Elder care

Elder care

Let's Talk About Hemorrhoids

They're a real pain in the butt. Hemorrhoids top most people's list of problematic ailments of the nether regions but custom dictates we not make a big deal about them when they happen. Health concerns of our private parts are private matters for the most part. As a result, the […]

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Who Should Get the HPV Vaccine?

Like most people, you've probably heard of the HPV vaccine. This immunisation hit the headlines seven years ago when a national programme was rolled out in the UK to give the injections to girls in secondary schools. Despite this publicity though, there's still confusion among many people as to what […]

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Benefits of Alkaline Water for Blood

What is blood acidity? This is the condition that many physicians, scientists, and nutritionists consider the root cause of all our illnesses. From a common headache to indigestion, acne or cold, as well as the full spectrum of adverse conditions of our health, these are all problems caused by over-acidity […]

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Rheumatoid Arthritis and Essential Safety Measures

Over-the-counter medicines are not effective in treating autoimmune diseases. An autoimmune disease is caused by the body's own immune system, which is why treating it is not easy. Among several types of autoimmune diseases, some are fatal, and some are not-so-fatal. Rheumatoid arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis or RA is a very […]

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The Truth about Sex after Menopause

A woman’s body is continually changing throughout her life, and no more so than after menopause. After menopause the ovaries stop producing estrogen and progesterone, the hormones that helped to regulate a woman’s sex drive. With the decrease in hormone production, a fear of aging, and incorrect information, many women […]

Caring for your Parent
Elder care

Caring for your Parents as they get Older

In the role reversal of later life when your parents reach their advancing years and become less able to look after themselves, it may fall to you to provide care. This can be a difficult time - especially if they are suffering from a debilitating illness such as dementia - […]