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Posted at 29-02-2020

I’m a dermatologist, so I know the secrets that make spa beauty treatments work –and believe me, I do them myself at home for a fraction of the cost. It’s a great treat to go to a spa, but for most of us it's a rare treat. You can get expensive spa results at home if you know what the key steps are. You probably even have some of what you need already in your bathroom cabinet or kitchen. Add a few more things and you&rsqu ...read more

Posted at 29-02-2020

Floor of the mouth cancer or Mouth Floor Cancer is a type of head and neck cancer which starts in the cells in the floor of the mouth (the area under the tongue). The cells of this area multiply out of control and form tumors or lesions. This cancer is generally neglected, thinking that it is just a canker sore. This cancer starts from squamous cells that line the inside of the mouth, tongue, inside of the cheeks, in the lining of the respirat ...read more

Posted at 29-02-2020

Good Doctor-Patient Relationships Vital to Seniors’ Health Seniors who have no one to accompany them to the doctor can be at a real disadvantage, especially if they are hard of hearing. Consider enlisting the help of a friend or professional CAREGiverSM if Mom or Dad needs to go to the doctor and you can’t be there. Q.Since my wife died last year, I’ll be going to the doctor alone for my annual physical this year. I&rsqu ...read more

Posted at 29-02-2020

No matter what shape or size your lips may be, the most luscious looking ones are those that are well hydrated and smooth, with a pinkish healthy look. Here are our four super duper easy tips for keeping your ‘front of house’ looking healthy and fresh. Moisturise The natural environment and things in our built environment like heaters and air-con dry out your skin, including your lips. Many lipsticks and lipbalms, which contain ...read more

Posted at 29-02-2020

by Virgil Wittmer, Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist, Executive Director of Behavioral Medicine and Pain Rehabilitation | Sep 14, 2017 Pain is defined as physical suffering or discomfort caused by illness or injury. An individual can suffer from chronic pain for years, while trying many forms of treatment. Pain, however, doesn’t have to be a lifelong ailment. Pain rehabilitation addresses the medical, physical, emotional and functional ...read more

Posted at 29-02-2020

This new year marks the beginning of a new decade! It’s the perfect time to set goals for your mental and physical health. Scratch a hasty resolution, and focus on short-term and long-term goals that work for overall wellbeing. Why set goals for your health? Meaningful goals have the power to motivate us towards both small wins and life altering changes. Setting short-term and long-term health goals helps to maintain focus on whole bo ...read more

Posted at 29-02-2020

Distribution and symmetrical patellofemoral pain patterns as revealed by high-resolution 3D body mapping: a cross-sectional study Describing pain symptoms can be a difficult task. Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is a broad term that is used to describe pain and stiffness in the knee, around the patella and the kneecap, making it difficult to perform everyday activities. This affects a large number of adolescents and young adults. Causes of PFP can o ...read more

Posted at 27-02-2020

This is the branch of physiotherapy concerned with the treatment of injuries or disorders of the skeletal system and associated muscles, joints and ligaments Orthopaedic Physiotherapy also includes pre and post operative rehabilitation of hip, shoulder and knee. Orthopaedic Physiotherapy is a scientific approach to treatment following Evidence Based Guidelines. Initially the physiotherapist will carry out a clinical assessment and this is followe ...read more