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Cosmetic Gynaecology

Sometimes early sign of aging could be present in areas other than the classical face and neck. When a woman’s pubic hair falls out and the there are noticeable changes of fullness of the pubis and the mayor labia, this can cause her to feel shy and not confident about her body with their partner.

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Nutritional Healing

Over the last few months we have looked at a number of health issues including, menopause symptoms, digestive disorders, skin conditions, migraine, joint pain and more. As we move into autumn let’s take stock of our health and see how we can continue to improve our general health with small changes to our lifestyle.

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MORNING THUNDER

... , pump, trump, farting, fluffing, breaking wind, passing wind, stepping on a toad, low-flying ducks, are all synonyms for lower bowel gas. In the middle ages, loudly breaking wind was an act of appreciation to the host/cook. Martin Luther is quoted as supposedly having said “Warum rülpset und furzet ihr nicht, hat es euch denn nicht geschmecket?” (“Why don’t you belch and fart, did you not enjoy the meal?”1). This rule of behaviour is now seen as absolute rudeness/ disgusting (although children find it hilarious) and gas should only be released after having stepped outside away from company. How many of you, when in a public loo, tap and bounce your legs like crazy, holding it in until someone at last uses the hand-dryer? As a certain amount gas is an act of nature and we all “let go” at some point, why should we be ridiculed and outcast if we “blow our own trumpet” and when should it be perceived as a problem?

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Easy Tone it really does what it says

It happens to us all eventually, you have kids, hit middle age (not necessarily in that order) and everything starts to droop and head south!!! Sound familiar?? Well my plea of “I’ve just had a baby” started to run thin when my “baby” started school in September and I realised just how pathetic I’ve sounded over the last 3 years!!!

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Struggling with your weight

by Kathy Ward. Dip. C.Hyp.NLP. GQHP. PYT. RYT 500 Ever wonder why diets, in general rarely work? The multi million euro Diet Industry would prefer you didn’t know, but restrict your calorie intake too much and rather than helping you reach your target weight more easily, it actually prevents your body from burning unwanted body fat effectively!

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Heart Disease

One of the commonest diseases to affect the heart is coronary heart disease (CHD) and is usually caused by a build up of fatty material on the walls of the arteries, called atherosclerosis.

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The Paingone Pen

Discerning people are finding a way to better health and pain relief without resorting to tablets with the help of a local company, Natural Health Products and their juicing machine and Paingone Pen. We should eat a diet rich in fruit and vegetables, which luckily in Spain are plentiful and cheap, but few of us can eat the amount we should do, in their RAW state.

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Do you have any tips for trimming my babys nails

Maggie, who is Clinica Tarraula’s Health Visitor and Midwife, will be pleased to answer all your questions. Please write to her at: Clinica Tarraula, Edificio La Plaza, No 8, Ctra Cabo La Nao 122, 03730 Javea, Alicante or e-mail her on healthvisitor@ctonlineclinic.com. Question: Do you have any tips for trimming my baby’s nails?

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Beneficial Nutrients for the Eyes

Research shows that most eye problems can be apparent in adolescence but become clearer as the body grows older. Often developing slowly over the years, long before the first symptoms manifest themselves. It is important to take preventative measures early.

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Toddler of the month September

Scott Alexander Robertson Born April 2008 Edinburgh

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Restless legs syndrome

What exactly is restless legs syndrome(R.S.L.)? This is a condition is characterised by a very unpleasant burning, prickling, tickling or aching sensations in the muscles of the legs. It is sometimes referred to as ‘Ekboms Syndrome’ after the doctor who was the first to recognised it.

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10,000th Specsavers Customer

“When Mr Ian Proudfoot came into Specsavers branch in Javea for a new pair of glasses, he knew they offered the most competitive prices on the Costa Blanca, but little did he realise how lucky he was that day.

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Keep Your Kids Lice Free This Winter

Head lice thrive during the back to school months of September & October with full blown infestations occurring in December and January. Daycare centres, pre-schools and kindergartens are more likely to become infested as these younger children tend to be in closer contact.

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Proclear Multifocal Lenses

As you reach the age of 40, you may find that reading is not as easy as before. If this is the case, you are experiencing a problem called presbyopia, a natural aging process of your eyes and bifocal glasses are not the only option. You can now enjoy high quality vision with our contact lenses with the CooperVision Proclear Multifocal lenses.

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Permanently Resolve Self Confidence Problems and Issues with Hypnosis and Hypno

Life can be quite testing for those who have low levels of self-confidence, self-image and/or self-belief. For example socialising in large groups may create anxiety or worry, making and keeping friends can be difficult; going for job interviews may be cause problems; talking to someone on the telephone may not be easy; even buying new clothes may be stressful.

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No we cant believe it either

The Cut, our hairdressing salon in Jalon has been open for 1 year now and what a fantastic 12 months it’s been for us. The level of support we’ve had from our customers has been incredible. This, along with our work ethic and determination has made our business more successful than ever we had hoped.

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Ever fancied having an Indian head massage

The art of Indian head massage is an Ayurvedic form of healing and relaxation, which has long been an important part of Indian life; men would often receive a head massage as part of their grooming at the barbers and women would routinely rub oils into each other’s hair and scalp as a part of a normal beauty routine. This form of massage is now one of the most popular therapies available.

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The Spectacle Wearer of the Year winners receive their prizes

The winner, Joan Metcalfe receiving her prize of 189 euros Specsavers voucher and a Spa day at La Sella Golf and Spa resort from Lindsay Vickery Dispensing Optician.

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Trophology

What is Trophology? Trophology literally means food cure, i.e; improving your health through what you eat. It is an empirical science of alimentation and nutrition. The therapist is called a Eutrophologist. Eutrophology is defined as: “The science of good nutrition” and trophotherapy as “Curing through nourishment”.

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Cervical screening Have a smear test it may save your life

By Ivy Bradley Medcare’s Advanced Nurse Practitioner

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FED UP WITH TAKING PILLS FOR PAIN

THERE ARE OTHER WAYS TO FIND OUT WHY PAIN EXISTS. As someone who has suffered pain for 15 years both with acute lower back pain or sciatica (shooting or numbing pain down the legs) and several years previously from Endometriosis ( bloating and sharp pain in the uterus related to the menstrual cycle), I can understand the frustration and desperation many feel. Physical pain becomes a burden to not only the sufferer but to their nearest and dearest who patiently attend them. It can create a spiral effect of personal loss of moral, self-esteem and confidence with repercussions of relationship misunderstanding and conflict.

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Mother and Baby Corner September

Maggie, who is Clinica Tarraula’s Health Visitor and Midwife, will be pleased to answer all your questions. Please write to her at: Clinica Tarraula, Edificio La Plaza, No 8, Ctra Cabo La Nao 122, 03730 Javea, Alicante or e-mail her on healthvisitor@ctonlineclinic.com

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Skin Care

Here at Medaesthetics we get many questions about skin care products. Whilst it is true to say that everyone would benefit from a personal skin analysis there are still some generalisations that apply to almost everyone.

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Direkt Optik

With an eye for excellence and the knack of picking a winner Vivian O’Toole knew that Direkt Optik would be a certain success here on the Costa Blanca. He and wife Bryony looked long and hard in the area before they chose a lovely, airy corner site in Moraira with Doctor, pharmacy and paper shop all in the same block and masses of easy parking round about. They’re just half a kilometre from Moraira on the coast road going towards Calpe.

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PERMANENT MAKE UP

Permanent make up is another valuable tool in the world of cosmetics. It is popular with active women who have little time for repeated facial make up, it is also a good solution for women who regularly work out in the gym, at the swimming pool or just wake up and want to look their best even without makeup.

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Menopause Relief

My name is Ann and I’m 56years old. For the past 5 years or so I have been experiencing hot flushes, night sweats, palpitations, panic attacks and many other menopausal symptoms.

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Facts about Disposable Nappies

Fact 1: Did you know that everyday in the UK alone over 9 million disposable nappies are thrown away, all of which take up to 500 years to decompose.

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