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Help with painful feet

FLOWER13, Health

08 June 2010 21:05

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Underactive Thyroid

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Dr Jonty, 24 May 2010 13:37

Q I have an underactive thyroid and I’ve read that taking Kelp Extract could help because of the iodine – is that true?Given that iodine is required by the thyroid gland to make thyroid hormone, it seems logical to increase the amount of iodine in your diet if your thyroid hormone levels are low – unfortunately it is not as ...

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Polymyalgia

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Dr Jonty, 18 May 2010 15:02

Q My shoulders and arms always ache and a friend said I might have Polymyalgia – what is that and can my GP help? A Polymyalgia rheumatica is a condition in which the body’s own immune system, which usually protects it from infection, starts to attack the tissue in and around certain joints – most commonly your shoulders and hips. ...

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Seven easy steps to healthy feet

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Michelle Nightingale, 18 May 2010 14:06

Get your feet ready for summer with the Yours foot care guide If your feet have been hidden away in woolly socks all winter, then the thought of baring them in sandals may seem a step too far. This summer don’t just get your feet looking their best – get them healthy too. Q I’ve got a bunion is there ...

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7 ways to lower your blood pressure

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Michelle Nightingale, 04 May 2010 11:49

Try these seven easy ways to lower your blood pressure – for good  Unlike most illnesses or diseases high blood pressure can be symptomless, yet it’s the leading cause of strokes in the UK and can lead to heart attack and heart failure. One in three adults have high blood pressure, however, a third of those won’t even be aware ...

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Seven ways to…. a younger smile

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Rebecca Speechley, 20 April 2010 12:14

Your age has as much of an effect on your teeth and gums as it does on the rest of your body. But like everything else a healthy routine could help to slow down the march of the ageing process and keep you smiling. Here's our seven simple steps to keep yours looking younger for longer. 1 Care for your ...

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Can I claim back travel costs?

Paulene, Health

23 February 2010 18:07

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Has anyone tried Artrosilium for painful knees

jillifran, Health

19 February 2010 12:10

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Don't suffer in silence

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Anonymous, 09 February 2010 00:00

For many women, going through the menopause is a difficult and disruptive time, but for Kathryn Colas (59) it nearly resulted in the collapse of her marriage.Already struggling with mood swings, hot flushes and a lack of concentration, Kathryn suddenly began to experience severe pain and an alarming burning sensation during lovemaking. Due to its intimate nature, vaginal dryness - ...

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Toning exercise plan

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Anonymous, 12 January 2010 11:11

Protect your bones and keep your joints strong by doing some regular strength training. Some studies have shown that after the age of 35 women lose approximately one per cent of their bone mass per year and this increases post menopause – but the good news is that practising toning exercises regularly can help to slow the decline and even ...

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