by Amanda Roe Varicose veins are a common concern for many people, especially women, affecting both appearance and comfort. Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted, swollen veins that most often appear in the legs and feet. They happen when the tiny valves inside veins which normally keep blood flowing upward toward […]
I’m not a dermatologist but, as a GP with 30 years experience, I have seen one skin condition commonly affecting the face that can be particularly distressing for women: Rosacea can have a significant impact on confidence and quality of life. What exactly is rosacea? Many people think that Rosacea […]
Hair loss can happen for a variety of reasons, as herbalist Rosarie Kingston explains, looking at the different types of hair loss and approaches to preventing or treating this condition Alopecia is the medical term for hair loss, and it can occur due to family history, autoimmune conditions, hormonal changes, […]
Some English animal names don’t precisely define any one particular creature: prawn is a good example. According to my old seashore guide book, Palaemon serratus is the common prawn. In Ireland, however, fishermen call this a shrimp, and prawn to them is Nephrops norvegicus. But Nephrops, the Dublin Bay prawn, […]