by JonathanClark | Jun 13, 2017 | Pathologies
What is it? Costochondritis; caused by inflammation of cartilage between the ribs and sternum (breastbone). It commonly affects the 4th, 5th and 6th ribs. Cartilage is a connective tissue between joints of the body; it acts as a shock absorber to movement, protecting...
by JonathanClark | Apr 4, 2017 | Diet, Health
Are carrots part of your 5-a-day?! Their benefits explained: Slows down the ageing process; carrots contain Beta-Carotene, an antioxidant which reduces cell damage. Cleanses the body; packed with Vitamin A, carrots help to cleanse the colon and remove waste...
by JonathanClark | Oct 21, 2016 | Joints, Pathologies
Septic Arthritis, also known as Infectious Arthritis, is caused by bacterium Staphylococcus Aureus or a fungus. The bacterium or fungus can travel through the body, settling on a joint and causing an infection. The infection can be spread through a variety of ways,...
by JonathanClark | Jan 9, 2015 | Pathologies
Shingles is an infection of a nerve and the area of skin supplied by that nerve, which is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that results in Chickenpox. If you’ve had chickenpox, there is a 1 in 5 chance that you will have Shingles at some point in...
