In the first few minutes of your audiology appointment before the actual hearing tests begin, the audiologist will carry out a number of checks. Here’s a summary of what your audiologist will do and why each check is important. Your Medical and Medication History Your current medicines – some medicines like certain antibiotics, chemotherapy and […]

Menopause can mess with sleep, mood, and energy, as well as make you want to claw your own skin off just because it is itchy. Although a spa break is not the magic cure to all your ills, it does help you relax and calm down in real terms; make sure someone else looks after […]

Being your best is more than just putting a plaster on - it means caring for the whole you. That’s where acupuncture shines. Acupuncture is an ancient tradition in which it treats the person as a whole – both mind and body – and seeks to bring harmony back to one’s overall well-being. Unlike conventional medicine, where you […]

Vaccinations are one of the most important ways to protect your health, and the health of the people around you. In winter, this particularly means top-up vaccinations against seasonal conditions such as flu. Winter vaccinations There are two vaccinations that are particularly important during winter: flu and covid-19. These are conditions that regularly evolve, and […]

OCD is a mental health disorder that affects around three-quarters of a million people in the UK, who experience obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours that have a significant effect on their daily life.

Konjac, also known as glucomannan, has gained attention as a natural supplement thought to aid weight loss. What Are Konjac Supplements? Konjac supplements are made from a water-soluble fibre taken from the elephant yam plant. When consumed, the fibre expands in the stomach, which can help reduce appetite and overall food intake. It is often […]

Palliative care is given when a patient has been diagnosed with a progressive illness, condition or disease which cannot be cured, something that is often called a life-limiting illness. It can take a variety of forms, but it is usually delivered to improve the quality of life, allowing the patient to continue their daily life […]

The body stops menstruating when a woman does not have a period for 12 months. Menopause can occur in women as young as 30 years old. The transition to menopause can take several years. During this time, the body is affected both psychologically and physically. The body is affected by hormonal fluctuations and skin changes […]

There is nothing malignant about most cysts. They are just there on your skin and are not cancerous. Why would you bother to remove these benign cysts? While some cysts may be small enough to ignore or not worry about, others can cause more problems. Two of the main reasons for removing a cyst are: