Ulcerative Colitis is a chronic condition which causes inflammation of the inner lining of the colon (the large intestine) and the rectum (the part of the bowel where the stools are stored). It is one of the two main...
With symptoms of bloody diarrhoea, abdominal cramps, frequent bowel movements and fatigue, Colitis and Ulcerative Colitis can seem very similar. There may be occasions where sufferers of Ulcerative Colitis will even...
Mountain Bothies Association (MBA) is an aid organisation which maintains about 100 open shelters for walkers and hikers in various distant areas of the United Kingdom. Most MBA bothies are sheltered in Scotland, but...
The causes of Ulcerative Colitis are not yet fully understood and there may be a number of factors at play in those who develop the condition. Research carried out to date has identified several possibilities which may...
Being the largest walker’s right organisation in Great Britain, the Ramblers’ Association works for the benefit and well-being of ramblers (walkers). Presently, the organisation’s membership numbers 120,000, and is duly...
Diabetes can develop in children of any age so it’s important to be aware of the warning signs. Nappy rash. Although this can happen for lots of reasons, infants with diabetes are particularly vulnerable to yeast...
While it is always best for the condition to be managed in consultation with a medical professional, there are some Ulcerative Colitis supplements and home remedies which many sufferers have found useful in managing...
The Long Distance Walkers Association (LDWA) is an organisation of individuals with the shared interest of walking for extremely long distances in mountainous, rural and high ground areas. The organisation promotes...
Running is an adrenaline-boosting exercise, during which you exert a full blast of energy and burn lots of calories. For example, if you have been running at a steady pace for about five kilometres, it is important to...
The Scottish Youth Hostels Association (“SYHA”) is component of the Hostelling International, which gives youth hostelry accommodation, established in Scotland in 1931. It is used by a lot of visitors from other...
It is not thought that any particular food causes Ulcerative Colitis, but many sufferers find that a change in diet can help them manage their symptoms during a flare up. These will vary from patient to patient so while...
Appetite suppressants are slightly more credible than slimming pills, as long as you’re looking at prescription ones. Chances are, if it’s prescribed to you by a doctor, it holds some weight, no pun intended. As with...
Slimming pills work in the same way as carbohydrate and fat blockers…as in they don’t. Over the counter slimming pills are placebos that make you believe that you’ll get thinner, and cause a subconscious reaction in...
The British Mountaineering Council is one of the organisations in the United Kingdom that exists to defend the freedom of, and encourage the interests of mountaineers, hill walkers, climbers and ski mountaineers. Its...
The precise cause of psoriasis is not yet understood, but it is known that genetic factors play a part in the development of the condition, which occurs when the body’s immune system becomes overactive. Other possible...
Marathon and long distance running are among the most popular fitness activities, worldwide. Running is a simple exercise that doesn’t cost very much, and can be done anywhere. However, running also comes with dangers...
Running is an exercise that requires the exertion of more speed than jogging. Running is also known as sprinting. There are things to avoid during a running session in order to improve your speed and agility. First...
Theoretically, carbohydrate and fat blockers are medications you can take that inhibit the body’s natural ability or tendency to transform ingested carbohydrates into glucose and inhibit the transformation of glucose...
There is no cure for eczema, but as with recommended psoriasis treatments, there are some options that can help to alleviate the severity of the symptoms. Self care is an important aspect of eczema treatment. The...
When someone says “hypnosis” or “hypnotherapy,” one often associates it with a magician hypnotising a brave volunteer from the audience to act like a chicken or something silly like that. Back here in the real world...
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