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Infertility Infertility is the inability to conceive after a year or more of sexual intercourse without contraception. It is a problem that is thought to affect at least one in eight couples. Usually there is a specific problem with either the man or the woman. Sometimes both partners are infertile, and in 10% of cases…

Baldness Hair reflects our inner health, and can be affected by our lifestyle, the foods we eat, and stress. Hair loss in men is related to hormone levels and pattern of heredity – although it is normal in older men. Severe stress and shock can also contribute. Hair loss in women can result from dietary…

Colds Any one of more than 200 viruses can cause the common Cold. Infection leads to inflammation of the membranes that line the nose, sinuses and throat, resulting in a blocked or runny nose, sneezing, sore throats, coughs, mild fever and headaches. The virus is contracted by breathing in tiny droplets coughed or sneezed into…

Asthma Asthma is a condition which affects the bronchial tubes leading to the lungs, resulting in wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath. It can be triggered by sensitivity to atmospheric pollutants such as house mites, traffic fumes, cigarette smoke, particles of dust, pollen, air pollution, animal fur as well as by stress, poor diet, drugs…

Hay Fever Hay Fever is an extreme allergic reaction to pollen from flowers, grass and trees in the Spring and Summer. The body reacts to airborne allergens by releasing histamine, which causes inflammation of the membranes lining the nose, throat and sinuses. This increases the production of mucus and causes sinus congestion. Other symptoms include…

High Blood Pressure High Blood Pressure is known clinically as Hypertension. Blood Pressure measures how much the heart contracts (systolic pressure) and how much the arteries contract (diastolic pressure). Normally average blood pressure is 120(systolic)/80(diastolic) for men and slightly lower for women. A reading of 140/90 is considered suspicious, and above that figure is considered…

Pregnancy It is normal to experience some minor discomfort during Pregnancy. The most common reason for not feeling well, especially in the early months, is morning sickness – this is caused by an increase in hormone levels during the early months of pregnancy. It normally disappears by the third month. There may be other minor…

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Glaucoma The symptoms of Glaucoma, an eye disorder, are gradual loss of vision, aching pain in and above the eyes, and seeing “rings” around lights. Glaucoma is caused by a build-up of fluid in the front chamber of the eye and blockage of drainage channels. This causes pressure in the eye, which damages the retina…

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, is also known as spastic or irritable colon. It is one of the most common gastrointestinal complaints, affecting one in ten people. It is characterised by abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, cramps, abdominal distension, excessive wind, lethargy. IBS appears to be brought on and exacerbated by anxiety, stress,…