Asthma is the disease affecting our airways and breathing ability. When air is taken to and from our lungs and when that air is affected, it means we have the disease known as asthma. Physically, the inside walls of an asthmatic are usually swollen of inflamed. This then makes the airwaves extremely sensitive to irritations [...]
THE winter blues can bring on a whole heap of depression and now if you are suffering from this during the change from autumn to winter – you have a condition called the SADs. This Seasonal affective disorder which is a type of depression that is tied to seasons of the year. It may be [...]
A famous person once said, “take care of your knees, you’ll need them a long time.” I have no idea who that person is, but either way they are wise. Knees are one of the most important parts of your body. They allow us to walk and run, and are therefore the most crucial joint [...]
In our modern society stress is commonplace. Whether it’s work, relationship, friends or more than likely at the moment money worries stress levels are unfortunately incredibly high. Now Australians are being warned not to ignore the link between high stress and signs of tummy troubles, such as poor digestion or discomfort.
We can all expect to experience headaches at some stage, because they are among the most common ailments to afflict humans. There are many different causes of headaches, which explains why they are so common. Some estimates suggest about 15 per cent of the population will be taking painkillers for a headache at any one [...]