Monday, March 20, 2006

Ginseng may improve survival and quality of life after a diagnosis of breast cancer

Ginsing has been in the news recently as some studies suggest it may help in the recovery from breast cancer.

A word of warning is to check out the properties and side effects of herbal remedies and also to let you doctor know that you are taking them as some may interact with conventional prescription drugs.

Just because it's natural doesn't mean it's safe! nicotine is natural and so are most poisons.

Saturday, March 18, 2006

Low carb diet health risk fears - BBC NEWS

This is a case which underlines the possible medical problems of the low carb or Atkins diet.

Wednesday, March 08, 2006

Medicine Guides - Welcome

Good place to look up any medicines you are taking.
This site is reliable and up to date and is written for the lay person

BMA - Finding reliable health information on the internet

A useful guide to finding reliable information about health related issues.

This website is produced by the British Medical Association so it should offer dependable material.