Dr Ali's YOU Health Articles

Questions & Answers on a host of health issues as first published in Dr Ali's popular column "ASK Dr Ali" within the Mail on Sundays' "You" Magazine. Select the alphabet or enter the key word in the SEARCH box to view related articles or topics.


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YOU - Ask Dr Mosaraf Ali

YOU - Ask Dr Mosaraf Ali

Dr. Mosaraf Ali believes we can all benefit from his pioneering combination of conventional and traditional medicine. From today his new column in YOU provides the insights and advice he gives to his patients, who include Prince Charles and Geri Halliwell  ..... BY SARAH STACEY  PHOTOGRAPH: ...


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Allergic to meat

Allergic to meat

Q. Over the past four years, I have become allergic first to red meat and now chicken. If I eat it, my gums and tongue become swollen and very painful. The doctor and dentist say there is no such thing as an allergy to meat. What is your opinion, and what do you suggest I do? A.   Allergy comes...


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Alternative to IVF

Alternative to IVF

IS THERE AN ALTERNATIVE TO IVF? Q. I am 38 and would love to have a baby, but, although all the tests have proved OK for both myself and my husband, we're not having any luck. I started IVF this year and found the side effects of the drugs terrible. I have had two sessions of embryo transfer...


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Attention Deficit Disorder

Attention Deficit Disorder

WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT MY SON’S ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER? Question My son has been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder and is on Concerta tablets. We give him fresh carrots juice every morning and lots of fresh fruit and vegetables. I massage his head once a week with herbal massage oil. Can...


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Avoiding In-Flight Infection

Avoiding In-Flight Infection

HOW CAN I AVOID IN-FLICHT INFECTIONS? Q. With summer holidays coming up, I'm very concerned about picking up infections on long- or short-haul flights. Since smoking was banned on flights, airlines have saved money by changing their cabin air less frequently, and many passengers, like myself,...


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Babies Allergies

Babies Allergies

WHY DO MY BABIES KEEP CATCHING COLDS? Q. My twins were born at 32 weeks and are now a year old. They have constant colds, which I understand is a common problem with babies, especially premature once. Their noses are always running and they have frequent coughs, Doctors say they can do nothing...


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Baby's Rash

Baby's Rash

IS MY BABY’S RASH AN ALLERGIC REACTION? Q. My eight-month-old baby girl has had a rash, runny eyes' coughing, and frequent sneezing and has been regurgitating for three weeks. She eats normally and isn't ill. The doctor suggested eliminating cow's milk for 14 days. I switched her to Soya formula...


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Back Pain

Back Pain

HOW CAN EASE MY BACK PAIN? Q. I’ve had long episodes of backache, and now that I have a desk-bound job, it's often very painful and is affecting my sleep. There are two main areas: my lower back- I've been told my pelvis and hips are dislocated - and between my shoulder blades. I also have pain...


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Bell's Palsy

Bell's Palsy

WILL MY FACE FULLY RECOVER AFTER BELL’S PALSY ? Q. I’m experiencing my second attack of Bell's palsy in five years. Other people with the condition seem to have varying rates of recovery. The only conventional treatment is a short course of steroids, which I'm currently taking. I did get referred...


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Bereavemant

Bereavemant

IS THERE ANY TREATMENT FOR BEREAVEMENT? Q. A close friend's husband lost his life recently, at a young age. She is finding it very hard to cope and I wondered if you had any suggestions. A. Bereavement is characterised by sadness, tearfulness, insomnia, a sinking feeling and loss of appetite....


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