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Hay Fever - Aaacccchooo!

Hay Fever - Aaacccchooo!

Springtime is the worst time of the year for hay fever sufferers, with it the start of the hay fever season. As there are several types of hay fever reactions, understanding the common links to the allergy is crucial to recovery.

Parkinsons Disease - A holistic approach

Parkinsons Disease - A holistic approach

Parkinson’s disease used to be a malady of the aged but not anymore as it is afflicting younger and younger patients, without any social preference, age or station in life. So we have had to accept the shocking realisation that Parkinson’s is afflicting young and old alike.

Memory Lapse - Remember when?

Memory Lapse - Remember when?

Do you remember when you forgot what you were going into the bedroom or shed for? Everyone experiences memory lapses from time to time, but it is always the challenge of remembering people’s names, places, phone numbers and where you left your keys that raises concern for ones mind.

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.