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Who has not experienced having a sore throat? The pain, redness and swelling we all feel in our upper respiratory tract are a nuisance. If left untreated and continue to worsen, a sore throat can develop into a more considerable discomfort and more severe medication treatment. All About Sore Throat The common causes of sore throats are viruses from cold or flu, smoking, bacterial infection, tonsilitis, laryngitis or glandular fever. A sore throat feels like you have swollen neck glands, a dry, scratchy throat, painful when swallowing, and can even cause redness in the back of your mouth. The use antibiotics are not typically needed to treat sore throat. Still, if you have not recovered after a week, you have a high temperature, or if your immune system is weak, the best advice is to see a GP to assess your condition. Sore throats are common and are usually getting better and resolved within days. However, managing it and doing some sore throat treatments at home can make a re...

Have you ever experienced allergy attacks due to dust and other factors? Or do your younger ones experience difficulty in breathing and clogged noses? The discomfort it brings to you and the whole family hampers recovery time. Scientists and researchers continue to innovate and seek solutions to our daily discomforts. Thanks to them, we have a new product we can trust and count on. Adults and younger ones have also loved and used a safe and effective nasal spray. We now have a better option to keep our allergies, runny nose, sneezing, and itchiness at bay and avoid the unwanted scenario. What is sterimar nasal spray made of? A sterimar nasal spray is made from 100 percent natural seawater-based ingredients. It is free from steroids, drugs, or any preservatives. The ingredients used are guaranteed to be naturally sourced, meaning they will not have any side effects and are suitable for children and babies. Even pregnant and breastfeeding women can use sterimar nasal spray...

Headaches are the most common nervous system disorders, according to the WHO. On the other hand, Headaches are under-treated and underestimated even though it has been recorded that half of the adult population experiences headaches annually. A typical disorder linked to a damaging quality of life, societal burden, a disability, and recurring and financial affects us, but we know little about it. Headaches do not choose demographics or geographical locations. Anyone can experience it. Why are we experiencing headaches? Let us dig deeper and find out why it is happening. The Main Cause of Headaches There are classifications of headaches, such as migraines , tension-type headaches, cluster headaches and medication-overuse headaches. The common causes of headaches involve: ·          Hormonal influences ·          Stress-related ·          Musculoskeletal ...

Are you traveling outside of the UK? Protect yourself always, and develop immunity before travelling to unfamiliar places, environments, climates, and situations.  We all want to return safely and stay healthy from our travel. However, if you are looking for a way to increase your level of protection, vaccinations and medicines are your travel buddies.  The Vaccines That We Need When Traveling The NHS offers free vaccines if your GP is signed up for immunisation services. These vaccines are polio DTAP, typhoid, hepatitis A and cholera.  However, there are vaccines that we have to pay for, such as: ·          Hepatitis B ·          Japanese Encephalitis  ·          Meningitis Vaccines ·          Rabies ·          Tuberculosis ·     ...

Are you experiencing dry skin? Are you looking for a way to soothe, smoothen and soften the skin? There is an inexpensive way to do it. The key is to choose the right product suitable for your skin.   Have hydrated and moisturized skin at all times in the comfort of your home. Find out why CeraVe is the best product for every skin type. CeraVe Moisturizing Cream and Lotion A CeraVe cream and lotion both act as moisturizers for the skin. The difference is that lotions have more water content, making their texture lighter, and creams have heavier consistency, making them stronger. As a result, it can lock in more moisture than a lotion. Our dry faces are seen in the UK, especially during the cold and dry winter season. First, CeraVe has a non-comedogenic option or a facial cream that will not clog pores which means you will not have any acne flare-ups when you use it. Another benefit of choosing CeraVe as your moisturizer is that its properties can decrease the appearance o...

You are now growing a new human being in your body. Lifestyle changes start when you get pregnant and even when trying for a baby. We have listed below helpful tips that you will need for pregnancy. Diet in Pregnancy There is food that is not safe for mothers and babies. You should avoid meat, poultry, eggs, fish, cheese, milk, dairy, caffeine, alcohol, herbal teas, peanuts and any high-dose vitamin A supplements. It is also a myth about “eating for 2”. You may feel hungrier than usual, but you do not have to eat food high in fat and sugar. Instead, eat whole food like salad, low-fat yoghurt, baked beans or fresh fruit. Movement in Pregnancy As a mother-to-be, you need to slow down in strenuous exercises and activities. Your gym instructor should know that you are pregnant. It is always best to warm up and cool down when exercising, take 30-minute walking, and avoid exercises that risk falling, like skiing, horse riding, or cycling.   What Not To Do In Pregnancy We al...

There are many methods of contraception to prevent pregnancy. Aside from that, they also help in preventing sexually transmitted infections like HIV. Sexual Health Clinics give proper guidance and explain all the contraceptives available.  If you are not ready to raise a family with your partner or prevent yourself from contracting an infection, read below the most effective method of contraception and how it works.    The Effective Methods of Contraception   ·          Female Sterilisation – at 99% effectivity but does not protect you from STIs. It simply prevents the eggs from travelling down the fallopian tubes, which means eggs and sperm cannot meet.    ·         Male Sterilisation or Vasectomy – is a permanent procedure that stops sperm from getting to the semen, which means that eggs can’t be fertilised.    ·       ...

Our skin is the largest organ in our body. It functions to protect us from germs and regulates the body’s temperature. Therefore, taking care of our skin and learning the right products to use for our skin is essential. We must learn the basics to maximize the results and reap good benefits if we want great healthy skin. Aside from watching what we eat to receive the nourishment our skin needs from the inside, we also need to add more effort to our skincare routine and the skin care product we apply daily. Let us dig deeper into knowing the difference between facial from body skin. The Difference Between Facial From Body Skin Below are some differences between facial and body skin care and routine. The skin on our body is less oily and thicker, while our facial skin is oilier and more delicate. Facial skin shows more visible spots when aging. Therefore, it is essential to apply the proper sunscreen and creams as prevention. The facial skin also has more follicles compared...

  In the UK, hay fever is worst between late March to September when the pollen count is very high. It is the season where it is warm, humid and windy, and the wind carries pollens from plants. The Hayfever symptoms are sneezing, runny or blocked nose, watery eyes, itchy throat, wheezing and coughing. Unfortunately, hay fever lasts for weeks and months, unlike the regular flu, which improves after 1 to 2 weeks. The Do’s and Don’t’s To Prevent Contracting Hayfever We can take some preventive measures first to avoid pollen, dust and moulds from contacting our nose, eyes, throat and mouth. The following is some advice are: ·           Wear wraparound sunglasses ·           Shower, change clothes and segregate clothes used outside ·           Stay indoors when there is no need to go out ·           Clean and ...