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Ask Marilyn: What should I eat to improve the condition of my hair, nails and skin and help me look younger and healthier?

Marilyn — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:40:37 +0000

Q: My hair and nails are dry and brittle and snap easily. My skin also looks dull and creased. Are there any foods I can eat to make me look healthier and younger?

A: You don’t mention your age in your letter but, whatever age you are, the condition of your hair and nails is a good indication of your health in general. So it seems to me that your diet, life style and stress levels could do with some attention.

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Ask Marilyn: Since the menopause started I keep leaking a little urine. Are there any natural ways to stop this?

Marilyn — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:30:08 +0000

Q: Since the menopause started every time I sneeze, cough, laugh or run I can’t stop leaking a little urine. Are there any natural ways to stop this happening?

A: About half of women experience ‘stress incontinence’ in the menopause because levels of the hormone oestrogen –which keeps the muscles at the base of the bladder tight and strong – decrease. Performing pelvic floor workouts or Kegel exercises to help strengthen your pelvic muscles can help combat the problem. To find out which muscles you need to use…

Ask Marilyn: I’m approaching the menopause and I’ve noticed my vagina feels dry and sex is painful – are there any natural remedies you can recommend?

Marilyn — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 01:00:06 +0000

Q: In the last few months I’ve noticed that my vagina feels dry and sex is increasingly painful. I’m approaching the menopause and wondered if there are any natural remedies that you can recommend?

A: During and after the menopause the walls of the vagina can become thinner and less elastic. You may find that you take longer to lubricate and that intercourse can be painful. Thinning and drying of pelvic tissue can occur but women who maintain a healthy weight and eat a healthy diet generally experience few problems with vaginal/bladder weakness in the menopausal years. There are also a number of natural therapies that may help:

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Ask Marilyn: I keep snacking and I’m putting on weight – what can I eat to fill me up for longer?

Marilyn — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:50:13 +0000

Q: My job is a sedentary one. I also have a tendency to snack on a lot of sweet foods and am steadily putting on weight. What foods can help me feel full naturally?

A: First of all don’t stop snacking as eating meals or snacks every three or so hours is a great way to keep your blood sugar levels and your weight stable.

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Ask Marilyn: my bottom gets really itchy – please help!

Marilyn — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:40:54 +0000

Q: My bottom gets really itchy. I’m too embarrassed to talk to my doctor or pharmacist about it. I try not to scratch but it is really hard. Are there any natural remedies you can recommend?

A: It does sound to me like you have a fungal problem or parasites but if the following measures don’t help you should visit your doctor to be properly investigated.

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Ask Marilyn – how long can I take agnus castus?

Marilyn — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:50:34 +0000

Q: Please could you tell me if there’s a limit on the amount of time I should use Agnus castus for my irregular periods?

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Ask Marilyn – can you recommend anything to help with fibroids?

Marilyn — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:40:03 +0000

Q: I’ve recently been diagnosed with fibroids. Are there any foods and supplements and natural therapies you can recommend?

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Ask Marilyn – is there anything I can do for sore, dry skin?

Marilyn — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:30:21 +0000

Q: I am 53 years old and have gone through the menopause. My skin, especially my face, is terribly dry and very sore. Is there anything I can do to alleviate the discomfort please?

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Ask Marilyn: how do I get rid of bad breath?

Marilyn — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:40:54 +0000

Q: My family and friends have started to tell me that I’ve got bad breath. I clean my teeth regularly but I’m not sure what else I can do.

A: First of all, you are not alone. About 25 per cent of the population are affected by persistent bad breath and this generally has a bacterial cause. Your mouth is a complex system made up of over 500 billion bacteria per square centimetre and factors that upset the delicate balance between good and bad bacteria can lead to bad breath or halitosis as it is called.

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Ask Marilyn: I’m menopausal, how can I make the party season easier?

Marilyn — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:30:17 +0000

Q: I’m dreading the Christmas and New Year party season as I’m going through the menopause – hot flushes and crowded rooms don’t really mix. Can you suggest anything that can help me deal with them?

A: Hot flushes are among the most common and uncomfortable symptoms of the menopause, but their frequency and severity can vary from woman to woman. Hot flushes occur because the brain decides the body is overheated so it does all it can to cool things down. Hormonal changes involving declining levels of the hormone oestrogen are thought to be the trigger.

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