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Ask the Doctor
Ask the doctor: Quitting smoking
I want to stop smoking but don't know where to start?If you have made the decision to stop smoking cigarettes, you have already taken the first step to stopping smoking. There are many ways to reduce and stop smoking and give you the best chance of success. Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) gums, patches, lozenges, nasal sprays and inhalators are available over the counter from almost every pharmacy. Zyban ...
ASK THE DOCTOR How do I restore my energy?
Q: I feel quite heavy and bloated after Christmas. How do I restore my energy?DR: The Festive season can be heavy on the body. It can get overloaded with toxins which leads to health problems such as weight gain, headaches, dull skin, bloating, fatigue, lowered immunity, aches & pains. Detoxifying helps to remove toxins from the body with the aim of improving our body resistance & achieving optimum ...
ASK THE DOCTOR I am pregnant, what now?
FUMI: I have recently found out I am pregnant, what now?????
DR: Congratulations. Well the very first thing you need to do is register with your nhs gp, as this way you are ensured a place is booked for you in the hospital for the day you will have your baby.
Most importantly is to ensure that your heath and your baby’s health are in tip-top condition throughout the pregnancy. This would involve ...
ASK THE DOCTOR How to avoid getting flu
Howdo I avoid getting Flu this winter?
Q: What exactly is ‘flu?
DR: Influenza, or ‘flu’, is a highly contagious acute viral infection that affects people of all ages. It typically starts suddenly with fever, chills, headache, aching muscles and a cough or other respiratory symptoms. While most people recover without complications in 1-2 weeks, flu can cause serious illness and death, especially in the ver ...
ASK THE DOCTOR Botox
Q:I am in my late 20’s and a lot of my friends have started having Botox, what exactly is Botox?
DR: Botulinum toxin (Botox) is a chemical produced by the botulinum bacteria. Botox is a protein derivative of this toxin, which, when injected into a muscle, causes it to become weakened or inactivated. It stops the muscle from functioning by blocking neuromuscular transmission – i.e. it stops the chemical me ...
ASK THE DOCTOR Moles and Skin Cancer
Moles and Skin CancerQ1: I have been in England for four years. Does living in a more temperate climate reduce my risk of developing skin cancer? I remember suffering with severe sunburn as a child; does this put me at risk?Thank you for the question. In the UK, skin cancer is relatively rare compared to South Africa. Skin cancer is relatively rare in the UK population however it is very common in the white ...
ASK THE DOCTOR hay fever
Q1: I have always suffered with hay fever, irrespective of the season or country I live in. I remember having skin tests as a child in South Africa, Are there any other tests to find out what I am allergic to? A1: Yes, there are. Firstly, it sounds like you are being exposed to the allergen (the substance causing the reaction in your body) the whole time. This would indicate that it is most likely a substan ...
