How to come off the Pill
Last month I had a rant about the many downsides of hormonal birth control. Rant over. I rest my case. This month I’d like to talk about how to come
Tennis and golfer’s elbow in focus
The frequent medical complaint of a tennis elbow, with pain on the outer side of the elbow (called epicondylitis humeri radialis), and the slightly less common problem of a golfer’s
Dementia, pomegranates and mushrooms
The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that all over the world there are 47.5 million people with dementia. This number can reach 75.6 million in 2030 and almost triple in
Stop covering up your symptoms
It happens to a lot of people to feel an occasional headache. It may be a normal reaction. For example, if you drank too much alcohol, your body may be
Tests and exams in the diagnosis of prostate cancer
The number of prostate cancer deaths has decreased in the past five years. This reduction has been attributed by some to the widespread use of PSA-based screening. However, the benefit
Diet and exercise in osteoarthrosis
Arthritis is a general term that means inflammation of the joints. Osteoarthrosis (OA), commonly known as wear and tear arthritis, is the most common type of arthritis. It is associated
No matter how long the winter…spring is sure to follow. So says the old proverb.
A famous English poet called Christina Rossetti said: “Spring is when life’s alive in everything.” There is something simply magical about springtime; even birds sound happier when they sing! Spring
Andropause, more than just a testosterone problem
The term ‘male menopause’ was first used in 1944 to describe various age-related problems in men, which partially mirrored the symptoms experienced by women during the menopausal period. It is
Menopause is also a social issue
With the passing of years and as a woman gets older, she undergoes different phases in life, from childhood to adulthood. Her body keeps changing on all levels; be it
Four herbs for the fourth trimester
Although pregnancy technically ends with childbirth, the three months after birth is often the most challenging time for new mothers and is referred to by many as the ‘fourth trimester’.