Wool and synthetic fibres are the most common causes of allergy and sensitivity to fibres. Cotton, silk and linen are much less likely to cause reactions. Fibres most commonly cause breathing, nasal and skin symptoms, though other allergic symptoms, such as headaches, joint pain and gut pain, are also recorded. Synthetic fibres and polycotton mixes [...]
There is a range-of environmental illnesses that can respond to treatment for allergy, food intolerance and chemical sensitivity, and some doctors of environmental medicine include them in their practice, the principal ones being: • sensitivity to electro-magnetism • seasonal affective disorder (SAD) • occupational sensitivity (such as reactions to VDU use) • sick building syndrome [...]
A significant proportion (50-80 per cent) of cases of hyperactivity can respond to identifying allergy, food and chemical sensitivity, and to avoidance measures. Not all respond, in part because it is very difficult to avoid everything you need to if a child has indeed multiple sensitivities, and in part because it can be difficult to [...]
If your baby has ever had a supplementary cow’s milk formula bottle feed – even just one – then cow’s milk would be a strong suspect. Com is also often found in infant formula milk (cow’s milk and soya formulas) so may be a candidate. If your baby was given a supplementary dextrose drink (usually [...]
House dust mites hate light and dry air. Keep beds and bedding aired and dry as much as possible. You will deter mites and even kill them. You will not remove old allergens this way, but if you combine this with a bout of intensive vacuuming with filters, this will remove a high proportion of [...]
It’s common to have certain fears and anxieties about a new prosthesis. A man may be concerned he will hurt himself or his partner with the implant. Having slow, gentle intercourse a few times will help him realize he doesn’t have to worry. The prosthesis is designed to be sturdy, and is quite resistant to [...]
This test determines if a man has erections when asleep. Remember, it’s normal for a man to have several erections during a good night’s sleep. NPT tests can be done in a sleep laboratory or at home. The lab version is more accurate than the home test, but both types give important information. The laboratory [...]
It is a challenge to effectively treat a health-compromising ailment while at the same time circumventing ED. However, there are ways that it can be done. I have implemented all of the following six options, where appropriate: 1. Changing the medication to one that has the same capabilities but is less likely to trigger ED. [...]
One of the cause of testosterone problems is age: The body’s ability to use this hormone decreases with age. But this is typically such a gradual decrease that any effects usually don’t show up until a man is quite elderly. How do you know if you have low testosterone? Your body has warning signals: low [...]
All jokes and worries aside, penises are remarkably similar in size when erect. This means that the smaller the penis is when relaxed, the larger proportionally it will get when erect. Erections actually follow a pattern: First the penis increases in length, then in circumference and finally it elevates—one might say it raises itself up [...]