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Being diabetic is not only a health concern in itself, there are also a number of health complications which can arise from the disorder. Kidney disease, stroke, risk of blindness and limb amputations are amonst the  list of concerns. Being aware of what could go wrong, having regular heart health, podiatry, eye and dental...

Dupuytren's contracture also known as palmar fibromatosis a is progressive contracture of the palmar fascial bands, causing flexion deformities of the fingers. This condition can affect one or more fingers in which become bent in a flexed position. Dupuytren's contracture happens over time and usually begins with a gradual thickening...

Bile is a fluid produced in the liver and stored in the gallbladder containing primarily cholesterol, bile acids and bilirubin (a product from the breakdown of red blood cells).You may think that bile is just a bitter acid you taste letting you know when you have eaten too many fats....

Eucalyptus oil has been shown to be useful in many medicinal and practical applications due to its ability as an antibacterial, bactericide, antimicrobial action, as an anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and antioxidant making it a useful additive to many products, medicinal and household cleaning boxes. As well as offering a pleasant, natural...

Bushfire smoke can irritate the eyes, nose, throat and lungs. Small particles can enter the lungs cause harm. Respiratory diseases such as asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and allergies can worsen resulting in shortness of breath and coughing. Smokers, the elderly and children are also more at risk from bushfire smoke. The...

An allergic response such as allergic rhinitis or eczema, or hypersensitivity disorders are an inappropriate or exaggerated immune response foreign antigens. An allergen is something your body deems is dangerous or damaging. Sometimes these substances assumed to be allergens maybe harmless but the body sees them as a threat. Dust,...

Mesenteric lymphadenitis means swollen lymph glands in the abdomen. Mesenteric (abdomen), (inflamed lymph). It can be a painful condition but not necessarily serious and occurs mainly in children under the age of 16. This painful condition can be acute or chronic, depending on the cause an is often mistaken for...

During the festive season it is hard to consider the extra burden which may be placed on our liver. Good intensions and a healthy lifestyle so stringently followed often get forgotten. Over-indulging in too much alcohol and nutrient deficient food, insufficient sleep and stress can mean the liver is put under strain. The result...

Erythema nodosum is a specific form of panniculitis – (inflammation of the fat located under the skin) which may result from a number of provocative factors.  It often occurs with other infections such as bacterial or viral infections, drugs and diseases and is presumed to be a delayed hypersensitivity reaction....

  Skin around the heel is thicker and often dryer than other skin of the body. This is because we have fewer oil glands on our feet and they experience daily wear and tear. Dryness and heel pad pressure can cause the skin to crack causing fissures and possible entry...