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Glucosamine and chondroitin are undoubtedly among the top-selling health products in South Africa. These ‘natural remedies’ are often sold under the pretext of being effective arthritis treatments with clinical trials to verify its efficacy. But just how...
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Post nasal drip is an excess of mucus produced in your nose or sinuses which drips backwards down the throat instead of through the nose. Mucus can also be produced within the mouth, throat and lower airways as well to further contribute to the condition. Post nasal...
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Allergic rhinitis is a condition of the nose where there is inflammation and excess mucus production in response to certain harmless substances (allergens) that are usually airborne and inhaled. There are two types of allergic rhinitis – seasonal which only...
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Anxiety is a state of nervousness associated with certain events or situations. It should be differentiated from anxiety disorders where episodes of anxiety arise for no specific reasons. While it is natural for every person to feel anxious now and then, sometimes the...
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Dysmenorrhoea is the medical term for painful periods or menstrual pain. It is not an uncommon occurrence but many girls and women who do suffer with dysmenorrhoea often do not realise that it is not the norm. Most women will not experience menstrual pain, except for...
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Anaemia is not a single condition but a group of conditions where the blood’s ability to carry oxygen is impaired. Normally red blood cells (erythrocytes) carry oxygen through the bloodstream. Oxygen binds to a molecule known as haemoglobin (Hb) in the red blood...
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What is constipation? Constipation is a condition where there is infrequent bowel movements often coupled with hard stools and straining to pass stool. It is a symptom of some underlying condition. Although constipation is a very common symptom and affects a large...
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Amenorrhoea is a condition where the monthly menses (periods) fails to appear. It can happen in girls or woman. Missing the odd period now and then is not considered to be amenorrhoea. There are 2 types of amenorrhoea – primary and secondary. Primary amenorrhoea...
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Acne is a common skin condition that presents with pimples when the hair follicles (pores) become blogged with natural skin oil, dust and dead skin cells. It is more correctly known by the medical term ‘acne vulgaris’. Pimples are the more common skin...
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Acid reflux is a condition where the acid and digestive enzymes from the stomach flow backward up into the food pipe (oesophagus). The condition is more correctly known as gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) or by the US spelling gastroesophageal reflux (GERD)....
