Collaborative Post¦ You trust your GP with every health complaint, and so far, they have always been able to help you. So, it can seem odd to schedule medical checkups and appointments with other doctors. But the truth is that a general practitioner can only help you so much. As a family doctor, your GP can identify common complaints, from a stomach bug to serious infections. However, your GP also acts as the first point of contact. Indeed, your family doctor can refer you to specialists to help you deal with health issues that are beyond their knowledge. These are the four specialists who should see you at least once a year.
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‘Tis the season to be sneezing (and wheezing?)
Sponsored Post¦ Hello and welcome summer. The weekend before last, we had the hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures soaring to a blissful 28 degrees in some areas. As residents of this fair isle, it’s tradition to celebrate the coming of the sun by stripping down to as few clothes as possible and plonking ourselves down in the nearest patch of greenery with the family; a guaranteed lovely day out for children and adults alike…or is it? Sadly, for more than just a few, a day out in nature in early summer can, in truth, be a nightmare of sneezing, runny noses and itchy eyes…
Win a Sudocrem Soothing Bedtime Set
Giveaway (Collaborative Post)¦ Sudocrem has been a staple in my home for my entire life. My parents used it as me on a baby, I used it on myself for spots in my teens and now I use it on my daughter. Yet, I didn’t know that its name evolved from an Irish pronunciation of ‘soothing cream’. Now, 88 years after its invention in Dublin, a new advertising campaign all about soothing has just been launched.
Are taste buds affected even after pregnancy?
When you find out that you’re pregnant, there are changes that you expect to happen. One of these is that you’re likely to crave some foods, but gain aversions to others. In fact, there is even a fancy name for this: dysgeusia. It’s often down to hormones, but could also partially be your body’s way of trying to protect your unborn baby. But when does it stop?
Simple Health Tips To Benefit Your Whole Family
Collaborative Post¦ If you’re a parent, there’s every chance that you put your heart and soul and every ounce of energy you have into making sure your children are healthy and happy. While this is brilliant, it is crucial to look after yourself too. If you can get into the habit of adopting healthy lifestyle changes, you can boost the health and wellbeing of your entire family. Here are some simple steps you can take to benefit everyone.