Author: Liam Gray

Menopause Menopause means “change of life” and it is the transitional change that occurs when a woman’s menstrual function ceases. Menopause generally occurs between the ages of 45 and 50, as a result of failure of oestrogen and progesterone production by the ovaries. The symptoms are hot flushes, sweats, itching, vaginal dryness, skin problems, aches…

Heart Disease This is a collective term for a number of ailments affecting the heart – Arteriosclerosis, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease. Arteriosclerosis is hardening of the arteries, Atherosclerosis is degenerative change in the arterial walls, and Angina is recurrent pain in the heart region lasting 1-11/2 minutes which can be brought on by stress,…

Sports Injuries Injuries can occur when playing sports and these affect joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments. These injuries may be accompanied by bleeding, bruising, swelling and pain. Treatment for Sports Injuries should be immediate. If there are no broken bones it is best to take the weight off the area and apply ice for ten…