I had an email this week from a mother worried about her 11 year old son’s eczema (don’t forget that you can email me). Many children do grow out of this painful and irritating skin condition by their mid teens but some do not (one in 12 adults are affected). Symptoms of eczema include painful…
Month: January 2015
Sugar Addiction
“It tastes good” “it’s natural” “our body needs it for energy” “surely a little sugar isn’t that bad?” Well, a small amount of sugar in its raw complex form is vital for life but the amount that we are ingesting (as much as 10 tablespoons a day – much of it hidden in preprepared food…
Pain Myths
Pain Myth: Women have higher pain thresholds than men Truth: Neither sex has the edge. Some studies suggest that while woman can deal with chronic pain better than men, they are more sensitive to acute pain. We don’t know exactly why this is: it may be because women have more coping strategies such as talking to…
Flu Vaccination Advice
Some very good information is being distributed recently about how to avoid succumbing to the flu virus but it lacks an important factor. Those most at risk (older people, carers and people who are already unwell) are encouraged to have the free flu vaccinations whilst the rest of us are advised to cover our mouths…