What Is Acne? Acne is a common condition which causes spots to break out in the skin due to hair follicles becoming blocked with oil (sebum), or dead skin cells. Spots can be painful, or hot to the touch. Everyone can be affected by acne at some point in their lives, particularly during teenage years,…
What Are Allergies? An allergy is the body’s reaction to a particular food or substance. Allergies affect more than 1 in 4 people at some point in their lives. They are common in children and some allergies go away as the child grows older, though many allergies are lifelong. Adults sometimes develop allergies to foods…
What Is Asthma? Asthma is a common lung condition whereby your airways narrow and swell, causing occasional breathing difficulties. Asthma affects people of all ages and often starts in childhood, though sometimes, it can also develop for the first time in adults. There is currently no cure for asthma, however, there are simple treatments that…
What Is Athlete’s Foot? Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis) is a common fungal infection that affects the feet. Normally, you can treat it with creams, sprays or powders that you can get from a pharmacy, but it can keep coming back. What does athlete’s foot look like? Symptoms of athlete’s foot One of the main symptoms…
What Is Atopic Eczema? Atopic eczema, also referred to as atopic dermatitis, is the most common form of eczema, a condition that causes the skin to become itchy, dry and cracked. Atopic eczema is most common in children, often developing before their first birthday, but it may also develop in adults for the first time….
What Is Bloating? Bloating is a common condition that is linked to what you eat. Get rid of bloating by cutting out fizzy drinks and particular foods that cause wind, for example, beans, onions, broccoli, cabbage, sprouts, cauliflower. You should sit down to eat and you should exercise regularly. Most of us have experienced the…
What Is Caffeine Withdrawal? If you regularly drink a lot of coffee and/or tea and suddenly stop drinking it at any time, for any reason, you may experience a series of symptoms due to caffeine withdrawal. Caffeine is a natural stimulant most commonly found in tea and coffee, which affects the central nervous system to…
What Is A Cluster Headache? Cluster headaches are attacks of excruciating pain in one side of the head, often felt around the eye area. Cluster headaches are rare and anyone can get them, but they’re most common in men, starting when a person is in their 30s, or 40s. Cluster headaches can significantly affect your…
What Is Coeliac Disease? Coeliac disease is a long-term autoimmune condition, where your immune system attacks your own tissues when you eat gluten, therefore triggering a reaction and damaging the small intestine, affecting your ability to take in, and absorb, nutrients. With coeliac disease, the immune system mistakes substances found inside gluten as a threat…
