Health & Wellbeing

With the Algarve Spa Week taking place this month, Patrick Stuart reflects on his experiences at spas around the world and the question of nudity and modesty As someone who

The Family Medical Centre (FMC) in Vale do Lobo is hosting an open evening to launch the new fat reducing treatment, Coolsculpting, on Wednesday, October 9 at the FMC in

Allergic rhinitis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the internal lining of the nose. It is caused by an exaggerated response of our immune system to harmless microscopic particles present

Oral hygiene includes brushing after each meal (teeth and tongue), the daily use of mouthwash and dental floss. Regular visits to the dentist (every six months) are important. The absence

Pain is something we have all experienced, but it’s only recently that scientists have started to uncover the differences in how individual people respond to pain. The anticipation of pain

The silly season is generally considered to be the period in the late summer months, when the mass media often focus on trivial or frivolous matters, for lack of major

Some patients are surprised to see our pregnant patients walking in to get their spine adjusted with chiropractic care. In fact, as they find out more about how the spine

In the last few decades, there have been significant changes in the various types of diseases and causes of death, especially in the western world – primarily due to factors