Health Archive

COELIAC DISEASE

Posted on 02 March 2010 , under Health

Coeliac disease (pronounced see-liac) is a genetic bowel disorder caused by an allergy to gluten, a protein that is found in wheat, rye, and barley. Most people with coeliac disease can eat oats, although some people with a more severe sensitivity to gluten cannot. How Common Is It and What Are the Symptoms? Coeliac disease affects about 3 per cent of the population. It can present

THE EMERGENCY URINAL

Posted on 08 February 2010 , under Health

I regained consciousness from sheer hilarity hearing another tale of my dad diving into the boot mid-traffic in search of salvation in the guise of an empty milk bottle, returning to the driver’s seat and relieving himself in said dairy apparatus. When I did stop laughing I was met by my mother’s eyes, the eyes that said – it wasn’t funny; he was very

GUIDE TO CONTRACEPTION

Posted on 07 January 2010 , under Health

YOU’RE WHAT?!..... If you have been sent scurrying to this website after having to exclaim these words unexpectedly, then maybe this article comes a bit late for you! You are unlikely to be reading articles on a website called “dad.ie” unless you have at least a passing interest in the whole procreation game, but at some stage there comes a time to say “no more

DRINK: KNOW YOUR LIMITS

Posted on 01 January 2010 , under Health

Having a drink is sociable, enjoyable and very definitely part of our culture. Many of us find it relaxing. It unwinds us and eases our inhibitions. It can make us more gregarious, humorous and witty. It can even oil the vocal cords of many a would –be Michael Buble, unfortunately! But when is enough ENOUGH? One in every four men are reported to drink

INDULGE WITHOUT BULGE

Posted on 16 December 2009 , under Health

Food is one of the great pleasures of the holiday season. And the good news is that any food, even traditional Christmas food, can be enjoyed, as long as we remember the words ‘balance’ and ‘moderation’. We all want to enjoy our Christmas break, but you may be wondering how on earth to avoid piling on the pounds. • Eat high fibre foods for breakfast,

WINTER BLUES BROTHER

Posted on 01 December 2009 , under Health

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), also known as ‘winter blues’, is very common, it is thought to affect one in ten Irish men. Maybe the other nine out of ten are in denial! It is not clear exactly what causes it but a lack of sunlight appears to trigger changes in the balance of certain chemicals in the brain, which can trigger a depression-like illness.

RED FLAG SIGNS!

Posted on 12 November 2009 , under Health

Most of us develop bothersome symptoms from time to time. The passage of time and nature’s healing hand takes care of the majority of our ills. Recent studies have again highlighted the fact that twice as many men as women haven’t been to their GP in the last year. For many ailments a GP visit is unnecessary. However a small number of symptoms do

PROSTATE CANCER

Posted on 06 November 2009 , under Health

What is Prostate Cancer? Prostate Cancer is a disease that can affect any man and has no respect for upbringing or address. Irish men have about a one in twelve chance of developing prostate cancer over the course of their lifetime. The vast majority of these cases occur in men over the age of 50. The frequency of prostate cancer is on the rise in

THE PROSTATE DIET

Posted on 06 November 2009 , under Health

The prostate, a golf-ball size gland located just below the bladder, can be the source of urinary problems, benign enlargement, inflammation (prostatitis) and cancer. Urinary tract infections, lifestyle habits and a high-fat diet may predispose you to some of these problems. The good news is that diet can help in maintaining good prostate health. The following nutrients are important for the Prostate: LYCOPENE: A recent study

PILES......OUCH!

Posted on 30 October 2009 , under Health

What are Piles? Piles are small blood-filled swellings of the veins of the back passage area. They are common and affect up to 50% of men at some stage. They may be present for years and cause no symptoms until bleeding occurs. They may be located at the beginning of the anal canal (internal piles) or at the anal opening (external piles). Piles are not