Haemorrhoids are a common condition affecting around half of the population at some point in their lifetime. Simply put, haemorrhoids are dilated blood vessels in and around the lower rectum and anus.
Haemorrhoids have a number of causes, including:
Pregnancy
Labour and childbirth
Straining during a bowel movement
Going to the toilet too little or too often
Lifting heavy…
This blog will help identify the right fertility clinic for you. Going through IVF can be a very stressful experience. Therefore it is crucial to choose a facility that offers premium treatment, both in terms of the technologies and techniques they have to offer and their success rates.
Top clinics (such as GENNET City Fertility in London) offer a full range of assisted fertility and…
Walking is one of those activities that you can’t get enough of once you start. It feels so freeing when you’re on the go and it instantly lifts your mood. There’s not much to not enjoy about this wonderful type of exercise. I consider it as my third sport and try to walk everywhere I can. By doing so I have discovered so many corners of London which are true gems.
It’s possible you…
There are about 6,000 different known genetic disorders in the world. It is estimated that one in 25 children in the UK is affected by a type of disorder, equating to around 30,000 babies and children being newly diagnosed each year. Some genetic disorders are apparent at birth while others are diagnosed at different stages throughout childhood, and sometimes into adulthood.
It…
Self-employed new mums are suffering in silence, and we need your help to stop it, London Mums. We need your help with a quick survey and we will enter you in a prize draw to win a free heath check.
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A group of GPs have launched a campaign for fairer maternity pay for self-employed mothers, after witnessing first-hand the ‘silent suffering’ that exists in…
Having a baby is going to be one of the most pivotal points in your life. As well as a new addition to your family and new responsibilities, you also have to get used to your body looking and feeling very different. You may still be feeling some aches and pains, and lack your usual levels of energy. Most new mums are also suffering from some form of sleep deprivation. All of this can pile up, so…
Nutritionist and fat loss mentor, Fiona Kirk knows and understands that during the warmer months when we can’t cover up the excess pounds with baggy jumpers and generous jackets can see us despairing of our slightly-expanded waistlines so has a diet plan designed to turn the fat burning furnace up a notch or two and see some very satisfying results!
Her New 2 Weeks in the Fast Lane diet…
Pregnancy can often be a confusing time for women. There are those of us that love training and staying fit and want to continue our routines and it can feel like we are being told to stop completely. Even if you are not usually very active, it can feel like a logical time to start a gentle routine to stay in good shape and feel strong for the upcoming birth, but again, it is difficult to know…
The health and happiness of children in our care is of vital importance to us and we always do our best to keep them safe. However, every year around 2 million children attend A&E due to accidents and more children die each year due to accidents than from illnesses such as leukaemia or meningitis.
Five of the most common reasons for accidents…
Imagine how you would feel if your child suddenly went rigid, became totally unresponsive and started to twitch in front of you. Febrile convulsions are the most common kind of seizure and can be incredibly frightening. They occur most frequently in babies and young children who are unwell and have a rising body temperature, which results in them fitting. They are remarkably common, affecting 2-5%…