Every year I find it difficult to accept that summer is over. I know that Autumn is a lot of people’s favourite season, but I’m slow to give in to the joys of the season. I’ve lived in Ireland for over thirty years, but I still can’t accept that it’s […]
Health & Lifestyle
Living with young teenagers Living with teenagers can be one of the most exciting periods in a parent’s life. It’s great to see your children growing into young people with separate views, hopes and ambitions. But, for many parents it’s very challenging to live with stormy or silent adolescents. Some […]
Varicose eczema is often called stasis dermatitis, gravity eczema, or venous eczema. It is a skin condition that primarily affects people who have varicose veins in their lower legs. Unlike arteries, veins lack a self-pumping system. Instead, they rely on muscle contractions and other mechanisms to help return blood to […]
No matter how much we look forward to being pregnant, the subtle changes that come with it can take our bodies by surprise. One of the earliest signs is often unexplained fatigue and increased tiredness, triggered by rising levels of progesterone. Breast swelling and tenderness may follow, but it’s usually […]
