I Need Relief From Red Nose Misery

Jul 22 2007 Dr Yvonne Casey

Dr Yvonne Casey's Complementary medicine

Q I HAVE a redness on my nose which I am extremely conscious of. Any form of heat makes it a lot worse.

A YOU have erythema, commonly exacerbated when exposed to an increase in temperature. Homoeopathic sulphur in low potency - one 6c tablet twice a day - is known to help. Continue taking it for at least six weeks.

Q I KEEP getting kidney infections but I'm fed up taking antibiotics.

A A TWO-MONTH course of Echinaforce can help boost your immunity. You could also take Uva-ursi Complex. Take 15 drops of each remedy, one before and one after meals, three times daily.

Q I'VE heard beetroot juice is good for you. What are the benefits?

AIT'S great to build up energy and stamina. Every 100g of beetroot juice contains 5mg of iron, in addition to a number of trace elements, which encourage the absorption of iron in the blood.

Q MY two-year old son gets feverish. Is there anything, apart from Calpol, I could give him?'

ATHE homoeopathic remedy Belladonna is invaluable for kids. Give him the 6c potency, which can be taken every 15 minutes if needed to get the temperature down. Don't ignore persistent or changing symptoms - alert your doctor at once.