Skin & hair
Itchy scalp and dandruff
Flaking, itching and irritation of the scalp.
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Intensive emollient routine
What it is
Relentless moisturising that rebuilds a leaking skin barrier.
Why it might help
The single most evidence-backed daily intervention in eczema care.
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Intensive emollient routine
What it is
Relentless moisturising that rebuilds a leaking skin barrier.
Why it might help
The single most evidence-backed daily intervention in eczema care.
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Stress load reduction
What it is
Removing or rescheduling actual demands rather than only coping with them better.
Why it might help
Chronic stress measurably worsens pain sensitivity, gut motility, sleep and immune function.
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Clinical review and testing
What it is
A proper medical work-up to rule out causes that self-care cannot address.
Why it might help
Essential where symptoms are new, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by any red flag.
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Massage and myofascial release
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Hands-on manual therapy for tissue tension and referred symptoms.
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Circadian reset: light, meals and wake time
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Re-timing light, food and sleep so your body clock stops working against you.
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Environment and ergonomics audit
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Change the surroundings that keep triggering the symptom.
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Functional nutrition workup and targeted repletion
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Test first, then correct the specific deficiency instead of guessing at supplements.
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Whole-person holistic plan
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Stacking several small changes at once instead of testing one at a time.
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Mindfulness and body-scan practice
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Attention training that lowers symptom intensity and reactivity.
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Barrier-repair moisturisers and omega-3
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Simple natural inputs - light, food, minerals, movement - with real trial support.
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Over-the-counter creams (emollients, hydrocortisone, salicylic acid)
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Pharmacy options you can buy today for fast, short-term relief while slower approaches build.
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Physiotherapy-led rehab plan
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A graded, assessed exercise programme rather than generic stretches.
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Clinical procedures and specialist options
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What conventional medicine can offer when self-managed approaches have not worked.
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CBT-based self-help programme
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Talking-therapy techniques that reduce symptom impact even when the cause stays.
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Lukewarm bathing and cold-rinse finish
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Heat, cold and water therapies that shift blood flow, pain signalling and recovery.
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Aloe vera gel
What it is
A cooling plant gel that calms burnt, itchy or inflamed skin.
Why it might help
Reasonable evidence for minor burns, sunburn and mild psoriasis.
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Neem and coconut oil routine
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Ayurveda matches routine, food and oils to your constitution.
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Slow breathing and vagal toning
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Breathing patterns that calm the nervous system and change pain and stress signalling.
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Calendula, chamomile or tea tree topical
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Plant medicines with active compounds that target the mechanism behind the symptom.
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Oatmeal soak and cool compress
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Free kitchen-and-bathroom fixes people reach for first.
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Early, mixed or anecdotal only. Clearly labelled so you can judge for yourself.
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Omega-3 fatty acids
What it is
Marine fats that lower inflammatory signalling across joints, skin, mood and heart.
Why it might help
Strong evidence for triglycerides and inflammatory joint pain; moderate for depressive symptoms at higher EPA ratios.
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Red light therapy and humidity control
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Digital health and hardware that measures or stimulates rather than medicates.
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Reiki, sound therapy or aromatherapy
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Sensory and energy practices. Evidence is thin, but many people report real relief.
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Homeopathic Sulphur or Graphites
What it is
Highly diluted preparations chosen by symptom picture. Evidence is weak - included for completeness and clearly labelled.
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TCM blood-cooling herbal formula
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Traditional Chinese Medicine treats the pattern behind the symptom, not just the symptom.
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