Conditions
Read our top tips and practical advice for maintaining your health and wellbeing.
Acne
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,…
Allergies
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…
Asthma
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…
Atopic Eczema
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….
Bloating
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…
Caffeine Withdrawal
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…
Cluster Headaches
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…
Coeliac Disease
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…
Common Cold
What Is A Common Cold? You can often treat a cold without needing to see a GP, and you should begin to feel better in about 1 to 2 weeks. Common cold symptoms come on gradually and can include: · A blocked or runny nose · A sore throat · …
Crohn’s Disease
What Is Crohn’s Disease Crohn’s disease is a long-term condition that causes inflammation of the lining of the digestive system. Most commonly, the inflammation affects the last section of the small intestine (ileum) or the large intestine (colon), however, Crohn’s disease can affect any part of the digestive system, from the mouth to the back…