If you are feeling sluggish and tired, it is common to wonder if your iron levels are ideal and although not the only cause of fatigue, deficiency is prevalent and needs more than a steak dinner to remedy. Iron is used in the body for energy, immunity, mental and muscle function ...
As we age, we begin to feel the effects of a life working, playing sports and wear on our joints. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis where the cartilage on each end of the bones in a joint has been worn away, leaving bone rubbing on bone.
Localised pain in a joint or muscle can be caused by many different injuries or wear and tear, from an acute strain or sprain to osteoarthritis and other chronic pain conditions. Creams and rubs can be used without as many side effects as oral medicines, so let’s have a look at some of these treatment options ...
Pain is a signal that something is not right in our body and may be caused by injury, illness, disease, hormonal changes, emotional upset or stress. The first step is finding out and understanding the cause of the pain. If it is a one-off headache or the pain is from a physical injury such as muscle strain, then treatment can be straight forward ... Chronic pain is pain that has continued for three months or longer and is present most days of the week.
Menopause is a significant milestone for many women, marking the end of menstrual periods, usually occurring between the ages of 45 and 55. This phase brings about changes in hormone levels that can influence mood, weight, food cravings, libido, and overall wellbeing. The transition period of irregular menstrual cycles preceding menopause is known as perimenopause, lasting 4 to 8 years.
