High blood pressure is fairly common, mainly affecting older adults and usually more common in men (up until age 64). Although it usually doesn’t have symptoms, being aware of your blood pressure, especially if it’s high, could prevent life-threatening issues such as heart attacks and strokes. More than 1 in 4 adults in the UK have high blood pressure, sometimes unknowingly. It’s incredibly important to have it checked, as it is vital to prevent and treat blood pressure-related diseases.   What causes High Blood Pressure? Factors such as obesity, overconsumption of salt and underconsumpti ..read more

Causes of Constipation Constipation is a common digestive problems that affects many people worldwide. Bowel movements can become infrequent, painful or both. It can make you feel discomfort to pain, bloated, gassy, irritated or weak. Some people will feel constipated when their diet or lifestyle changes perhaps when traveling or through a period of inactivity. Others can suffer with constipation post-surgery or during pregnancy. The most common causes of constipation are not eating enough fibre, not drinking enough fluids, not moving around enough or ignoring the urge to go to the toilet for ..read more

If you suffer from hay fever, and about 13 million people in the UK do, summer can be a bit of a bummer. The blossom comes out and the hay fever symptoms can start. So why not address you Hay fever this year so that you can enjoy spring and summer like everyone else? Hay fever is the commonest form of allergy in the UK. It affects up to 20% of the population, around 10 million people. (source Mintel). At its root, it’s an allergy to pollen. Hay is produced from grass, and grass pollen is the most common culprit for producing hay fever symptoms, but tree pollen, flower pollen, and fungal spores ..read more

What Causes Anxiety? We all have different experiences of anxiety, but what causes anxiety? It is normal to feel worry and stress, especially when you are under pressure, but when those feelings take over and turn into fear and a persistent feeling of apprehension then anxiety is present and it can feel overwhelming and debilitating. Trying to find the root cause of your anxiety can be complicated, and there can also be more than one factor in play. anxiety can be caused by childhood trauma such as physical or emotional abuse or neglect, negative life events, bereavement or even on-going stres ..read more

Who do Fertility issues affect? Fertility issues affect lots of women and men around the world that up to 15% of couples. According to WHO 1 in 6 people globally are affected by fertility problems. WHO define infertility issues as a ‘failure to achieve pregnancy within 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse.’   Common Fertility issues Fertility issues can vary and some health problems such as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Endometriosis, Hormonal imbalance and Ovary problems have been linked to fertility problems. Sometimes there is no known cause for fertility iss ..read more

Adenomyosis is a condition that generally affects women from the age of 30 – 50, i.e. in their later fertile period. Adenomyosis is more commonly experienced by women who have given birth, but this is not always the case. Adenomyosis is when the lining of the womb starts growing into the muscle of the wall of the womb. Adenomyosis symptoms include severe painful periods and very heavy, prolonged menstrual bleeding which can lead to iron deficiency. During the menstrual cycle many women with Adenomyosis have pelvic pain, bloating or a heavy full feeling in the abdomen and pain during sexual int ..read more

What is PCOD? Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD) is a medical condition which affects females of menstrual age. These girls and women are affected by their bodies’ production of immature or partially mature eggs. The main reason why this happens to some females is a hormonal imbalance, but stress, poor / sedentary lifestyle and other factors can also be at play.   What are the symptoms of PCOD? The main symptoms of PCOD are either no period or irregular periods. In addition women trying to get pregnant may have difficulty with their fertility and conception as their ovulation is either irr ..read more

What causes Diarrhoea? Most of us pass a bowel movement daily, often in the morning; usually the stool is firm, mid-brown, log shaped and easy to pass with minimal gas. Once you have passed the stool you should feel that you are ‘done’ and your body is relaxed. Diarrhoea is when your bowel movements are often, uncomfortable, loose and watery. It is common, not usually serious and often treatable using home remedies. Many people get diarrhoea a few times a year and it usually lasts around 48 hours. People who get bouts of diarrhoea more frequently can be suffering from IBS. There are natural re ..read more

How to check for PCOS Many people wonder whether the symptoms they experience might be signs of PCOS, so how would you know if this is something you have? PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) is a condition that affects how a woman’s ovaries work. PCOS is when you have enlarged ovaries filled with tiny fluid sacs that surround your eggs. The tiny fluid-filled sacs can inhibit ovulation which leads to irregular, painful periods and reduced fertility.  An imbalance in your hormone levels, including higher levels of insulin, contributes to the increased production and activity of hormones like a ..read more

IBS and Homeopathy Treatment The exact cause of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is not known, it is a functional disorder of the colon. When your digestion is affected by a group of health disorders it is often referred to as IBS or Irritable Bowel Syndrome. This common problem affects the stomach and intestines and causes stomach cramps, bloating and changes in the bowel movements like diarrhoea and constipation. The cause can be unknown but it may be due to over-sensitive nerves in the gut, imbalance in the gut microbes, food triggers, elevated stress levels or low mood, and even a family his ..read more