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Using Duct Tape to Clear Viral Warts
Viral warts, also known as verrucas on the feet, are common but can be bothersome. Many dislike their appearance and they can be painful if located over pressure points like joints. While about 70% of warts disappear naturally within two years without treatment, there are several methods to potentially speed up this process. Treatment Options:… Read more
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A Guide to Enhanced Joint Health and Pain Management
Sore joints and muscles are one of the most common conditions I see on a daily basis. A very large proportion of my patients are elderly, but the stiffness and achy joints do not discriminate – in that I have many young adults often presenting with sore lower back, or sore shoulders for example. One… Read more
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Simple Yet Effective Exercise to Fix Your Sore Shoulders and Lower Back: Deadhangs
Do you have a shoulder niggle due to a previous injury? Or you perhaps have chronic back pain that just doesn’t go away? Deadhangs Deadhang is a simple yet effective exercise where you hang from a pull-up bar with straight arms. Deadhangs are excellent for: Shoulder Health and Mobility: Deadhangs help in decompressing the shoulder… Read more
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Do You Have a Mental Disorder? Part 2: Psychosis and the (In)Ability to Perceive Reality
Each of us, including myself, harbours a uniquely distorted perception of reality to varying extents, a truth that often goes under-recognised or under-acknowledged. This distortion can manifest subtly in our day-to-day lives or present more dramatically in certain individuals. Take, for example, individuals grappling with addiction, who frequently proclaim, ‘I am not addicted. I can… Read more
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Antibiotic Resistance: Why Doctors Are Hesitant in Prescribing Antibiotics For Common Conditions
You may have wondered why your general practitioner recommended (and declined) against antibiotic prescription for your cold, or any other illness that you may have thought could be helped by taking antibiotics. Among other reasons which will be detailed later, it is mainly due to antibiotic resistance, and unlikely significant bacterial involvement. Bacteria and antibiotics… Read more
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The Definitive Guide On Losing Weight: Tracking What You Eat
This is the second part of an article series about weight loss. The first article, The Principle Behind Weight Loss, explores the mechanism behind losing weight. In that: your body is a giant energy store and to lose weight, you have to eat less than you burn. It is really that simple. But undoubtedly quite… Read more
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