What you NEVER knew about your period. Most women remember getting their first period. But how much do you know about your period? I’m not a doctor or a gynae nurse. However, I was the sexual health pharmacist in a busy community pharmacy for at least 10yrs. This involved speaking to young people (20yrs and…
How Bach flower remedies help with emotional issues Bach flower remedies are made from the flowers of 38 separate plants and trees. An British doctor, Dr Edward Bach invented this system in 1934. The most well known and popular one of these is Rescue Remedy™. They are gentle but powerful in dealing with emotional issues.…
Anxiety, Stress And Panic Attacks What do we know about anxiety, stress and panick attacks? Here’s some facts: 8.2 million cases of anxiety were reported in the UK with women twice as likely to suffer as men. 74% of adults in the UK have felt stressed, overwhelmed or unable to cope at some point in…
Social Anxiety in a 70yr old Male At his first appointment for social anxiety, this gentleman was presenting symptoms at 1st appt: Anxious pale man, rocking back and forwards whilst telling his story. Social anxiety presents as an empty feeling in the pit of the stomach. Head often held in both hands. Energy Levels reported…
Period myths and facts Period Myths and Facts aims to dispell all of the anxiety created by the sheer volume of false information online. Each month, women and girls of menstruating age have a period (menstrual bleed). Your first period is called the ‘menarche’ whilst your last period is called your ‘menopause’. Fact: Women have…
Mental Health in Lockdown *About and during the March Covid-19 Lockdown of 2020* It is hard sometimes to do the right thing to take care of your Mental Health in Lockdown. Staying at home and not seeing loved ones or friends is hard. Not going to restaurants, pubs or the gym is hard. However, it’s…