Over the last few years, Lily has had a number of therapies and medications, including inhalers, antibiotics and breathing exercises – none of which worked. However, the 25-year-old found that acupuncture brought her “to a level of normality” as she noticed some improvements in her symptoms. “But over time it plateaued,” she added. After all […]
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Drinking decaf coffee can temporarily reduce the unpleasant symptoms of caffeine withdrawal — even if you know you’re not getting regular coffee. This is the conclusion of a new study by researchers from Australia, who note that an estimated 90 percent of adults drink coffee daily. Symptoms of caffeine withdrawal include headaches, fatigue and irritability. […]
Millions of Britons are currently living with arthritis and other joint problems. Depending on the type of arthritis you have it can cause issues such as pain, inflammation, joint stiffness and even difficulty moving. There is no cure for arthritis, however, there are ways to both reduce your risk of the condition and ease symptoms. […]
Rosacea is commonly characterised by a pink or red colouring spread across the face. It is an inflammatory skin condition that is extremely recognisable, as it can cause the skin to become uneven in colour and texture, and cause breakouts. According to Bio-Kult’s nutritional therapist, Claire Barnes, there are natural ways to treat rosacea, including […]
Consequently, silent cancers are often only caught at an advanced stage or incidentally, when you’re having investigations for another unrelated condition. They include bowel, cervical, liver, lung, ovarian, prostate and pancreatic cancer. Dr Ahmed El-Modir, consultant oncologist at Spire Little Aston Hospital, shared seven silent cancers and the risk factors behind them. Bowel cancer This […]
When Paige Loren Cannon James first noticed a pain in her ribs she thought nothing of it, believing it to be a pulled muscle from an intense workout. But the pain continued to worsen and just three weeks later, while in hospital, her appendix burst. Now the 18-year-old is sharing her story in the hopes […]
Daniel Derry, from Cotswolds, had his life turned upside down after seeing his GP about minor symptoms. Despite cancer being deadly, the condition is often reluctant to rear its ugly head. Daniel, who was diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer, knows this far too well. “My wife wasn’t too impressed with this and urged me […]
Menopause describes the stage in a woman’s life when her period ceases due to a crash in hormone levels. Though male sex hormones diminish more gradually, experts are seeing a growing frequency in men afflicted by debilitating symptoms around their 40s. In a bid to shed light on the issue, doctors are raising awareness of […]
EXCLUSIVE: To mark Cervical Cancer Awareness Month this January, OK! speaks to three women from across the country about their experience of being diagnosed with cervical cancer This post is originally appeared on OK UK
Despite being deadly, cancer isn’t one for making a grand entrance. In fact, the first signs can often be subtle and vague. However, Alexandra King, who was diagnosed with stage 2 bowel cancer at the age of 37, will be the first to tell you how important it is to get any unusual changes checked […]