What is the connection between autumn and vaccinations?
Although it still feels like summer and no one wants to think that winter is almost upon us, autumn has arrived and with it the ideal time to have your
Feeding babies with love and intelligence
The World Health Organisation recommends exclusive breastfeeding until the sixth month of life. Mother’s milk contains all the nutrients babies need to contribute towards a baby’s healthy development. If breastfeeding
HPA celebrates first year of hyperbaric treatments in Alvor
The Hospital Particular do Algarve (HPA) group has just celebrated the first year of its hyperbaric chamber. The chamber has been used to treat several, including people with decompression sickness,
Aesthetic and anti-ageing medicine
This fairly new field of medicine is developing fast and there is a really huge confusion as only very few people are fully aware of what exactly this is and
Counselling and bereavement therapy
Counselling can help people overcome emotional difficulties. The overall aim is to discuss ways of living life in a more satisfying and resourceful way. During a session, the patient’s fears
Water retention: who has never felt bloated?
At this time of year, due to the heat, we tend to retain more water. Water retention, also known as fluid retention or “edema”, refers to an excessive build up
Is your home making you ill?
Do you suffer from unexplained fatigue, allergies, headaches or reproductive issues? Do you have trouble sleeping, struggle with depression or anxiety, have breathing or digestive problems that are unresolved by
This autumn … fall into good habits
Autumn is coming and change is in the air. Days get shorter, the temperatures drop, the leaves start to turn from lush green to vibrant reds, yellows, oranges and golden,
Adjusting, freeing and healing
Everyone knows to brush their teeth to avoid decay and to eat healthy foods for better health and energy. But when it comes to the spine a lot of people
Varicose veins: protect your legs
Varicose veins are surface veins of the lower limbs that are damaged and gradually become progressively dilated, enlarged and twisted. The dysfunction of this disease occurs in the valves and