Research released last week shows that the surgical removal of tonsils and adenoids in children under the age of 9 significantly raises the risk of a number of diseases later in life. Diseases that showed a significant increase included upper respiratory tract infections, asthma and pneumonia. Other diseases that increased but not as markedly included Read more Tonsillectomy or not? The latest research…
Sammy is eight and has a few health problems. And it is not measles, mumps or chicken pox like his grandfather had when he was Read more One Simple Strategy for Improving Your Child’s Health
Panic disorder can be a debilitating condition. It can be made worse by the fact that many people think it is all in the sufferer’s Read more What causes pins and needles in a panic attack?
I shed some tears this morning for the families who lost loved ones in the Melbourne asthma crisis last night. I well know the pain Read more Your Survival Plan for Thunderstorm Asthma
So you or someone you know has a diagnosis of ‘exercise induced asthma.’ A bit of an enigma – isn’t it? After all, exercise is Read more Why does exercise induce asthma?
More and more people are suffering with chronically blocked noses. Not only is it annoying it is not good for health – mouth-breathing is associated with a range of dental issues, crowded teeth in children, and other health complaints such as frequent colds and flus and snoring. Here is a simple exercise to try clearing a Read more How to clear a blocked nose
