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Insect bites and stings

Insect bites and stings

Insect bites and stingsNumerous insects, including bees, spiders, fleas, hornets, wasps, and mosquitoes can bite or sting. Some bites and stings cause itching and / or pain which occurs because the insect has injected venom or another irritating substance into your skin, which causes an allergic reaction. In most cases, this…

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Summer essential vitamins

Summer essential vitamins

As the weather warms up and the summer months begin, it’s natural to focus on getting your body into shape. While healthy eating and exercise are essential, vitamin supplements can give you a boost and help prepare you for summer from the inside out.Here are some vitamin supplements available on…

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Hayfever and Allergies, What are they and how do we treat them?

Hayfever and Allergies, What are they and how do we treat them?

What is Hayfever? Hayfever or Allergic Rhinitis results when there is inflammation or irritation of the nasal lining caused by an allergic reaction, leading to nasal discharge or blocked nose.Hayfever occurs when an allergen is inhaled by an individual with high circulating IgE antibodies. Allergens include grass pollens, dust mites, animal…

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All you need to know about constipation

All you need to know about constipation

What is Constipation? Constipation is defined as a condition in which you may have fewer than three bowel movements a week, stools that are hard, dry, or lumpy, stools that are difficult or painful to pass or a feeling that not all stool has passed.However, decent stool elimination is having one…

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Back to school Immune Health

Back to school Immune Health

How to ensure optimum health for your childs immune system as they return to school.Children returning to school are at increased risk of coughs, colds and runny noses. Of course a healthy diet is the best way of helping their immune system to function at its best, coupled with adequate…

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Haemorrhoids and Piles

Haemorrhoids and Piles

Haemorrhoids are inflamed blood vessels which become swollen and distended usually caused by increased pressure due to pregnancy, being overweight, or straining during bowel movements. By midlife, haemorrhoids often become an ongoing complaint and about half the population has experienced one or more of the classic symptoms, which include rectal…

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Trilogy Skincare Review with Cindy

Trilogy Skincare Review with Cindy

I recently started using Trilogy Skincare, in particular, the Vital Moisturising Cream. My skin has always been in good condition because I do look after it quite well, but for some reason for the past month or so it has felt tight and slightly irritated. True, we have had some sunshine…

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Acne Vulgaris Treatments

Acne Vulgaris Treatments

Acne (Acne Vulgaris) is a common skin disease predominantly found on the face, upper back, and chest.Up to 90% of teenagers will experience acne at some stage and although the condition tends to subside, on average it continues to persist for 8-10 years.Acne can be defined as being inflammatory or…

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Worried about hair Loss in Men and Women?

Worried about hair Loss in Men and Women?

Hair Loss in Men and WomenHair Loss (Alopecia) can affect men and women. It can affect just your scalp or your entire body, and it can be temporary or permanent. It can be the result of heredity, hormonal changes, medical conditions or a normal part of aging. Anyone can lose…

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Want to know more about Thrush?

Want to know more about Thrush?

Thrush is a fungal infection caused by a yeast known as Candida AlbicansIt can affect the mouth, the vagina, the penis and even the entire gastrointestinal tract. Candida Albicans lives normally on all of us and is usually kept under control by other bacteria and by the body's immune defences. Occasionally…

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