Natural Energy Boost
Since suffering from an angina attack I have been experiencing persistent feelings of tiredness and no longer have the energy to get up and do the things I’m used to. How can I overcome this?

There are a number of obvious ways that you can relieve fatigue including getting plenty of sleep, exercise and water. A combination of these and natural over-the-counter products can be a very successful means of alleviating the feeling of tiredness. However, tiredness after incidences of heart failure such as angina and heart attacks is often due to the fact that these conditions, and statin drugs which are commonly prescribed to treat, them have been found to deplete bodily supplies of Co-Enzyme Q10, an essential nutrient for heart health and one which is renowned for its involvement in providing the body with energy. Therefore, as your tiredness may be a result of a deficiency of this vital nutrient, I would recommend you try Co-Enzyme Q10 100mg (Buy One Get One Free, 60 tablets for the price of 30, £13.99) available from www.simplysupplements.co.uk to naturally replenish your body’s supplies and give you a much needed energy boost.

Holiday Tummy
I have recently returned home from a 2 week cruise holiday and my indulgence in rich food has left me feeling constipated and bloated. What do you suggest to help?

Rich meals and excess alcohol that many of us indulge in when we go on holiday can certainly cause mayhem for our digestive systems which very often leave us felling bloated, sluggish and uncomfortable. What’s more, it can also result in painful stomach cramps and constipation. There are several ways that you can help to reduce feelings of bloating and constipation and some of the most effective are completely natural. Psyllium husks can be found in supplement form and are widely used to help treat constipation due to their natural laxative properties. Supplements containing the husks have also been found to help with bloating and flatulence. I would recommend you try DigestiWell Plus, a unique supplement containing psyllium husks (Buy One Get One Free, 120 tablets for the price of 60, £7.94) available from www.simplysupplements.co.uk. Other effective products that can help with bloating and constipation include aloe vera extract, peppermint and senna extracts.

Hangover Help!
My husband likes to have a drink when he is socialising and sometimes has a little bit too much which can leave him rather worse for wear the morning after! Can you suggest anything to help?

It is very common for people to have a few alcoholic drinks when socialising and particularly on special occasions such as parties. As a result, our liver is put under additional strain and often suffers the misery of the unwanted hangover! Whilst there is no sure-fire way to cure a hangover, milk thistle is a natural herbal extract which has been used for many years to help protect the liver against damage. The chemical compound within milk thistle, known as silymarin, is thought to help stabilise liver cells by reducing inflammation and neutralising toxic substances entering the body, including alcohol. It is also thought to promote the regeneration of liver cells which have been damaged by alcohol and for this reason is fast becoming a well-known natural hangover remedy, which can help when taken both before and after a night out! I would certainly suggest that he tries Milk Thistle 3000mg (Buy One Get One Free, 120 tablets for the price of 60, £7.19) available from www.simplysupplements.co.uk to help to minimise alcohol’s damage to liver cells and the suffering of a hangover!

Arthritis Support
My doctor recently broke the news to me that my stiff joints are a result of arthritis and although he suggested taking painkillers such as ibuprofen to help with the pain and inflammation, I was wondering if you could suggest anything more natural to help?

When it comes to joint supplements you will find there is a huge range of different products to choose from, all of which are thought to help with different aspects of the health of the joint. For example, herbal extracts such as Rosehip, Ginger and Devil’s Claw are all believed to offer anti-inflammatory properties that can help with inflammation in the joints, which often leads to pain. Fish oils including Omega 3 and Cod Liver Oil are also thought to offer similar properties. However, when it comes to actually repairing and maintaining healthy cartilage within the joints, Glucosamine has to be the one that I would recommend. Recent research into the effectiveness of Glucosamine in the treatment of arthritis revealed that Glucosamine had at least equivalent, if not superior pain relieving effects in the long term than conventional painkillers such as paracetamol and ibuprofen. Why not try Glucosamine Sulphate 1000mg (Buy One Get One Free, 360 for the price of 180, £7.89) available from www.simplysupplements.co.uk.

Arthritic hands
I have osteoarthritis in my hands and although I take prescriptive medicine and painkillers, it is still crippling at times. Please can you suggest something to help.

Degeneration of cartilage between the bones of our joints is characteristic of osteoarthritis and can indeed be very painful. One of the most popular joint supplements on the market, glucosamine, has been found to help repair worn cartilage and promote the production of new cartilage. For this reason, it is believed to offer outstanding support in rebuilding worn muscles, tendons and cartilage whilst promoting healthy joint function. You will be pleased to know that research into the effectiveness of Glucosamine in the treatment of osteoarthritis showed that Glucosamine has at least equivalent, if not superior pain relieving effects in the long term than conventional painkillers. I would certainly recommend that you try Glucosamine 1000mg (Buy One Get One Free, 360 tablets for the price of 180, £7.89) available from www.simplysupplements.co.uk to help alleviate pain by lubricating your joints.

Hangover help!
My husband likes to have a drink when he is socialising and sometimes has a little bit too much which can leave him rather worse for wear the morning after! Can you suggest anything to help?

It is very common for people to have a few alcoholic drinks when socialising and particularly on special occasions such as parties and the festive season. As a result, our liver’s are put under additional strain and often suffer the misery of the unwanted hangover! Whilst there is no sure-fire way to cure a hangover, milk thistle is a natural herbal extract which has been used for many years to help protect the liver against damage. The chemical compound within milk thistle, known as silymarin, is thought to help stabilise liver cells by reducing inflammation and neutralising toxic substances entering the body, including alcohol. It is also thought to promote the regeneration of liver cells which have been damaged by alcohol and for this reason is fast becoming a well-known natural hangover remedy, which can help when taken both before and after a night out! I would certainly suggest that he tries Milk Thistle 3000mg (Buy One Get One Free, 120 tablets for the price of 60, £7.19) available from www.simplysupplements.co.uk to help to minimise alcohol’s damage to liver cells and the suffering of a hangover!

Indulgence indigestion
The rich food and the sheer quantity of it over the festive season always leaves me feeling constipated and bloated. Can you recommend a natural remedy?

Rich meals, Christmas pudding and excess alcohol, along with the stress and excitement of the Christmas period can certainly cause mayhem for our digestive systems which very often leaves us feeling bloated, sluggish and uncomfortable. What’s more, it can also result in painful stomach cramps and constipation. There are several ways that you can help to reduce feelings of bloating and constipation and some of the most effective are completely natural. Psyllium husks can be found in supplement form and are widely used to help treat constipation due to their natural laxative properties. Supplements containing the husks have also been found to help with bloating and flatulence. I would recommend you try Bowel Care Plus, a unique supplement containing psyllium husks (Buy One Get One Free, 120 tablets for the price of 60, £7.94) available from www.simplysupplements.co.uk. Other effective products that can help with bloating and constipation include aloe vera extract, peppermint and senna extracts.

Why am I always cold?
Whether it’s summer or winter, I really struggle to keep my hands and feet warm. My doctor has told me I have poor circulation. What do you suggest to help?

Poor circulation is a common ailment and is largely due to inefficient blood flow in our arteries. It is possible and successful to help poor circulation the natural way. Ginkgo Biloba is a herb that has significant properties which can improve blood circulation to the extremities as it works to dilate capillaries, arteries and veins. I would suggest you try Ginkgo Biloba 6000mg (Buy One Get One Free, 360 tablets for the price of 180, £9.69) available from www.simplysupplements.co.uk to naturally help keep your hands and feet warm at all times.

I suffer from back pain
I suffer from back pain and despite trying various treatments, nothing seems to ease the pain effectively. What do you suggest?

Back pain is predominantly the result of a strain or minor injury which may cause painful stiffness that can be most uncomfortable. Research has found that a natural supplement of Glucosamine Sulphate can provide exceptionally positive results in the reduction of painful muscular tension. I would suggest you try Glucosamine Sulphate 1000mg (Buy One Get One Free, 120 tablets for the price of 60, £3.99) available from www.simplysupplements.co.uk to repair damaged tissues and alleviate the pain.

What will help to keep a healthy heart?
My husband has recently recovered from a heart attack and I wondered if you could suggest a good supplement for him to take to help him keep fit and well?

The National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) recently acknowledged and recommended the outstanding properties of Omega 3 Fish Oil in effectively helping to reduce the risk of heart disease, giving advice to GPs and pharmacists to prescribe Omega 3 fatty acid supplements to heart attack patients. Whilst a majority of heart disease cases are treated with prescription drugs, there is increasingly compelling evidence that a regular supplement of Omega 3 fatty acids can play a vital role in the maintenance of an optimally efficient and healthy heart. Fish Oil is one of the most efficient sources for the essential Omega 3 fatty acids Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). I’d recommend Omega 3 1000mg (Buy One Get One Free, 360 tablets for the price of 180, £9.85) available from www.simplysupplements.co.uk to promote a healthy heart as well as general wellbeing. Cod Liver Oil is also a great source of essential fatty acids and is also available from Simply Supplements.

Osteoarthritis pain relief?
I have osteoarthritis in my hands and although I take prescriptive medicine and painkillers, it is still crippling at times. Please can you suggest something to help?

The degeneration of the bone that is characteristic of osteoarthritis can indeed be very painful. You will be pleased to know that research into the effectiveness of Glucosamine in the treatment of osteoarthritis showed that Glucosamine has at least equivalent, if not superior pain relieving effects in the long term than conventional painkillers. I would certainly recommend that you try Glucosamine 1000mg (Buy One Get One Free, 360 tablets for the price of 180, £8.99) available from www.simplysupplements.co.uk to help alleviate pain by lubricating your joints.

In need of an energy boost?
Since suffering from an angina attack I have been experiencing persistent feelings of tiredness and no longer have the energy to get up and do the things I’m used to. How can I overcome this?

There are a number of obvious ways that you can relieve fatigue including getting plenty of sleep, exercise and water. A combination of these and natural over-the-counter products can be a very successful means of alleviating the feeling of tiredness. However, incidences of heart failure such as angina and heart attacks can deplete bodily supplies of Co-Enzyme Q10, an essential nutrient for heart health and one which is renowned for providing the body with energy. Therefore, as your tiredness may be a result of the deficiency of this vital nutrient, I would recommend you try Co-Enzyme Q10 120mg Premium Strength (Buy One Get One Free, 60 tablets for the price of 30, £17.99) available from www.simplysupplements.co.uk to naturally replenish your body and give you a much needed energy boost. Other effective products that can help to enhance energy levels include Siberian Ginseng, Ginkgo Biloba and Korean Ginseng, all available from Simply Supplements.

What can help with night cramps?
I suffer from leg cramps, particularly during the night, which can be most uncomfortable. What do you suggest?

It is common for most people to suffer from muscle cramps from time to time. An easy way to help reduce their frequency is to stretch the muscles regularly. However, night or ‘nocturnal’ leg cramps are some of the most unpleasant and painful. It is always wise to check with your doctor if you are suffering from regular cramps as some prescription drugs can cause cramping as a side effect. Nonetheless, the most common cause of night leg cramps is a calcium deficiency. If you do not get have enough calcium in your diet then you may be more vulnerable to suffering from leg cramps. Therefore, in order to relieve your leg cramps and the symptoms of long-term calcium deficiency you would need to increase your calcium intake. One way of doing this, which many people find success in alleviating night leg cramps, is by taking a calcium supplement at bedtime. I would recommend that you try Super Strength Calcium 400mg with added Magnesium 200mg for general bone health, (Buy One Get One Free, 360 tablets for the price of 180, £14.99) available from www.simplysupplements.co.uk.

How can I help my knees?
I am generally fit and healthy, however, my knees are starting to creak when I bend. I wondered if you could suggest a something that could help this whilst keeping me generally healthy too?

Creaky joints can be rather disconcerting, par-ticularly if you have not experienced them in the past, however, it is quite common for our knees to creak and in many cases it can occur in perfectly normal knees. Nonetheless, it is important to take care of your knees with one of the best ways being to ensure that you do not carry too much weight and avoid injury. In addition, you may find that a daily supplement could help to keep your joints healthy. Cod Liver Oil is an extremely popular supplement, which is widely used in relation to joint and general health. Ongoing research indicates that supplementation with Cod Liver Oil can help to maintain supple joints, healthy skin, hair, teeth and bones. I would suggest you try Cod Liver Oil 1000mg (Buy One Get One Free, 360 tablets for the price of 180, £9.89) available from www.simplysupplements.co.uk.

I’m suffering from hot flushes...
I am 49 years old and started going through the Menopause around 12 months ago. Initially symptoms didn’t seem so bad but now I regularly suffer from hot flushes throughout the day and night, can you help?

Every woman experiences the natural process of ageing that is the menopause. Whilst many of these symptoms, such as hot flushes, mood swings and night sweats, can be uncomfortable, it is extremely important that you do not let them take over your life. Although prescriptive drugs such as HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) are widely offered as a solution to the unwanted symptoms, the adverse side effects are well researched and documented, and therefore thousands of women are seeking natural remedies. Soya isoflavones are a popular natural supplement used to help regulate hormonal levels within the body during the menopause and it is widely believed that a daily supplement of isoflavones can help to restore hormonal balance and subsequently help to reduce menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes and night sweats. Black Cohosh is also rich in isoflavones and is also popular with women throughout this changing stage of life. For natural support, why not try Soya Isoflavones 400mg (Buy One Get One Free, 360 tablets for the price of 180, £17.99) available from www.simplysupplements.co.uk.

I have eczema, please help!
I have suffered from eczema for several years and although I have a prescription from my doctor, my skin is still dry and itchy. Do you know of anything that may help?

Eczema can be rather difficult to cope with as the very fact that eczema and it’s itchiness can cause us to feel stressed, can sometimes make the eczema even worse or cause it to flare up. One the most commonly used supplements in relation to eczema is Evening Primrose Oil, which has been shown in some cases to help control eczema and other skin conditions such as acne and dermatitis. Evening primrose oil contains substantial amounts of essential fatty acids. I would recommend that you give Evening Primrose Oil 100mg a try, (Buy One Get One Free, 360 tablets for the price of 180, £13.39) available from www.simplysupplements.co.uk.

I need some ‘get up & go’!
Since suffering from an angina attack I have been experiencing persistent feelings of tiredness and no longer have the energy to get up and do the things I’m used to. How can I overcome this?

There are a number of obvious ways that you can relieve fatigue including getting plenty of sleep, exercise and water. A combination of these and natural over-the-counter products can be a very successful means of alleviating the feeling of tiredness. However, incidences of heart failure such as angina and heart attacks can deplete bodily supplies of Co-Enzyme Q10, an essential nutrient for heart health and one which is renowned for providing the body with energy. Therefore, as your tiredness may be a result of the deficiency of this vital nutrient, I would recommend you try Co-Enzyme Q10 90mg (Buy One Get One Free, 60 tablets for the price of 30, £17.99) available from www.simplysupplements.co.uk to naturally replenish your body and give you a much needed energy boost.

What can help my Osteoarthritis?
I have osteoarthritis in my hands and although I take prescriptive medicine and painkillers, it is still crippling at times. Please can you suggest something to help?

The degeneration of the bone that is characteristic of osteoarthritis can indeed be very painful. You will be pleased to know that research into the effectiveness of Glucosamine in the treatment of osteoarthritis showed that Glucosamine has at least equivalent, if not superior pain relieving effects in the long term than conventional painkillers. I would certainly recommend that you try Glucosamine 1000mg (Buy One Get One Free, 360 tablets for the price of 180, £7.98) available from www.simplysupplements.co.uk to help alleviate pain by lubricating your joints.

Can you suggest anything for stress?
For some time now I have been feeling extremely stressed and anxious about work and financial matters. Although these issues have been now been resolved, I am still feeling somewhat depressed. Can you help?

Whilst in small quantities, stress can be good – it can motivate you and help you to perform well, too much stress can be harmful to your health. If stress becomes long term, it can lead to feelings of depression, by which point can be difficult to overcome. St. John’s Wort is widely recognised as an effective treatment for the symptoms of depression including insomnia, sadness, anxiety and exhaustion. Several clinical studies, predominantly carried out in Germany, have confirmed the efficacy of the herb as a natural way of relieving depression, with a number of medical professionals claiming that St John’s Wort can provide superior benefits to some of the new generation prescriptive anti-depressants. Why not try St John’s Wort 1000mg (Buy One Get One Free, 360 tablets for the price of 180, £11.99) available from www.simplysupplements.co.uk to gently lift your mood and offer natural anti-depressant effects.


Relief from arthritis pain?
My doctor recently broke the news to me that my stiff joints are a result of arthritis and although he suggested taking painkillers such as ibuprofen to help with the pain and inflammation, I was wondering if you could suggest anything more natural to help?

When it comes to joint supplements you will find there is a huge choice of different products to choose from, all of which are thought to help with different aspects of the health of the joint. For example, herbal extracts such as Rosehip, Ginger and Devil’s Claw are all believed to offer anti-inflammatory properties that can help with inflammation in the joints, which often leads to pain. Fish oils including Omega 3 and Cod Liver Oil are also thought to offer similar properties. However, when it comes to actually repairing and maintaining healthy cartilage within the joints, Glucosamine has to be the one that I would recommend. Recent research into the effectiveness of Glucosamine in the treatment of arthritis revealed that Glucosamine had at least equivalent, if not superior pain relieving effects in the long term than conventional painkillers such as paracetamol and ibuprofen. Why not try Glucosamine 1000mg (Buy One Get One Free, 360 for the price of 180, £7.89) available from www.simplysupplements.co.uk.

I want to get my sex life back on track...
I am coming up to 65 years of age and over the last couple of years my performance in the bedroom department has deteriorated. I really would like to know if there are any supplements that could get things back on track?

L-Arginine is responsible for producing nitric oxide, which works to open penile vessels, facilitating blood to flow throughout and promote erectile function. Therefore, without nitric oxide the body is unable to stimulate this sexual function. A recent review of numerous research studies into the effectiveness of L-Arginine has confirmed that it helps to relax the penile muscles, promoting increased blood flow and subsequently better erectile function. It is the circulation and flow of blood that determines the frequency, size and strength of sexual performance. A study carried out at the University of Chicago found that over 30% of men with low levels of nitric oxide reported improved sexual performance when taking an L-Arginine supplement. I would suggest you try Simply Supplements’ Super Strength L-Arginine 500mg (Buy One Get One Free, 360 for the price of 180, £15.89) available from www.simplysupplements.co.uk).

Bilberry extract for eyes?
I have had diabetes for several years and for some time now I have noticed a deterioration in my sight as well as the occasional ‘floaters’ in my vision. My optician has said that I am suffering from AMD (Age-related Macular Degeneration) and mentioned Bilberry extracts… can you please tell me if these may help?

People like yourself who have diabetes are generally at a higher risk of developing eye conditions such as AMD and diabetic retinopathy and your optician is indeed correct in saying that Bilberry extracts are often an effective natural way to nourish the eyes and help with common eye conditions. Bilberries contain a plant pigment flavonoid called anthocyanadin, which is not only thought to help to build strong blood vessels and capillaries but also offers impressive antioxidant properties, helping to eliminate free radicals and maintain healthy vision. Lutein is another nutrient which is found in the macula of the human retina and is widely believed to play a key role in the protection against age-related macular degeneration and age-related cataract formation. Why not try Simply Supplements’ exclusive eye health supplement Visualex Gold™, which uniquely combines Bilberry and Lutein with Zeaxanthin, which is also an essential nutrient for the eyes. It is available from www.simplysupplements.co.uk (Buy One Get One Free, 60 for the price of 30, £17.99).