Health
Common ailments
There is a whole range of common ailments, recurring or frequently experienced disorders and diseases, most of which can be treated by over-the-counter remedies. These range from the common cold through to headaches, muscle strain, stomach upsets and minor accidents.
Aches and pains
Whether it be a headache, migraine or body pain, we've all suffered common aches and pains often throughout our lives. It most cases the common ache or pain isn't serious and can be treated with over-the-counter drugs or natural remedies, however sometimes, recurring pain could be a sign of something more serious.
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Allergies and intolerances
Allergies and intolerances are more common today than a few decades ago, ranging from mild intolerance through to fatal allergies.
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Chest and throat problems
Sore throats and coughs are some of the most common ailments that we all come down with each and every winter.
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All about cold and flu
Cold and flu are without doubt the most common ailments existing on the planet, with flu ranging from mild to very serious types.
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All about constipation
Constipation is not much discussed, but at least half of all people have experienced constipation at some time.
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Dental and mouth problems
Got a sore tooth or something not right in your mouth? Take a look at our dental and mouth dossier to work out what's going on!
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Ear problems
Do you have an earache or you're having trouble hearing normally. Quite normal- read on to find out why.
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Eye and vision problems
Read on to learn about some common eye and vision problems, that you perhaps didn't even know about.
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Respiratory problems
From a nosebleed through to someone's non-stop snoring, these are part of a group of common respiratory problems.
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Foot and hand problems
We don't always pay a lot of attention to the wellbeing of our feet and hands and so can end up with problems without even knowing how.
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Holiday health worries
Motion sickness, vertigo and bee stings... These are all common holiday health worries that could upset your perfect vacation idyll.
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Muscle strain
It's easy to get a muscle strain - picking up your child too quickly and straining your back, or lying badly in bed and twisting your neck-
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Skin and hair problems
Your skin and hair are quite fragile and there are many ways in which they can get irritated or damaged-
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Stomach problems
Common stomach problems include diarrhoea, indigestion, gastoenteritis and gastric flux - luckly all treatable!
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Treating and preventing diarrhoea
Treating or preventing diarrhoea can often require nothing more than a little extra vigilence on personal hygiene, and food safety and cleanliness.
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Beating bad breath
There are many ways of successfully treating bad breath. Once you've admitted having bad breath and you've discovered why...
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Winter health care
With a few precautions and a little extra care, most winter-related health problems can be avoided, or at least minimised.
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All about gastoenteritis
Gastroenteritis outbreaks are common over winter, but luckily in most cases aren't serious.
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Back pain
Bad posture, fixed posture and of course, inappropriate movements can all cause back pain and strain.
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