Health

If you are reading this, you are probably already concerned that you or someone you love is at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. It might be you are worrying for nothing, but if there is even the smallest chance your fears could be grounded in fact, it’s vital to see a doctor. If they diagnose diabetes, work can start on lowering the impact and possibly preventing further health complications. Type 2 diabetes can develop slowly, often with few...

Honey has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries. In recent years, a particular type of honey, Manuka honey, has been making a name for itself when it comes to potential health benefits. Manuka honey is honey that is made exclusively in New Zealand and Australia where bees pollinate the leptospermum scoparium bush (tea tree). Read on to learn about the benefits of manuka honey. The compounds found in manuka flower nectar, including methylglyoxal,...

There are many different birth control products to choose from. Birth control rings are one of those products. Birth control rings are designed to sit in the vagina and are a convenient and effective contraceptive. A birth control ring, also known as a contraceptive ring, is a circular flexible device inserted into the vagina used to control pregnancy. This device contains a combination of hormones, typically progestin and estrogen. These hormones work in tandem to prevent the release of...

Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by nodules, abscesses and scars due to inflammation of glands. Common areas affected are the axilla, groin and perianal areas. This skin condition is not life threatening but its symptoms and complications can be crippling and can affect a person’s self-esteem. Hidradenitis suppurativa may start off as a boil or pimple but can progress to painful abscesses that can break open and heal slowly. Due to the chronic nature of...