Sleep in the time of COVID: Part 1: Struggling to Sleep
My Prescription for Sleep during the lockdown: It can be tempting to relax our regular sleep routine while in lockdown…especially since we are not going to work, or working from home. .But this lack of, or change in routine can sometimes exacerbate insomnia. Many of us barely know what day it is far less...
Quickly Understanding the ECG Procedure
ECG or the Electrocardiogram is a painless bedside test that looks at how the electricity is conducted throughout your heart. It records the electrical signals in your heart to monitor heart health. An ECG test is conducted to investigate: 1. Palpitations2. Arrhythmias3. Chest pain4. Shortness of breath5. Hypertension ECG Procedure An ECG is simple procedure...
Difference Between Copper Coil IUD and Mirena Coil IUS
What is Copper IUD Insertion? An example of a long acting, reversible Non-hormonal method is the Copper coil. (Also called the IUD) This is a small T shaped copper device that is inserted into a woman’s womb and can be left there for up to 5-10 years depending on the brand/device. This is done in...
Sexual Health and Importance of STD and STI Testing
Sexual health is often neglected. Usually people are very shy to discuss their sexual health and talk about STDs and STIs. There is a social stigma toward the subject. But since there are 340 million cases around the world the awareness needs to increase. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are transmitted through sexual intercourse between two...
Diabetes Test Treatment and Symptoms
What causes diabetes? There are two types of Diabetes; Diabetes Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body’s immune system starts to destroy beta cells in the pancreas that make insulin. Insulin plays a major role in controlling the body’s blood sugar levels. This renders the body incapable of producing insulin...
The Flu Shot
The Flu Jab (Influenza Vaccine) Many of you may remember that it’s that time of year when we will start pestering some of you to come in for your ‘Flu jabs! The Human Flu virus is different to common colds in that it can cause vulnerable people to become much more unwell with high fevers...
The Tests All Women Should Have
Everyone asks me “So what tests should I be having” There is no one answer. It depends on your age and personal circumstances. Safe Sex: Certainly as soon as a woman is contemplating becoming sexually active she needs to thinks about “Safe Sex” – both to prevent Sexually transmitted infections and to prevent an unwanted...
Busting 5 Common Cancer Myths
So what really causes Cancer? Is Breast Cancer really the result of Aluminum in antiperspirant? Do mobile phones really cause brain cancer? And what about plastic bottles of water left in the sun in the car to heat up. Is it MSG? What’s the truth? Let’s dissect each of these in turn with the available...
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Busting 5 Common Cancer Myths
The Tests All Women Should Have
