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Burns and scalds can occur within seconds, but the pain and scar will often last a lot longer. Following a burn, it is important that you ensure you are in a safe environment to potentially prevent any further burns from
Read MoreA Swansea-based jeweller has seen his eyesight transformed by a cataract procedure at HMT Sancta Maria Hospital, allowing him to continue designing and making jewellery from his workshop on Oxford Street. Spencer Morgan, has been running the family-owned business, Spencer
Read MoreChronic primary back pain simply put is back pain that’s been going on a long time (over 3 months) with no definable cause. Primary pain refers to pain that is out of pro-portion to the potential cause, or has no
Read MoreFatigue is a common symptom following a viral infection; however, prolonged post-viral fatigue can develop into a chronic and debilitating illness. Current research into Chronic Fatigue Syndrome strongly suggests a link to disruption in the gut microflora (dysbiosis) so taking
Read MoreIf you ask most people “why do you exercise?”, you will get a similar answer from everyone. We like to improve, we like to see positive changes to our fitness or physique. We also like to see some rewards for
Read MoreDid you know that sleep occupies a third of our lives? Whilst we still do not understand its function, the fact that we spend so much time in this state shows its importance. When we sleep, our bodies repair and
Read MoreFollowing a viral infection it is relatively common to experience a period of low energy when you don’t feel quite your usual self. Part of the body’s immune response results in inflammation which takes time to settle down. For some,
Read MoreDid you know that only 10% of the cells you have in your body are human? We carry 100 trillion microbes – known as the microbiota – in our bodies, with a total mass of almost 2kg, these are bacteria,
Read MoreDr Lamah El-Sharkawi is a GP in Uplands and Mumbles Surgery and her sister Reem El-Sharkawi is a GP Pharmacist, both are part of the Bay Cluster Network. We hope everyone has been enjoying the warmer weather safely, however excessive
Read MoreI see it all the time and in this article I have chosen my top 5 reasons, why you are not in your best shape, when you could be. Read through the points and see how many you can change
Read MoreWhether it is traditional meditation, tai chi, qigong or yoga; a practise that involves a regular period of relaxed focus benefits health enormously. Research has demonstrated the positive effects of meditation; one recent study found that the practise resulted in
Read MoreDr Lamah El-Sharkawi is a GP in Uplands and Mumbles Surgery and her sister Reem El-Sharkawi is a GP Pharmacist, both are part of the Bay Cluster Network. Following on from last month’s article, this month we will talk about
Read MoreAcid reflux is often regarded as a consequence of eating a rich meal or having too much stomach acid, but in fact, contrary to popular belief, it is a symptom of not having enough. So how does it happen and
Read MoreLast month’s article spoke about the little adjustments that make a big difference. This month we will look at how we can make the most of what we do in our current situation. Many of us are using social media
Read MoreAcupuncture has a great track record for headache treatment. NICE recommend it for treating both tension type headache and migraine. There are plenty more headache types beyond these two though… Tension Type Headache: Frequently the causes are either emotional and
Read MoreMany times during consultation, I have had this sentence said back to me: “You are what you eat, right?”. We all have our reasons to improve our diet; poor health, weight management, digestive issues, inflammation, diabetes, and many others plus
Read MoreWe may not be guaranteed hot weather, but the long hours of daylight during the summer months can bring more energy, a brighter outlook and extra time in the day. Make use of those additional early morning and evening hours
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