No matter how hard you look, you’ll probably struggle to find a child that doesn’t have a sweet tooth. While a sweet tooth doesn’t necessarily mean that your child is consuming too much sugar, it’s important to be mindful of just how much you include in their everyday diet. Research has found that each year […]
Dealing with skin tags
What are skin tags? Skin tags are small, soft, skin-coloured growths that hang off the skin and look a bit like warts. They’re very common, harmless, and can vary in colour and size – from a few millimetres up to 5cm (about 2 inches) wide. Skin tags are usually found on the neck, armpits, around the groin, or under the breasts. […]
Beauty issues: is stress the main culprit?
In today’s fast-paced life, stress is our main enemy. We are expected to be the best in our work as well as our home life; in short, we have to multi-task at every level. Handling stress well is not everybody’s cup of tea and unfortunately, it may spiral out of control. If that happens, then […]
Back pain during and after pregnancy
Anyone out there suffered with back pain during and/or after pregnancy? Perhaps you’ve had that hideous sciatic pain as well? It can be really tough going for some people and quite debilitating. A common problem Lower back pain is one of the most common conditions during pregnancy, yet whilst symptoms often improve after delivery of […]
Kick-starting January
The New Year can leave you feeling a little ‘hungover’. I don’t just mean from new year drinking, although of course for some people that’s the case. I mean in general from a busy December and life in general. We often have lots of plans for the New Year. Some people want to make changes, […]
How strong is your pelvic floor?
How much do you know about your pelvic floor? Firstly, in order to tackle pelvic floor issues, you will need to know what the pelvic floor actually is. Pelvic floor muscles are the layer of muscles that support the pelvic organs and span the bottom of the pelvis. The pelvic organs are the bladder and bowel in […]
Prevention tips for avoiding bugs
No one likes getting sick, especially when you’ve got a family to take care of. Whether your little ones end up under the weather, or you’re trying to deal with family life while nursing the mother of all headaches, trying to live your life when someone is sick can be a complete and total nightmare. […]
Stem Cells: what are they and why are they important?
Twelve years ago when I was pregnant with my first child I remember being given a leaflet about Stem Cell collection at a baby show. I had no idea what it was about really, just that it was an expensive process. The leaflet went in the recycling and that was that. I don’t know anyone who […]