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Losec (Omeprozole), side effects and Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Losec (Omeprozole), side effects and Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Losec is the most prescribed proton pump inhibitor for adults and children alike. Proton-pump inhibitors are the single most costly medicine expense in New Zealand. It is prescribed for the treatment of reflux oesophagitis, duodenal ulcers, peptic ulcers, hiatus hernia,

Carolyn September 14, 2011August 19, 2020 Blog Read more

Natural Options for Cold’s & Flu’s

Natural Options for Cold’s & Flu’s

With the government in New Zealand making moves on restricting access to cold and flu medications containing pseudoephedrine without a visit to the doctor, it may be time to reacquaint ourselves with what nature provides. The cost of visiting the

Carolyn July 23, 2010August 19, 2020 Blog Read more

Iodine Deficiency in Breast Cancer, Fibrocystic Breast Disease and the Thyroid

Iodine Deficiency in Breast Cancer, Fibrocystic Breast Disease and the Thyroid

Iodine Deficiency in Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Breast Cancer and Thyroid Iodine deficiency is linked to hypo-thyroidism, breast cancer, fibrocystic breast disease, oestrogen excess, hypertension, miscarriage, low birth weight in babies, infertility, diabetes, gut and skin conditions and lowered immunity. Iodine

Carolyn June 16, 2009August 19, 2020 Blog Read more

Cancer, Lowered Immunity and Vitamin D Deficiency

Cancer, Lowered Immunity and Vitamin D Deficiency

It is now well recognized that with the use of so much sunscreen our vitamin D levels are reduced.  This is of concern when vitamin D is such a necessity for optimal functioning of our immune systems.  Vitamin D is

Carolyn May 4, 2009August 19, 2020 Blog Read more

Antioxidants and Cardiovascular Disease

Antioxidants and Cardiovascular Disease

It is now recognised that many human pathologic conditions are associated with increased oxidation, mainly as a consequence of oxygenated free radicals. Free radical oxidation is a result of an oxidant material interacting with a biological constituent, such as a

Carolyn July 15, 2008August 19, 2020 Blog Read more

Nutritional Deficiencies and the Thyroid

Nutritional Deficiencies and the Thyroid

How familiar are the following signs and symptoms? Exhaustion or fatigue, depression, sensitive to cold or cold hands and feet, weight gain, muscle and joint pains, carpal tunnel, painful soles of the feet, swollen or puffy face, eyes, arms or

Carolyn January 14, 2008August 19, 2020 Blog Read more

Oral Contraceptive, Aspirin and Nutrient Deficiencies

Oral Contraceptive, Aspirin and Nutrient Deficiencies

Nutrient deficiencies can be caused by such a multitude of reasons that it is easy to forget that drugs may in fact play a significant role. If you have had a patient who has a good diet and are compliant,

Carolyn January 14, 2008August 19, 2020 Blog Read more

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Carolyn is currently practicing from

The Herbal Dispensary

822 Colombo Street

Christchurch

Email carolyn@monarchnaturalhealth.co.nz

 

Carolyn previously practiced under the name McSweeney in Christchurch, Rolleston and Kaiapoi prior to the earthquakes.

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