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Sometimes it's useful to have healthcare information all in one place. TheHealthcounter.com can offer advice and recommendations for various common ailments and complaints before you decide whether to consult your local doctor or pharmacist. Just click on the subject title below for an easy to understand symptom check and recommendations compiled by our on site pharmacist. We suggest that you thoroughly read the manufacturers' leaflets before using any products featured and should any symptoms persist or become more serious, you should immediately consult your local doctor.
Please click on the subject titles below for details.
Maintaining healthy gums
Gum problems, such as gum disease are common, particularly amongst adults over 35 and it is important to treat gum problems as soon as they occur because if left for too long, more serious oral conditions may develop. Added to this, new findings suggest that gum problems, such as infections in the mouth can cause issues elsewhere in the body and therefore affect your general health and wellbeing.
Sunburn explored
Read more on identifying sunburn, severe symptoms and treatment. Sunburn is the damaging effect on the skin of the ultraviolet (UV) light contained in sunlight. With too much exposure to UV light, your skin overheats and becomes red and painful, and may later peel or blister.
Stay sun safe this summer
We’re all aware it’s important to use sun protection when enjoying the sunshine, but with such a wide range of products to choose from – finding the right combination for you and your family can be confusing. In this article we look at what SPF really means, which products are right for you along with the best way to apply protection.
Kylie reveals Pond’s Cold Cream as the secret to flawless skin at 40
Kylie Minogue admits to ditching Botox in favour of a more natural approach to younger looking skin, trusted and affordable Pond’s Cold Cream Cleanser.
Dr Hilary - living with Raynaud's Syndrome
GMTV's resident doctor - Dr Hilary advises on coping with Raynaud's Syndrome. If you have Raynaud’s it is very likely that your fingers will change colour at any time during the year depending on where you are and what you are doing. Just touching a cold milk bottle without using protective gloves can cause the fingers to go numb – even in the summer.
Fatigue
Fatigue is a fairly common health condition, however as it can be a symptom of a number of illnesses, it can be quite difficult to define. Essentially fatigue is the feeling of low energy or a strong lethargic feeling that leads to an over-whelming urge to sleep or rest.
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