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Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders in woman of reproductive age. It is recognised as a complex disorder of the endocrine system with many causes and clinical appearances, only one of which is polycystic ovaries. PCOS presents with a...

The main causes of hair loss disorders involve an interruption in the hair growth cycle. These disorders usually involve a stress on the body in one form or another. This could be psychological stress, as in emotional, or physiological conditions such as: pregnancy, hormone imbalances, endocrine disorders, immunological...

Glue ear, medically Otitis Media with Effusion (OME) or Mucoid Otitis Media, is a chronic or acute inflammatory, condition of the middle ear. Non-purulent liquid collects in the middle ear with an intact ear drum. This fluid is described as a glue-like substance. It is often a result after repeated...

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a frightening disorder under the umbrella term of Dementia. There are a number of different hypothesis of what causes it, with ageing, genetics and inflammation being most probable influences. Prevention is one thing, but how to help once a diagnosis is made. One scientifically proven is...

Caffeine can be found in some most unexpected places apart from the usual cup of coffee, this chemical is also in tea, cola drinks, chocolate and cocoa. It is available as a diet pill, found in some flu medication, cellulite cream and even in shampoo. It acts as a central...

Cutting down or cutting out caffeine in your diet can make some good health sense, but finding an alternative to drink can be hard to find. Caffeine is found in tea, coffee, cocoa, guarana and cola. Drinkng too much can have some negative effects on the body, such as interfering...

Are you a bit confused about vitamin B12? Do you need it? Tablets, sprays, injections – what is the differences? Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is a water-soluble vitamin involved in the metabolism of every cell in the body. It is needed for the production of red blood cells...

You may be unaware of the many uses of Lugols Iodine. Lugols Iodine is a formula of potassium iodide and iodine in an aqueous (water based) solution. It ihas many applications such as a treatment for thyrotoxicosis, the detection of cancer cells, wound sterilization, as a germicide before opperations, supporting iodine deficiencies, protecting the thyroid after a radation accidents as well as many...

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...