by GAtherton | Feb 15, 2019 | News archive, Patient stories
Chris Brooke has survived aspergillosis, had 40% of one of his lungs removed and has proved that deep serious fungal infections need not limit your life outlook. It should be mentioned that as Chris had surgery he was one of the lucky few who can have the part of...
by GAtherton | Feb 15, 2019 | General interest, News archive, Supplements and complementary therapies
Article originally written for the Hippocratic Post by Nigel Denby There are dozens of supplements available from health food stores, pharmacies, supermarkets, the Internet and via mail order. All can be bought without any medical advice. This seems amazing when you...
by GAtherton | Feb 15, 2019 | General interest, News archive, Supplements and complementary therapies
This article was originally written for the Hippocratic Post. Please note that we are not suggesting that any remedy listed here will have any use against any form of aspergillosis Herbalism is an ancient form of medicine. Herbs and plants can be used to treat a wide...
by GAtherton | Feb 15, 2019 | General interest, News archive
A couple of weeks ago we listened to a speaker tells us of the value good diet has for those with chronic illness. Much of the advice is based around the importance of a good balanced diet containing plenty of whole foods eaten uncooked with plant oils replacing...
by GAtherton | Feb 15, 2019 | General interest, News archive
Article originally written by Prof John Oxford for the Hippocratic Post Every year, thousands of people get a bout of cold, (which is not the same as influenza), but can still leave you feeling unwell for 7-10 days. This year, there seems to be a...
by GAtherton | Feb 15, 2019 | General interest, Lifestyle and Coping Skills, News archive
Article originally published in the Hippocratic Post Stress that is veering into the danger zone comes with tell-tale physical and emotional signs. These are the key things to look out for. Physical: “When we are in a fight of flight situation, the body releases lots...