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Hi. What are your top tips for boosting self esteem, and will these enhance confidence?

Hi. I have daily migraines that have got worse over time. What are your tips for managing related stress? E.g. Thoughts of 'why me?'; 'how will i cope if it gets worse?'; how can I accept and minimise psychological impact of pain? Thanks.

Hi. What tips do you have for coping with long term chronic pain (migraines) and associated anxiety (and depression)? My local NHS trust does not provide a pain management programme for chronic migraine.

Hi. I use Nanogen shampoo that contains 'growth factors', which seems to help my hair loss. I also have a bottle of Alpecin Caffeine Liquid for massaging daily into the scalp. I've not tried this yet; do you think it's worth trying in conjunction with the shampoo?

Hi. My main problem is tiny hard white heads, especially in the forehead. Why do these occur, and how is it best to prevent them?

Hi. Just from experience, I have found microdermabrasion helped my skin to keep clearer. I would recommend 'medical grade' treatments as they work deeper. It is quite expensive though.

I've recently noticed a slight (urge) incontinence problem. I've a feeling this is linked to doing less exercise, e.g. Sit-ups, due to illness. Are there some exercises you can recommend?

What natural treatments, e.g. Supplements, help with food allergy symptoms?

Flushing is my main concern.

I have had osteoarthritis in my knee following an injury. It seems to have been helped following a recent operation, and also use of high dose feverfew for my migraines (which acts as a painkiller i guess). Am I right in thinking that these things could have helped, especially the operation? I can a...