by Bronwen Matthews | Nov 21, 2018 | Living Healthy Lives
Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the lining of the stomach as well as the small and large intestines. Tt is usually caused by microorganisms from infected food or water, but it can also be caused by ingesting certain drugs or toxins. It usually results in nausea...
by Bronwen Matthews | Oct 30, 2018 | Living Healthy Lives
We’re often asked what we should keep at home in case of emergencies. Here is a list of common OTC medications to keep in your medicine cupboard at home. Many times these can bring relief of symptoms and may even prevent you having to see a doctor. Keep the boxes...
by Bronwen Matthews | Oct 23, 2018 | Living Healthy Lives
The end of the year is approaching and with it fortunately comes the promise of the long-awaited summer holidays. With many of us choosing to visit the Kruger Park or Mozambique it’s important that we turn our attention to malaria. Malaria is an important disease in...
by Bronwen Matthews | Aug 11, 2018 | Living Healthy Lives
In light of Womens month – we are tackling the subject of menopause again as it is a hot topic at FEMINA HEALTH. Menopause – This is the time in every womans life marked by a decrease in reproductive hormones. Periods become less regular and then stop...
by Bronwen Matthews | May 16, 2018 | Living Healthy Lives
What is listeriosis? It is an infection from a bacteria called Listeria usually found in soil but transmitted to humans through food that is known to be contaminated. Symptoms noticed include diarrhoea, fever, body ache and nausea. Most people will recover from this...
by Bronwen Matthews | Mar 1, 2018 | Living Healthy Lives
The feeling of sunlight on our skin conjures up feelings of summer holidays and fun times, and we feel glowing and healthy. However, too much sun can come with its downfalls. Sun contains UVA (ageing) and UVB (burning) rays which affect the skin in a number of ways....
by Bronwen Matthews | Nov 7, 2017 | Living Healthy Lives
Menopause occurs when our ovaries stop producing oestrogen and as a result our periods slow down and eventually stop. When we haven’t had a period for 12 months we are described as post-menopausal. The average age is 51 but it can begin from around 48-55...
by Bronwen Matthews | Sep 19, 2017 | Living Healthy Lives
Arthritis is a broad term used to describe joint disease or pain. It is a commonly seen illness and affects an estimated 10% of men and 18% of women worldwide. It is one of the most common causes of long term pain and disability. The symptoms can include joint pain,...
by Bronwen Matthews | Aug 17, 2017 | Living Healthy Lives
Please join Dr Beth McLeod as she chats to Classic Lifestyle about Osteoporosis. 16 May 2016 Classic Lifestyle with Dr Beth McLeod ...
by Bronwen Matthews | Aug 14, 2017 | Living Healthy Lives
As it is Womans Month it makes sense to speak about something very much at the heart of women – breast cancer. Apart from non-melanoma skin cancer, Breast Cancer is the most common cancer in women of all races, with a lifetime risk of 1 in 26 for those living in...
