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Update on Swine FluAt present all evidence suggests that should you have any flu-like symptoms, these need to be treated as normal flu. If you are concerned please contact Stowhealth to ask for telephone advice in the first instance and not come to the surgery. When Stroke Strikes act F.A.S.TWhy you must act F.A.S.T A stroke is a medical emergency that requires immediate medical attention. So recognising the signs and calling 999 for an ambulance is crucial. The sooner somebody who is having a stroke gets urgent medical attention, the better their chances of a good recovery. The future of health needs youDid you know that findings from Anyone registered with this practice could help shape the future of health care by helping with research projects that you may be invited to participate in. LymphoedemaLymphoedema is a type of swelling which develops, usually in an arm or leg, as the result of a faulty or damaged lymphatic system. A fluid called lymph circulates around the body in the lymphatic system and is responsible for the removal of waste products from body tissues and in the fight against infection. If the system is not working correctly, fluid gradually builds up and the area swells.
MumpsMumps is infectious from two or three days before the swelling appears until eight or ten days after that date. GastroenteritisGastroenteritis describes a group of diseases affecting the stomach or part of the intestine. 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. |
HEALTH &FITNESS WITH A PERSONAL TOUCHAT JEZ COOKSLEY'S GYM. Whatever your health and fitness goals, we can offer you the personal programs, motivation and nutrition advice/planning to ensure that your fitness experience is inspirational and consistently challenging. STOWHEALTH ART GALLERY: ‘PURE JOY’ 50% Sale!!StowHealth Art Gallery are thrilled to The exhibition has many large canvases that span Joy’s career, with predominately portraits, but also still life’s on show as well. Hay FeverHay Fever is also known as seasonal Getting better without using antibioticsAntibiotics are medicines used to treat infections caused by bacteria. There are many different types of antibiotics and they are one of the most commonly prescribed medications.Bacteria can adapt and find ways to survive the effects of an antibiotic. They become ‘antibiotic resistant’ so that the antibiotic no longer works. The more often we use an antibiotic, the more likely bacteria will become resistant to it. Healthy heart It is well recognised and accepted that there are many 'risk factors' for heart disease, many of which are lifestyle risk factors. 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. 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. |
research studies are used by your GP, nurse or other health professional to enable them to offer you the most appropriate care? 
have on show an uplifting range of paintings by the Suffolk Artist, Joy Pirkle.
allergic rhinitis and is caused by an allergy to grass, tree and hay pollens. Grass pollen is the most common cause of hay fever and this usually reaches its peak during the months of May to July. Hay fever which occurs during March to May is often caused by tree pollens.
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