Anneliese talks natural health matters with Patricia Messenger on Cork 103.   All products can be ordered over the phone and posted out.

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  1. Lack of concentration: Fish oils are wonderful natural powerhouses to boost memory and retention for exam students. L-Theanine is an amino acid that can boost the calm and focus neurotransmitters. Lemon balm and Passiflora are also concentration boosting herbs.
  2. Low Vitamin B12: Meat, chicken and fish are the best food sources so vegetarians are often deficient. If you are eating these foods and still are low in B12, you are probably not absorbing effectively. Symptoms of deficiency are fatigue, restless legs, pins and needles, mouth ulcers, blurred vision. Best form is the active form of B12 called methylcobalamin in sublingual format so can be absorbed directly in the mouth,.
  3. Itch all over body: This can sometimes be a side-effect of medication. Also, it can be due to an allergic reaction. Natural anti-histamines include: Quercetin, B5, stinging nettle, vitamin C.
  4. Stiff Joints: We love GAL UC II Cartilage and Solgar 7 – a combo of collage for cartilage and a natural anti-inflammatory. Revive Joint is great for bones as well as joints.
  5. Chickenpox: L-Lysine can help reduce the severity and length of skin eruptions. Other anti-viral supplements such as olive leaf extract can improve other symptoms. Homeopathic hypericum or calendula good for healing skin.
  6. Heartburn: Slippery elm is excellent for immediate protection and soothing of inflamed lining. Zinc carnozin helps to improve the ability of the pyloric sphincter muscle to close. Centaurium herb can balance stomach acid.