September 2013

A cancer that can be beaten

2.3 million Women have cervical cancer, every year there are 500 000 new cases and 250 000 people will die of the disease.
As frightening as the numbers may sound, we already have the tools to prevent the vast majority of these cases. As with many health interventions though, getting them out there, and getting people to make use of them is a whole different problem.
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'Antidepressants are not helping me'

You've taken the responsible step to tackle your depression head-on and to seek treatment. However, it's a few weeks down the line and you are still not feeling better.
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Basic dental care for children

The teeth in a young child's mouth may not be permanent, but they require as much care as an adult's. Neglecting them can have lifelong consequences.  are your responsibility.
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Choose the right sports shoe

Many sports involve a number of dynamic movements of the lower limb. These movements are performed at speed, with forces many times that of your body's weight being transmitted through the bones, ligaments, tendons and muscles of the foot and leg. Choosing the appropriate sport shoe is vital to prevent injury and optimise performance. But how do you go about it?   
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Where complementary therapy fits in

Taking care of your body in the relaxed, calm way characteristic of complementary medicine can be refreshing. But how does it fit into the conventional medicine picture?
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