Heart attacks happen when the blood supply to the heart suddenly becomes interrupted and they require emergency medical attention. The heart muscle can become damaged, and depending on how damaged the heart already is, severe complications can occur including heart failure. Making lifestyle changes is the most effective way to prevent a heart attack or […]
Health warning: Britons warned against fad involving washing eyes with urine according to
The urine therapy gained notoriety when one Youtube enthusiast, Steven Williams, claimed he has improved his vision by washing his eyes with his own urine and also claims that swilling his mouth with the urine has helped with his inflamed gums and even whitened his teeth. Williams posted these claims on his channel and has even produced […]
Type 2 diabetes: The one major fast fix to reverse the condition
Diabetes.co.uk explain reversing the condition as a term that usually refers to a significant long-term improvement insulin sensitivity in people with type 2 diabetes. To reverse diabetes people with the condition who are able to get their HbA1c below 42 mmol/mol (6 per cent) without taking medication are said to have reversed their diabetes, also […]
Embarrassing Bodies: Dr Christian reveals his most memorable story – ‘lodged up his bum’
Embarrassing Bodies was a documentary-style TV show that was first aired in 2008. It involved three doctors touring the UK to examine patients with obscure or embarrassing health conditions. The TV show usually featured very graphic surgical footage, which often left viewers cringing. But now, Dr Christian Jessen, 42, – one of the lead doctors […]
Type 2 diabetes: The citrus fruit proven to have blood sugar lowering effects
Type 2 diabetes can trigger symptoms such as excessive thirst, feeling tired and needing to pee a lot. Left untreated, it can lead to long-term health problems involving the nerves, eyes, kidneys and feet, and can lead to cardiovascular disease. But one of the best ways to help manage your blood sugar levels is to […]
Stomach bloating warning – the 30p vegetable you should avoid or risk trapped wind pain
Stomach bloating is a common condition that affects most people at some point in their lifetime. It can make the stomach feel puffy, swollen, and generally quite uncomfortable, said the NHS. Your bloating pain may be caused by eating certain gassy foods, or by eating too fast or too much. But you could also be raising your […]
Type-2 diabetes: Avoid these sweet foods to lower blood sugar levels
Type-2 diabetes affects a whopping 3.3 million people in the UK. The life-long condition develops when the body struggles to regulate insulin levels, which can cause a person’s blood sugar to rise. In response to the epidemic, doctors have urged Brits to think carefully about what foods they are putting Diabetes patients are advised to cut back […]
Type 2 diabetes: The one food to have for breakfast every day to help lower blood sugar
Type 2 diabetes is a condition that causes a person’s blood sugar (glucose) level to become too high. High blood sugar levels can seriously damage parts of the body, including the feet, eyes and nerves. One of the causes of type 2 diabetes is a poor diet, so eating certain foods can help manage blood […]
Dementia warning: The dizzy symptom you may be ignoring – are you at risk?
Dementia is the name given to a group of symptoms linked to an ongoing decline in brain function, according to the NHS. There are a number of different types of dementia, and the most common in the UK is Alzheimer’s disease. Diagnosing the condition early could help to slow down the condition’s progress. You could […]