The AnswerBank Articles

Can anyone tell me the best natural remedies for insomnia, or just any information on how to get a good night's sleep

asks Paul James:A. Insomnia is either having difficulty falling asleep, or waking frequently and having problems staying asleep. It's estimated that nine out of ten people will suffer from insomnia at00:00 Mon 16th Jul 2001

Which remedies work for PMS

asks Fiona S: A. Pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) is now widely recognised as a medical condition with many symptoms. Q. What are the symptoms A. Out of more than 150 symptoms associated with PMS, the00:00 Mon 09th Jul 2001

What happens when people meditate

asks frankefields: A. Meditation has been used for thousands of years by all the major religions as a way of achieving a spiritual state. Sometimes people are put off by its mystical connotations,00:00 Mon 09th Jul 2001

How can I get rid of persistent dandruff

asks Modge:A. Dead skin cells fall from our scalps every day as the skin renews itself, and it's normal to see some little flakes. With dandruff, however, the process of skin renewal is speeded up,00:00 Mon 09th Jul 2001

Does keeping a pet cause asthma

asks H Gray:A. Pets are generally good for you - and not because fierce dogs make you seem tougher. Research has shown that people with pets have fewer minor illnesses, and that being around a00:00 Mon 02nd Jul 2001

What are the secrets of a long life

asks Su Smith:A. There are lots of theories about what makes us live longer. Here are the latest: Be cheerful!An ability to look on the bright side was one of the key factors in longevity, according00:00 Mon 02nd Jul 2001

Why do people get divorced

asks Woolley:A. Some couples are doomed from the start, according to new US research. Q. You mean when your mother-in-law gives you the evil eye first time you go around for dinner A. No, it's more00:00 Mon 02nd Jul 2001

What are the tell-tale signs of anorexia

asks rtell:A. Anorexia nervosa is the best-known eating disorder. Anorexics have a tremendous fear of putting on weight, and are obsessed with the shape or size of their bodies. Most are women, but00:00 Mon 25th Jun 2001

Do men and women feel that Viagra has improved their sex lives

asks PHD:A. For a start, Viagra is not yet licensed for women in this country (more about that later), and there's a problem with the concept of 'improvement' of men's sex lives Q. Why's that A.00:00 Mon 25th Jun 2001

Are there any herbal remedies to fight depression

asks Paul James:A. The best-known is St John's Wort or hypericum (hypericum perforatum). In clinical tests, it was found to be as effective as anti-depressants for treating mild to moderate00:00 Mon 25th Jun 2001

How can men and women enhance their fertility when tests show that there's nothing wrong

asks Jayne b-t: A. For some time, experts have been putting falling fertility rates down to everything from tight underwear, sedentary jobs and high stress levels to chemicals in plastics, exhaust00:00 Mon 18th Jun 2001

I keep reading about selenium - what does this vitamin do and where can I get it

asks Johnjo:A. Selenium is not a vitamin, it's a mineral. It was 1973 before its vital role as a very powerful antioxidant was discovered. Q. What's an antioxidant A. Antioxidants protect your body00:00 Mon 18th Jun 2001

What is a sculptured nail

asks Kaister: A. It's a new way to achieve perfect, natural-looking nails which last for weeks. Q. It is like a false nail A. No. For a start, there's no glue involved, and it won't ping off on a00:00 Mon 18th Jun 2001

What's a safe way to get rid of head lice in children

asks M Scott: A. Head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) are tiny insects, about the size of a sesame seed, which live on blood. Their eggs are glued on to hairs close to the scalp and can be a00:00 Mon 11th Jun 2001

How do I get rid of a spotty back and what causes it

asks Ginapons: A. A spotty back is caused by inflammation of the sebaceous glands (the glands that produce oil). Q. What triggers it A. Experts believe that there are a few triggers, including00:00 Mon 11th Jun 2001

How can I stop my husband's snoring

asks MissDon:A. Snoring is no joke. A recent survey found that it is the cause of one in seven domestic rows, and 95% of those questioned said they were woken by their partner's heavy snoring at least00:00 Wed 11th Apr 2001

How can you tell if one of your moles is turning to skin cancer

asks Allan: A. There are three types of skin cancer: basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas are unlikely to kill you. The big threat is malignant melanoma, which kills 1,500 people in the UK each00:00 Mon 04th Jun 2001

How can I learn to control my anger

asks PDTV:A. All kinds of rage are on the increase: we have road rage, trolley rage, computer rage - not to mention hitting-back-when-you-get-an-egg-in-the-face rage. Our tolerance levels have never00:00 Mon 04th Jun 2001

Can a scan hurt my unborn baby

asks H Gray: A. At the moment, there's no evidence to suggest that ultrasound scanning will physically hurt you or your baby. Routine scanning hasn't been happening long enough to find out if it00:00 Mon 04th Jun 2001

How can I get rid of cellulite

asks ginapons:A. Cellulite is the name given to lumpy, dimpled, 'orange peel' skin, most usually found on women's hips, thighs, buttocks and upper arms. However, some experts doubt whether there's00:00 Mon 28th May 2001