Lorraine had put the fact that she was constantly tired and her hair was falling out, down to having a new baby. She didn't feel she had the 'right to complain' because she was an older Mum and felt so lucky to have her daughter Ice. Little did she know that the constant tiredness was due to her under active thyroid. Lorraine had been putting up with her tiredness for years before she decided to act. A simple blood test completely transformed her life. Lorraine's story is a fascinating one and will resonate with so many people. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information ..read more

Erica was a new Mum and felt very alone. She was aware that there was something not quite right with her baby, but just carried on, as her Gp refused to acknowledge all the tell-tale signs that her baby was exhibiting. Her baby was constantly crying, did not sleep well and had awful diarrhoea. Numerous trips to her GP did not result in her concerns being taken seriously. Erica's story is unfortunately a common one. However, it is lovely that Erica is determined that new Mums & Dads have somewhere to go to receive guidance and support if they feel their babies suffer from intolerances. As a ..read more

Bernadette was routinely invited by her new GP to have a Well Woman Check, she was shocked to find that she had very high cholesterol. It made her realise that having regular check ups with regard to your health was paramount. Initially Bernadette thought healthy eating and regular exercise would make a difference. However once her consultant had discovered how blocked arteries were, she was immediately told that she would require medication. That routine check up, saved Bernadette's life, as a build up of cholesterol could have led to a heart attack or stroke. Bernadette now leads a fulfilled ..read more

Tim was aware of the impact of Prostate cancer as his father developed the disease and sadly passed away. He made a conscious effort to have regular tests from a young age. Unfortunately this did not stop Tim being diagnosed with Prostate cancer himself. However, he still felt compelled to tell his story and warn other men about the importance of have regular PSA ( Prostate Specific Antigen) tests. A remarkable story by a lovely, selfless man who wants to help others realise the importance of having PSA tests. This Podcast features music by his band Groovy Shirt Club. See acast.com/pri ..read more

Priti has diabetes but the condition laid undetected. When she finally discovered that she had diabetes and was pregnant with her first child, she made a conscious decision. Armed with all the knowledge she needed she turned her life around with healthy eating, exercise and a positive attitude. She has not allowed diabetes to define her. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information ..read more