Cold sores, caused by Herpes simplex viruses are a common and annoying problem. Antibody studies suggest that, worldwide, as many as nine out of ten people are infected. Cold sores are highly infectious Most people with lip cold sores encounter the virus during the first 18 months of life as […]
Yearly Archives: 2017
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Every day, you are exposed to natural white light which contains all the colours of the spectrum: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet. It bathes you in a sea of colour, although this is only obvious when light is split with a prism or atmospheric water to create […]
Vaginal dryness affects just about every woman at some time. It is almost an universal problem after the menopause, but significant numbers of younger women are affected, too. Vaginal dryness can occur after childbirth, as a side effect of some medications, especially progesterone-containing hormonal contraceptives, or as a result of […]
‘The aim of the wise is not to secure pleasure, but to avoid pain.’ Aristotle Pain is something everyone experiences from time to time, but latest research shows that just under 28 million people in the UK experience persistent or chronic pain, and nearly 50 million adults in the US […]
Dead Sea salt and Dead Sea mud were revered for their health and beauty benefits by both Cleopatra and the Queen of Sheba. In modern times, they are used as a cosmetic treatment for the skin and to support the medical treatment of psoriasis, eczema and arthritis. Dead Sea mud […]
Eczema is named from the Greek word, ekzeein, which means ‘to boil over’ as in severe eczema the inflamed skin seems to erupt. There are many different types of eczema, but the underlying treatment approach is the same – to reduce irritation, damp down redness and inflammation, soothe itching and […]
When dietary changes and natural remedies alone do not solve your heartburn or indigestion, a range of over counter options are available. But how do you choose which is the best heartburn medicine for you – an antacid, or a medicine that switches off aid production? Here are some pointers. […]
Indoor allergies have become increasingly common, and an estimated one in 10 people now suffer from indoor mold allergy. In people attending allergy clinics, as many as one in five are diagnosed with symptoms of mold allergy. Symptoms of mold allergy An allergy is an exaggerated immune reaction to foreign […]
Ask any woman about cellulite and she will know exactly what you mean. Three out of four could even show you some. Here’s my medical review of the best cellulite treatments that work. These include creams and gels that sink into the skin and can improve the appearance of cellulite […]
Standing desks and under desk trainers can transform your health as well as your productivity at work by reducing discomfort and pain associated with sitting down for much of the day. If you are stuck indoors working at a desk and find it difficult to fit exercise into your day, […]
Occasional tiredness is normal, and affects everyone from time to time, but increasing numbers of people admit to feeling tired all the time. Some researchers estimate it affects as many as one in three people at any one time and that the most common cause is stress. Interestingly, more women […]
Bad breath, or halitosis, is something that apparently even our best friends would find too embarrassing to tell us about. Unfortunately, it’s also a problem that’s difficult to spot yourself. That’s why bad breath affects 8 out of 10 people at some time in their life and can become a […]