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Shingles Advice

Question: I’ve heard that shingles is an adult form of chickenpox. I had chickenpox as a child, surely it can’t come back?

17 September, 2008 – 14:05

Answer: Unfortunately, shingles are caused by the virus herpes zoster, which is the same virus that

Prostate Enlargement Advice

Question: What is Prostate Enlargement, who does it affect and what are the symptoms.

17 September, 2008 – 14:11

Answer: Enlargement of the prostate is a common condition in men over 50. It is symptoms include, frequently needing to urinate and a weak

St John's Wort Advice

Question: What is St John's Wort?

17 September, 2008 – 14:13

Answer: St. John's Wort has been used as an herbal remedy since the Middle Ages. Early Christian mystics named the plant after John the Baptist and made it in to an oil, but it can be taken

Silica Advice

Question: I’ve heard that silicon supplements are good for your hair and skin. What is silicon and is this true?

17 September, 2008 – 15:01

Answer: Silicon is the second most abundant element on earth after oxygen and an essential trace element in our

Question: I’ve been told that salt is bad for you, but I just can’t resist it on my fish and chips! Is salt really all that bad for you and if so, could you suggest a healthy but equally tasty substitute?

17 September, 2008 – 18:53

Answer: SALT has got

Warts

Warts are very contagious. Humans contract them through contact with the human papillomavirus (HPV), which can thrive in warm, moist environments such as gyms, saunas or swimming pools. The virus enters the skin through cuts or abrasions, and then will

Menopause identified as trigger for new type of arthritis

A recent study has shed new light on a little-known type of arthritis known as ‘menopausal arthritis’, which effects women at the onset of the menopause and causes moderate to severe pain and swelling mainly in the fingers and wrists.

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Painkillers pose risk to weak hearts

New studies show that the UK's 8 million arthritis sufferers could be increasing their risk of heart attack through their use of NSAID's.

BY Amy Anderson 15 June, 2007

Several studies carried out in the last year have highlighted possible dangers

Trial on cream containing Oregon Grape Root found to be effective in treating psoriasis

A new trial has found that a cream containing a natural plant extract called Oregon Grape Root (OGR), is highly effective in reducing the symptoms associated with the skin condition psoriasis.

BY Rebecca Laske 3 July, 2007

A new trial has found that

Women absorb 5lbs of chemicals a year though their skin from beauty products

BY Amy Anderson 20 June, 2007

A new report published this week found that the average woman absorbs almost 5lbs of chemicals a year from their skin and hair care products, which, according to biochemist Richard Bence who carried out the research that