Posted by: harriet in Untagged on
May 14, 2012
Men: If you're over 40 it's time for a general checkup, which you can have with GP Laila Kaikavoosi. At the very least, once you're in your 40s it's good to have a PSA (prostate specific antigen) test, done simply from a blood sample. Like any cancer, the earlier it is detected, the better the outlook. And for small, localised tumours the new high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is giving very promising results and, in the small trials so far conducted, leaves men without hte side effects of impotence and incontinence often experienced from more traditional treatment. For more on this, see http://bit.ly/JN43FZ.
Talha Shawaf was on good form last Tuesday night when he led a forum to discuss advances in fertility treatment.
Can too much sugar add to your wrinkles?
If you're a sugar lover this may not be good news for you - but the more sugar you consume, the older your skin may look. One of the many, many effects of sugar on the body is the way it damages the collagen and elastic protein fibres in the skin. It also makes your skin more vulnerable to the damaging effects of the sun.
Leena came in today with an article about treating acne with - wait for it - a natural herb. According to the Metro, thyme may hold the key to getting rid of acne.
March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month with Ovarian Cancer Action, which is calling for ways to raise awareness of the symptoms of this form of cancer.
How much sugar do your children eat for breakfast?
More than 50% sugar in cereal? It's not new information - but somehow the amount of sugar in some commonly eaten foods is often overlooked. Here's an alarming set of statistics showing the percentage of sugar in breakfast cereals:
Posted by: harriet in exercise on
Mar 5, 2012
The most common reason for not exercising enough? It's time!
If you google 'chin hairs' you'll be surprised with the results. There are forums and blogs discussing it - a problem that tens of millions of women struggle with, and are embarrassed by.
Posted by: harriet in Untagged on
Jan 6, 2012
Homeopath Gabrielle Pinto has been seeing a stream of teenagers recently. A common theme is anxiety - here are some cases showing how effective a listening ear and the right homeopathic remedies can be.
