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Joints creaking

Joints creaking

Then you may have a condition called Osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage that acts as a cushioning shock absorber between ones bones and joints in the hands, hips, knees and back begin to break down.

Iodine deficiency

Iodine deficiency

Are you worried about your hormone levels, your thyroid, weight or mental health? Then you could be low in iodine.

Glandular fever - A Survival Guideline

Glandular fever - A Survival Guideline

Glandular fever is linked to an underlying viral condition, which can be hard to diagnose as the physical symptoms are general and often come and go. As this is an underlying infection, it can include symptoms like a mild sore throat, sore glands, bouts of depression, flu like symptoms and general tiredness that often lasts for several months.

Lactose Intolerance

Lactose Intolerance

Lactose intolerance is quite common, so why are so many people reacting to lactose based foods? The answer lies is the inability of the digestive system to absorb and utilise lactose, the predominant sugar in cow’s milk. After all it is a food that is intended for growing calves not humans. Goat’s milk is the nearest milk tolerated by humans.