Conditions

Hormonal imbalance symptoms happen when your body produces too little or too much of a hormone. In this post, we talk about what happens when the balance of hormones gets out of sync in females. Painful periods, acne breakouts, weight gain and insomnia – your body will certainly make it clear when your hormone levels go awry. But first, why are hormones important? Hormones are natural chemicals produced by your...

We all need iron. It’s an essential mineral which plays a key role in transporting life-giving oxygen around the body, among other important functions. However, many people experience low iron levels. In fact, it’s the most common nutritional deficiency in the world. 1 Learn all...

Anxiety takes many forms – and it can be useful to identify which type of anxiety you or a loved one may be dealing with. Here’s a run-down of the most common different types of anxiety. Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) GAD is the most common...

Diarrhoea is reasonably common and usually nothing to worry about, although we know you’ll want to get over an episode as quickly as possible. Here we’ll look at some possible causes of diarrhoea and ways you can speed up your recovery. What is diarrhoea? Most...

Throat feeling all clogged up? It’s likely you’ve got a buildup of phlegm in your system. Phlegm is essentially mucus that’s produced inside of your lungs to help lubricate the respiratory system and trap any dust or dirt. Sometimes, though, you can have an excess...

Messy, inconvenient and even sometimes a little scary, nosebleeds can be fairly common occurrences. They’re usually nothing to worry about and are particularly prominent in kids. Nevertheless, having blood gushing out of your nose can be a nuisance – especially if you’re not at home...

Ever been in a situation where your eyes have been teary for no apparent reason? While having a little bit of water in our eyes is completely normal and essential for keeping them clean and moisturised, it’s not unusual for our tear ducts to sometimes...

A bright smile is a sign of health and, increasingly, is being seen as a symbol of wealth and success. 75% of people in the UK are now asking their dentists for teeth whitening treatments to make their teeth two shades whiter. Of course, not...

Confused about what to eat when pregnant? Here’s your need-to-know guide on pregnancy foods to avoid. You probably know there are some foods and drinks that are off the menu when you’re pregnant – how annoying when all you want to do is eat! There’s...

There’s nothing fun about itchy eyes and a blocked nose. Especially for children. Here we help you to spot the signs of hay fever in children, so you can find the right way to tackle the seasonal symptoms. As soon as the sun comes out,...

Are you bracing yourself to cope with the seasonal inconvenience of hay fever symptoms? Or is it a summer cold? Here comes the sun. It’s time for picnics and lazy days in the park. Bees are buzzing and butterflies flutter between the colourful flora filling your garden. It’s time to...

We explore some natural remedies for hay fever that could give you welcome relief from this summer’s flurry of pollen. Itchy eyes, persistent sneezing and a blocked nose – there’s nothing fun about hay fever. Especially if you love spending time outdoors. Can diet changes...