There’s been a lot made of laughing gas in the media recently. Footballers such as Jordan Ibe and Raheem Sterling have attracted negative publicity for consuming laughing gas, also known as ‘hippy crack’ but are there any real dangers? Well, first let’s focus on what laughing gas is; nitrous oxide. N2O can in extreme cases […]
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Conquering the Common Cold
Nobody likes a cold. A sore throat makes it difficult to swallow, a headache makes it difficult to concentrate and a blocked nose leaves you feeling bunged up and frustrated. To overcome the common cold quickly, there are some home remedies you can try, and we’re going to talk you through three of the most […]
Read moreHow to Treat IBS
IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) is something which affects around 10% of the population, so it is quite a serious issue to tackle, which unfortunately doesn’t have any silver bullet treatment. Although there is some effective medications for the condition, they aren’t advised for extended use, and are usually only used in serious cases, mostly, treating […]
Read moreThe Difference between a Food Allergy and Intolerance
Contrary to what many people believe, food allergies and intolerances are not the same thing. An allergy is an abnormal reaction to the immune system (to a particular food) and a reaction can be life threatening. Food intolerance causes symptoms such as stomach cramps, bloating and diarrhoea, but there is no allergic reaction. That said […]
Read moreRecognising The Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
As the average life expectancy has increased around the world, so too has the occurrences of a number of age related illnesses. As our health system and medical knowledge struggles to cope with these new problems, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia have emerged as perhaps the biggest issue of our age. Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative […]
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