What is tea tree cream used for?

Tea tree cream is one of the most widely sold natural antiseptic products in UK pharmacies and health food shops. You will find it in various strengths, usually marketed for spots, minor cuts, insect bites and general skin irritation. It has a distinctive, medicinal smell and a loyal following among people who prefer plant-based skincare. […]

What is rhus tox used for?

Rhus tox is one of the most commonly used remedies in homeopathy. You will find it on the shelves of high street pharmacies and health food shops across the UK, usually in 30C potency, marketed for joint stiffness, muscle pain and general aches. It is also one of the remedies most frequently recommended in homeopathic […]

What causes a stomach ache, and when should you worry?

A stomach ache is one of the most common complaints a GP hears, and one of the most common reasons people search for answers online. In the vast majority of cases, it is caused by something temporary and manageable: something you ate, trapped wind, constipation, or a stomach bug doing the rounds. That said, stomach […]

What are arnica tablets used for?

Arnica tablets are one of the most popular homeopathic products in the UK. You will find them in pharmacies, health food shops and online, often recommended for bruises, muscle soreness, post-surgical recovery and shock after injury. They are frequently taken before dental work, cosmetic procedures and operations in the hope of reducing bruising and speeding […]

What are homeopathic remedies and do they work?

Homeopathy is one of the most widely debated forms of complementary medicine in the UK. Millions of people use homeopathic remedies, and products are sold openly in high street pharmacies. At the same time, the NHS no longer funds homeopathic prescriptions, and the scientific consensus is that these remedies perform no better than a placebo. […]

What is arnica cream used for?

Arnica cream is one of the most widely used herbal remedies in the UK. You will find it in pharmacies, health food shops and supermarkets, often marketed for bruises, muscle pain and swelling. It has been a staple of traditional European medicine for centuries, and many people reach for it instinctively after a bump, a […]

What is calendula cream used for?

Calendula cream is one of those products you will find in health food shops, pharmacies and herbal skincare ranges across the UK. It has been used for centuries as a traditional herbal remedy for sore, dry or irritated skin, and it remains popular with people looking for a gentle, plant-based option for everyday skin complaints. […]

Why are my ankles swollen, and what helps?

Swollen ankles are one of those things that can look alarming but often have a straightforward explanation. You have been on your feet all day, the weather is warm, your shoes are tight, or you have been sitting in one position for hours. Fluid pools in your lower legs, your ankles puff up, and by […]

What are flower remedies, and do they work?

Flower remedies sit in an unusual corner of complementary therapy. They have been around for nearly a century, they are widely available in chemists and health food shops across the UK, and many people swear by them for stress, low mood and everyday emotional ups and downs. At the same time, the clinical research that […]