At any one time, 1 in 20 people are depressed and women are twice as likely to suffer than men. If you’re feeling down it could be full depression or simply a case of the blues. If you’ve been down a couple of days try some of the remedies below, but if it has been weeks and your low feelings are interfering with your life you must see your doctor for treatment.
People with dandruff produce oversized flakes of skin from their head and shed them more regularly than usual. When dandruff is excessive, it might be a form of seborrhoea or psoriasis. For normal dandruff here are some ways to reduce the symptoms.
A snorers uvula and soft palate – the tissue at the back of the throat – relax and vibrate during sleep.
Yeast infections are caused by the fungus Candida albicans and symptoms include vaginal itchiness, burning and a white smelly discharge. To speed healing and prevent recurrences see the following.
If you think you have come into contact with Poison Ivy here is how to stop its active ingredient, urushiol, from taking effect.
Regular showers or baths are the first step in combating body odour followed closely by clean clothes and underwear. Using an antiperspirant or deodorant will also help keep sweating at bay.
A sore throat can cause great discomfort so follow the recommendations below to ease your symptoms.
There is no optimum temperature as the ability to cope with heat or cold varies from person to person.
Sinuses usually flare up in the winter when the mucus in the nose dries up, and particles going through the nose get thick and sticky. Here’s how to help stop the problem.
Raynaud’s disease causes blood vessels in the hands and feet to suddenly constrict, slowing circulation and making fingers and toes turn blue with cold.
Try the recommendations below to ease your bursitis.
Haemorrhoids are rectal veins that occur internally in your rectum or externally on the skin around your anus. The following help provide relief from haemorrhoid pain.
Follow the recommendations below to ease earache symptoms.
As many as 10 percent of people have asthma and often the quickest relief comes from using medication. However, there are other ways to quickly get your breathing under control.
A sore throat can cause great discomfort so follow the recommendations below to ease your symptoms.
In people with reflux, and its accompanying symptom of heartburn, the muscle used to seal off the stomach either relaxes before it’s supposed to or is weak, leading to acid rising into the throat area. Chronic heartburn can be dangerous and needs a doctors care, however when heartburn and reflux are temporary or mild there are several ways to deal with it.
