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Menopause and Acupuncture
How effective is Traditional Chinese Medicine? Does acupuncture help with difficult menopause? I’ve never tried it, so I can’t tell you anything about its effectiveness – or otherwise, but I see that the United Nations World Health Organisation has approved acupuncture as a treatment for symptoms associated with menopause. So it could be an answer …
What’s your take on HRT?
It’s a big decision isn’t it. First of all you hear that HRT will alleviate those annoying side effects of menopause. Then you hear that HRT may harm you, possibly harm you seriously. Then you hear that HRT could harm you a little but will still make life easier here and now. What are you …
Say Goodbye to Mammograms
Can we bid a final farewell to the mammogram? The thermogram is a test using heat radiating from your own body to detect problems in the breast. It involves no contact with the body, no compression, and is completely painless. A thermogram combines advanced digital technology with ultra-sensitive infrared camera imaging. It doesn’t use radiation, …
