NSAIDs- what they're used for & common side effects what are they? uses side effects contraindications What are NSAIDs (anti-inflammatories) ? NSAIDs stands for Non Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs They are a group of medications most commonly used as painkillers, though certain forms are used for other purposes, such [...]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome- causes, symptoms & treatment what is it? symptoms causes treatment What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a painful condition of one or both hands, caused by pressure on the median nerve The median nerve runs down the arm and into the hand. [...]
Shin Splints- the facts. what is it? symptoms treatment other causes Shin Splints- what is it? Shin Splints is also known as Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome or MTSS for short. It leads to pain along the shinbone, between your ankle and your knee. It’s often caused by over-training [...]
Restless Legs Syndrome- causes, symptoms & treatment causes symptoms diagnosis treatment What is Restless Legs Syndrome? Restless legs Syndrome is a common neurological (nerve) disorder which leads to a strong urge to move the legs, as well as other unpleasant sensations in the legs. It can have a [...]
Plantar Fasciitis- symptoms, causes & treatment what is it? symptoms causes treatment What is the Plantar Fascia? The plantar fascia is a thick fibrous layer of tissue that supports the arch of the foot. It starts at the heel bone and stretches forward under the arch, fanning out [...]
What is Lupus and what are the symptoms? Cause Symptoms Tests Treatment What is Lupus? Selena Gomez has had a kidney transplant because of it. It’s often mentioned on medical TV dramas. It provokes interest because it can cause a huge number of symptoms, and it can be [...]
Does cupping work? what is cupping? uses of cupping does it work? Keeping an open mind about alternative treatments like cupping Western medicine is traditionally slow to adopt new ideas and there are some notable examples where effective alternative treatments have been ignored by conventional doctors because [...]
Fibromyalgia- fact or fiction? symptoms tests treatment There used to be a lot of debate and denial about Fibromyalgia- but now there’s wide agreement that it’s a very real syndrome. Fibromyalgia is common, affecting around 2% of people, and it can make life pretty miserable. The truth is that [...]
What is Vitamin D and how much should I be getting? Vitamin D is important for strong bones and muscles, as well as general health. It also helps to regulate the body’s calcium levels. However, there is little Vitamin D in the average diet- and whilst it’s present in eggs, oily fish, baby formula and [...]
Gout- 6 things that may reduce attacks what is gout? symptoms treatment What is Gout? Gout is a form of arthritis caused by formation of uric acid crystals around the joints. Uric acid is produced, in part, from the breakdown of certain foods in the body. Uric acid usually [...]
