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Varicose veins are unsightly and raised and look like slight bumps. They are caused by leaky valves under the surface of the skin. There is less muscle and bone to support these veins, therefore they tend to have weaker walls which can ‘balloon out’. There are some myths associated with varicose veins such as only women are affected in their old age and that they can only be cured with surgery. There are effective, non-surgical treatments and prevention methods for men and women of all ages. (more…)

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If you’ve ever experienced intense pain when you’re on the toilet and had the constant urge to go but were unable to, then you might have suffered from a kidney infection. Coupled with other symptoms such as strong smelling, cloudy urine, a fever, back pain and sometimes blood in the urine, a kidney infection is very unpleasant to have. In the worst cases, you might also be incredibly tired and unable to keep any food down. (more…)

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There is so much more to Australia than koala bears, kangaroos and surfing. Along with Neighbours, Home and Away and Hugh Jackman, you can thank them for bringing us tea tree oil. This essential oil is credited with the cure and relief of a host of conditions and diseases. Also known as Melaleuca, it has been used for thousands of years by native Australians. Medical researchers have since then confirmed that this potent pale yellow oil has numerous medicinal properties. (more…)

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I am sure I am not the only person in the world whose biggest fear is of venomous creatures such as snakes, spiders and scorpions. But in scientists’ search for ways to prevent and cure diseases like cancer these ‘deadly’ creatures are moving their way up to the top of the research list. (more…)

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New thinking on the way parents use medication suggests that there are many cases in which the methods of dosage count as child abuse. It’s not so much about intentional damage to a child, parents say, but about a lack of information. Read on to find out what you need to know about a healthy attitude to kids and medicine. (more…)

A sore throat has few parallels when it comes to creating inconvenience in a person’s life, without attracting the due attention it actually deserves. The throat gets inflamed during the process and is usually caused due to cold and coughs, and might also be the upshot of tonsillitis. (more…)

There is an age- old saying that prevention are always better than cure, but no safety measures can completely prevent accidents. Small accidental injuries are a part of everyday life, which can happen anywhere and anytime, so it is essential to have a first-aid kit at home. Especially if you have children, it becomes more important for you to have a well-stocked first-aid kit at home at all times. Additionally, you can also keep one kit in your car as well as one to be taken on family vacations.

Items to Be Included in Your First Aid Kit:

Always try to get a durable, handy and easy to open container for your first-aid kit. Ideally, a first-aid kit must include the following items:

• A first-aid manual, which will help you to select the right treatment
• A pack of adhesive bandages in different sizes
• Medicated soap
• An antiseptic liquid like hydrogen peroxide and wipes
• Tweezers and safety pins
• A pair of scissors
• A thermometer
• One or two pairs of plastic gloves
• Cough syrup and decongestant tablets
• An antibiotic ointment and gauze
• Instant cold packs
• Acetaminophen and aspirin tablets
• A torch
• A list of emergency phone numbers

Along with all the above-mentioned items, also include any specific medicines that any of your family members have been prescribed. It is important to remember to restore the missing items in your first-aid kit as well as replace any expired medicines.