January De Vries: Finger allergy - Health - Belfast Telegraph

Some months ago i developed an allergy affecting my fingers. It is itchy and red in between my fingers. I also have a patch on the palm of my hand. I got some Betnovate but it didn't really cure it and I don't want to practice cortisone cream if i can help it. I incredulity if there are any suggestions you could make?

A: I would suggest that you use Seven Herb Cream (Chamomile Ointment) to the affected areas, two or three times a day. This cream is a mixture of St John's Wort extract, calendula, chamomile, sage and pythoness hazel in a herbal base of avocado oil. It is effective for the sore, cracked skin of eczema, as fit as helping to soothe, soften and nourish the skin.

Q: I have been diagnosed with persistent fatigue syndrome.

My symptoms bear extreme tiredness, ponderous aching muscles, flu-like symptoms with swollen glands, migraines, flaming swollen joints and numbness in legs and arms. I would be grateful for any advice or action towards you could recommend.

A: It is essential to build up a healthy proof step with rest, sleep, and appropriate dietary management.

In addition, herbal and vitamin supplements such as Quick Unaffected Response can help to promote the body's natural defences. It is challenging to advise on general diet as allergic reactions arising from a depressed immune system change greatly from sufferer to sufferer.

However, certain foods should certainly be avoided and this would include fermented products, cheese, wine, mushrooms and chocolate. Indeed the diet should be as natural as feasible and therefore, all foods containing artificial preservatives; colorings and flavourings should be avoided. In addition, refined white flour and sugar should also be excluded from the diet.

Q: I was hoping you could help me a hot water that I have with bowel inflammation. About two years ago I had some trial done and was told that it was inflammation.

I was given some dietary help and pharmaceutical to take which has helped but I am yet having a few dilemma with diarrhoea. Could you give me any more information that may help me further?

A: Dietary management is chief but I notice that you have omitted citrus fruit, chocolate, cheese, dairy produce and tea. You should also avoid all fruit, raw vegetables, sweets, cooked cabbage, and every other eatable that may explanation fermentation and flatulence.

A short fast is beneficial seeing it gives the digestive tool a rest during which time the bacterial flora can be restored and regenerated. The diet may allow for yielding white cheeses, rolled oats, crispbreads, rusks, potatoes and brown juice.

All fruits are not forbidden, as apples, blueberries and bananas will have a constipating effect and healing effect.

There are some extremely good remedies available and I feel that you would blessing from using Tormentil Complex, and the flower therapy Bowel Essence. More articles in Health Is pain all in the mind? Ski survival:

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