasingly used in this country as one of the growing range of “superfoods”. As this post covers some serious medical issues it is more formal than usual to the extent of being referenced. […]
A good vegan diet is at least as healthy as any other diet. However, there are a few potential problem nutrients – as well as a couple people think are a problem which aren’t. Why these nutrients are important needs another post, as does the definition of a “good” diet. Vitamin B12 Vegans tend to […]