Day: December 1, 2023

What is gonorrhoea? Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria. It is sometimes known as ‘the clap’. It can affect the urethra (the tube for urine), cervix (the opening of the uterus at the top of the vagina), anus, throat or eyes. What are the symptoms of gonorrhoea? Gonorrhoea often has no symptoms. In women, if symptoms do occur, they usually develop within 10 days of infection. In women, symptoms may include: unusual vaginal discharge pain, discomfort or burning sensation when passing urine pelvic pain, especially during sex irregular bleeding, especially between periods or after sex anal discharge and

What is goitre? Goitre is an enlarged thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland at the base of your neck. It secretes thyroid hormones, which are needed for: normal brain growth in children controlling many aspects of your metabolism Goitre is a sign that there is something wrong with your thyroid gland. It is more common in females than males. What are the symptoms of goitre? Goitre can show as an obvious lump or swelling at the bottom of your neck. Goitres are usually painless, but it can feel sore or tender around your thyroid area. In some people,

Why do people set goals? Most people want to see some kind of change or improvement in their lives from time to time. Setting goals is an effective way to increase motivation and to help you to create the changes you want. It can be used to improve health and relationships, or improve productivity at work. Setting goals can also be an important step in the recovery from mental illness. Common disorders like depression or anxiety can make it hard to function at work or home, or relate to others. Setting goals can be used as part of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) to start the process of

What are carbohydrates? Carbohydrates, also known as ‘carbs’, are a major source of energy for your body. Your body breaks carbs down into glucose, which is used by your body’s cells for energy. Foods that are high in carbs include: bread and pasta rice and grains fruits starchy vegetables What is glycaemic index (GI)? The glycaemic index (GI) (also spelled glycemic index) is a ranking of carbohydrates based on their immediate effect on blood glucose (blood sugar) levels. The higher the GI, the faster your blood sugar will rise after you eat the food. Low GI carbohydrates break down more slowly, releasing

A gluten-free diet is a diet that excludes foods containing gluten. If you’ve been diagnosed with coeliac disease, read this article to find out what problems gluten can cause and how to choose gluten-free foods. Gluten is a protein found in wheat (including spelt, durum and atta), rye, barley and oats. This means gluten is found in a wide variety of foods, including flour, bread and baked goods, cereals, pasta, processed foods, takeaway foods, snacks, beer, seasonings, sauces and stock cubes. What problems can gluten cause? In some people, gluten can cause a variety of unpleasant symptoms after it’s eaten such

What problems can gluten cause? In some people, gluten can cause a variety of unpleasant symptoms after it’s eaten such as abdominal pain, diarrhoea, bloating, excessive wind, tiredness, poor concentration and general aches and pains. Although dietary intolerance to wheat or gluten is felt to be quite common, finding the cause of these symptoms is important to make sure there are no serious medical conditions present such as coeliac disease. Who should follow a gluten-free diet? If you have medically diagnosed coeliac disease you must follow a strict gluten-free diet for your whole life. This is because your sensitivity to gluten will never