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Cuts and grazes
A doctor says: cuts are always best washed out with a saline solution, which is water diluted with salt. This helps clear out the wound and prevent infection. Once the wound is clean apply a waterproof plaster, replacing it twice a day until the cut has started to heal.
A homeopath says: diluted hypericum perforatum - also known as St John's Wort - will help ease injured nerves, as will calendula oil. Apply either directly to the wound. Alternatively, you could try hypercal, a pre-prepared antiseptic cream containing traces of both oils.
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Cystitis
A doctor says: ease inflammation and stinging by drinking sachets of either Canestan Oasis, Cymalon or Cystemme dissolved in water. Take three sachets a day to alkalise the urine. Drinking cranberry juice plus plenty of water will help flush out bacteria as well as reduce acidity and so ease the burning sensation associated with urinating. If pain persists see a doctor because you might need a course of antibiotics.
A homeopath says: tablets containing xanthium spinosum will help reduce all the symptoms of cystitis, and keep drinking cranberry juice too.
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Diarrhoea
A doctor says: an upset stomach can mean valuable nutrients as well as salts and sugars are being lost. Replace them by drinking sachets of Dioralyte (made by Rhone-Poulenc Rorer) dissolved in water. Imodium Capsules (from Janssen-Cilag) will also slow bowel activity, as will a kaolin and morphine mixture.
A homeopath says: argentum nitricum - or homeopathic silver nitrate - tablets should be taken. Avoid coffee just before and after, as this will counteract some of the effects.
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