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Parking in and around Osborne RoadWe have had some success with the parking arrangements around the surgery. Bites and StingsInsects are everywhere! They can bite at any time of the day but bites are more likely to occur in the evening so lots of repellant is needed after sunset. BurnsBurns and scalds require immediate attention. GastroenteritisGastroenteritis describes a group of diseases affecting the stomach or part of the intestine. Fungal infections of the skinFungal infections of the skin are the second most common infection. CoughsCoughing is the body's way of removing mucus and dust from the lungs. Glue earThis is a very common condition usually in children, although some adults have been known to have glue ear. |
Travel vaccine linkThere has been a problem with this link which is now working. Healthy eating Healthy Eating is all about getting the balance right. That is, the balance between all the different nutrients that exist in food and drinks. Healthy bowels Today, cancer of the bowel is responsible for thousands of premature deaths a year. The role of diet in maintaining healthy bowels is indisputable and every year, it appears that more and more is understood about the development of disease in the lower end of the gut. Healthy heart It is well recognised and accepted that there are many 'risk factors' for heart disease, many of which are lifestyle risk factors. Weight loss The risks of being overweight are many, ranging from painful feet and knees to coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer. The vast majority of people who are overweight would like to weigh less, but we know that instead of the incidence of overweight and obesity decreasing, it is in fact increasing. Osteoporosis and diet Bone is a complicated structure consisting of minerals, vitamins and protein. The main mineral is calcium. There is over 1Kg of calcium present in the body, but 99% of this is found in the bones. |
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