For decades Pai Masendu believed she simply had ‘fat legs’ that were out of proportion to the rest of her body – but it wasn’t only their size that bothered her. They also constantly ached and were prone to bruising, […]
A super-fit swimmer and lifeguard, Becky Bessell had long looked after herself and had no health problems until her mid-40s, when she started experiencing a cluster of seemingly minor problems, including itchy skin on her back and fatigue. The GP
At just 45, Jules King says the painful, stiff muscles she experienced with her Parkinson’s disease made her feel as if she were ‘trapped in an 85-year-old’s body’. But she has now found some relief from an unusual source: saunas.
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Until her mid-40s Lisa O’Brien gave little thought to what she ate – but suddenly certain foods started to trigger strange, sometimes violent reactions. First came the onset of a red rosacea-like rash across her face shortly after eating. Then
It’s being blamed for a range of health problems – from itchy eyes and sensitive skin to breathing difficulties and gut problems such as bloating or diarrhoea. So are you, too, suffering from ‘mould toxicity’, as many influencers now claim?
Plagued by stomach cramps, constipation or acid reflux? Do certain foods trigger bloating and gas or prompt an emergency dash to the loo? You’re not alone. Gut symptoms account for one in eight GP visits. And gut-related problems are rising.
Caroline Mansi was on a woodland walk in springtime with her sister when she was suddenly overcome with dizziness and felt a huge rush of menstrual blood. ‘I had to lie down on the forest floor because I was so
‘Healthy’ habits that you should be avoiding It’s not just about having an attractive smile – though thanks to the effect of TV’s Love Island and TikTok, private cosmetic dentistry is booming. But looking after your teeth is vitally important
Whether it’s a sprain, a dull ache or burning sciatic pain that moves down your leg, most of us will suffer back pain at some point. In many cases, it’s a short-term problem, caused by a strain affecting the muscles,
In her early twenties Maureen Sharphouse’s joints were so bendy she got a job as a magician’s assistant, effortlessly folding herself inside boxes for tricks on stage. ‘I was literally the woman “sawn” in half on stage, with my legs
