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Well the short answer is yes, sorry to say. Experiencing symptoms such as migraine like headaches, fatigue, stomach cramps and pain? Chocolate can come in many different forms from of cocoa, raw cacao and drinking chocolate. Cocoa, the component that gives chocolate its taste, has a long history, being enjoyed...

Tinnitus is described as a ringing or buzzing in the ears and can be one of the most exacerbating conditions to experience. The sound produced by tinnitus is usually only heard by the sufferer, but in in cases may be heard by the doctor in examination. Tinnitus is not a...

Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a mild viral disease which often effects children. The usual viral culprit is from a collection of enteroviruses called the coxsackie group, and particularly coxsackie virus A16. The infection generally only last 7 – 10 days. HFMD usually occurs in warmer weather and...

When we find it hard to  or have trouble remembering things, we immediately become concerned about dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, however other less frightening things could be contributing to our memory loss or lack of focus. Concentration is the specific effort directed towards a subject. Memory is the ability to...

Intestinal Worms It can be quite horrifying for a parent when their perfect little child tells them they have an itchy bottom and you realize they have worms. Suddenly its panic stations and everyone feels itchy. There is really no need to panic, some worms in children can be a...

With lots of variety available choosing a toothpaste for dental care can be over-whelming. Tartar-control, sensitivity, whitening and those that claim to repair are just some of the choices. This article looks at some common ingredients to help you make a more informed choice for what is the best tooth...

Supplements are designed to correct nutritional deficiencies. These deficiencies can occur due to lack of nutrient in the food we eat (quality), not consuming certain foods (diet), not eating enough (quantity), health conditions such as poor digestive health and people with increased needs (such as in pregnancy or periods of...

There is nothing worse when a child has an illness or injury and realising you are helpless at knowing what to do. Following is a few suggestions and resources to create your own “First Aid”, allowing you and your family some immediate support and confidence in-case...

Bringing your newborn home from the security of the maternity setting can be a frightening and stressful experience. Not only are new parents feeling exhausted, the new mum may be sore and physically depleted, not to mention breast feeding dramas and maybe the 3-day blues. You have this new bundle of joy...

Hormonal associated skin outbreaks of pimples can afflict female as well as male during burst of hormones at adolescence, females around their menstrual cycle and menopause, and sometimes in-between.  Break-outs can range from rashes of ‘blind’ pimples, blackheads (comedones), pustules (whiteheads) to full-blown painful, pustular cystic pimples, afflicting not only the...