Many women experience changes to their bodies over time, changes that might seem irreversible, changes that we don’t embrace, but learn to live with. These changes might be as a result of the ageing process in general, pregnancy and childbirth, the menopause, or an illness or surgery even. I’m talking about things like stretch marks, […]
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. […]
As a parent, one of the most stressful things can be a child who won’t eat, or drink or do either. We spend our time as parents trying to do the best for our children and one of those things is trying desperately hard to ensure they eat and drink well. When you’ve spent time […]
When you’re a parent, there’s nothing more frustrating than getting sick. Firstly because the chances are that you will still have to try and go about daily life as best you can, such as doing school runs and making dinner. Secondly, because it means that you may end up passing it onto your little ones, […]
Your family’s health is of top priority to you, and of course your own health is important too. Sometimes you might not be satisfied with the standards of health care your family is receiving, or you might be unsure that you’re doing everything you can to keep everyone healthy. Naturally, you want to ensure that […]
If you’re part way through your maternity leave, or you’ve been raising a small child and are considering what to do when you go back to work, then you’re probably feeling a little bit overwhelmed as the time approaches. There’s a lot to think about, but the key is to stay relaxed and focused on […]
Guest post: Chris Whittle MBChB and BMedSci (hons) and founder of High Street Huddle Each of us has very different experiences of healthcare; from a one off broken bone to the solemn last days of a much loved parent or grandparent. Any experience as a child will likely not be remembered well; it may be a […]
Just as I thought the better weather was upon us here and we could bid farewell to winter colds, two of the children have come down with a nasty cough and cold. I am not a fan of cough mixture so always try to manage by increasing fluid and riding it out. We have found […]