Prickly Heat/Sweat Rash

Prickly heat, as its name suggests, is a very itchy red skin rash, causing a prickling or burning feeling and occurs in people who are particularly sensitive to the sun.  It is a common condition and may occur when you sweat a lot in hot or humid weather. Dead skin cells and bacteria block the Read More…

Bites and Stings

Bites and stings are very common in the Summer and can be from a variety of insects including midges, mosquitoes, horseflies, fleas, lice and ants.  Some people react more to bites and stings than others and in some instances the area can swell up considerably. The site of the bite usually appears red and can Read More…

Dehydration

When summer comes and the temperatures go up it is more important than ever to drink WATER…..not juice or squash, not tea or coffee but WATER. The human body is 70% water.  It makes up 75% volume of our muscles and heart, 83% of our brain and kidneys, 86% of our lungs and 95% of Read More…

Hayfever

If you are now spending more time outside, hayfever could be a problem.  Hayfever, also known as seasonal allergic rhinitis, is a very common condition that affects at least 20% of people in the UK. It is caused by an allergy to airborne substances such as grass, tree, rape or weed and shrub pollens, which Read More…

Summer Stress and Hypnotherapy

Most of us think of summer as a time to relax, spend time with family and friends, go away on holiday and enjoy ourselves…. but for an unfortunate few, it can be a very stressful time of year. If you suffer from a FEAR OF FLYING that limits your choice of holiday destination…. If you dread beach Read More…

Verrucas

Children playing without shoes in warmer weather often means we see many new Verrucas for treatment in late Summer. Verrucas are caused by a virus which is found everywhere.   It invades the skin, through rubs and splits, to grow into the painful and unsightly warty growths, known as Verrucas, on our feet. Prevention from infection Read More…

Dry and Cracked Skin

Warmer weather often brings a change to our skin due to footware or, in many cases, a fungal infection. A scooped heel cup with raised edges in shoes often stimulates a drier skin to develop a callous on the heels which thickens and cracks, causing soreness and even infection.  Diabetic skin is particularly vulnerable when Read More…

Vitamin D

Have you often wondered why you feel better in the summer when the sun is out?  Well the simple answer is Vitamin D.  Virtually every organ system in your body is dependent on sunshine for optimal performance because it triggers Vitamin D production in your cells.  Vitamin D is an ‘essential’ vitamin which means that Read More…

Tennis Elbow

Summer tends to encourage us all to hit the sun drenched tennis courts. Unfortunately, it also means that it’s the time of year for tennis related injuries. One of the most common is tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis), a pain on the outside of the elbow, which can radiate down into the forearm. This involves a Read More…

Exercise

Exercise is very important to keep our muscles strong and toned, to strengthen the heart and lungs, to increase the oxygen to our cells, to help keep our bones from getting brittle and to burn fat. The summer is a great time to go fast walking in the sunshine and in our lovely countryside, a Read More…

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