Acne is one of the most common skin conditions. Although everyone gets a few pimples during their teenage years, persistent acne outbreaks can severely affect the looks and personality of some people. The condition can leave behind scars and ugly blemishes on the face or other affected parts of the body, like the back and … Read more
What’s All the Fuss About Anaphylaxis? You’ve probably heard of allergies, but anaphylaxis? That’s the heavyweight champion of allergic reactions. It’s not your run-of-the-mill sneeze fest or itchy eyes situation. Nope, anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life-threatening reaction that can come on faster than you can say “antihistamine.” Now imagine your immune system in your … Read more
The Buzzing Menace Ever wondered why those little midges seem to have you itching and scratching? Surprise, surprise—it’s not an irritation issue; you’re having a real allergic reaction. When these pesky raiders sink their teeth into you, they’re basically pumping you with certain chemicals that ring alarm bells all over your body. Not to worry, … Read more
Ah, summer! The time for sun, outdoor activities, and… itchy eyes? If you happen to be one of the millions suffering from hay fever, you know how the battle goes. But do not worry! We’ve got your back with this comprehensive guide in pacifying those pesky hay fever eyes. What’s the Buzz About Hay Fever? … Read more
Cracked Heels, also known as heel fissures or keratoderma, can occur for a number of reasons, such as a lack of moisture around the rim of the heel or from wearing footwear that exposes your feet. Other causes include obesity, cold and/or dry weather, standing on hard flooring for long periods of time, poorly fitting … Read more
Hay fever is a condition that affects 15 – 20% of the population in the United Kingdom. Is the most common of allergic conditions. Those that suffer with hay fever may also get asthma. Hay fever is also known as allergic rhinitis. Allergic rhinitis is an abnormal and exaggerated body immune reaction to an exposure … Read more
House dust mites are very small creatures that are not visible with the naked eye. All homes have them and they eat the dead skin we shed. They are usually found in warm, moist spots that collect skin scales like carpets, pillows, mattresses, soft toys, clothing, soft furniture etc. The mites are usually harmless but … Read more
Jan van der Borden, ENT specialist at the BovenIJ Hospital in Amsterdam, covered it perfectly when he stated that protecting our children’s hearing is so important because their ears have to last a lifetime! Our babies and toddlers’ ears are extremely vulnerable, and ENT specialists are continuously warning parents of the ever-growing number of young … Read more
Introduction In the UK each year, about 10,000 people are diagnosed with bladder cancer. Of these, 80% (8 out of 10) are diagnosed with early bladder cancer. One of the main causes of bladder cancer is smoking. As people get older, this type of cancer becomes more common. The bladder is a storage organ that … Read more
Tinnitus can be described as the perception of ringing or other noise in the ears. This ringing or noise is not actually occurring in the physical world – it’s the sensation of hearing a sound when there’s actually no external sound. Have you ever had this experience, where you heard a specific sound but you … Read more
Many of us take our livers for granted, not realising how vital this organ is for overall health and wellbeing. As the largest internal organ, the liver performs over 500 essential functions to keep us alive and healthy. From producing bile to aid digestion, storing essential vitamins and minerals, removing toxins from the blood, and … Read more
The use of essential oils for health and well-being goes back to ancient times. Peppermint essential oil has been in use for several hundred years to ensure health and wellness due to it’s great therapeutic properties that could benefit the body. From digestive problems to pain relief and reduction of stress, the health benefits of … Read more