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  1. Complementary remedies for asthma

    Most complementary therapies for asthma haven't been shown to work. The exception is some types of breathing exercises, which do seem to improve symptoms and quality of life. Research by Asthma UK shows that almost 1 in 10 people living with asthma use complementary medicine, and many would…
  2. All about asthma

    According to the charity Asthma UK, one in five households has someone living with asthma. Nobody knows for sure what causes asthma, but we do know you're more likely to develop it if you have a family history of asthma, eczema or other allergies. You're twice as…
  3. Real story: 'My cannabis paranoia'

    Drugs counsellor Darren Gold, from Essex, smoked cannabis heavily for 12 years from the age of 15. His drug use led him into a life of petty crime, filled with several periods in prison. He attributes much of what happened to him to cannabis use. "I started…
  4. Vegetarian food on a budget

    If you shop carefully, you can eat a healthy vegetarian diet on a limited budget. When buying your fruit and vegetables, remember that fresh, frozen, canned, dried and juiced all count towards your 5 A DAY. This means you can include a variety of fruit and…
  5. 5 ways to wipe out winter tiredness

    Do you find it harder to roll out of bed in winter when the temperature drops and the mornings are darker? If so, you're not alone. Many people feel tired and sluggish during winter. Here are five energy-giving solutions that may help - and some conditions that can…
  6. Keep warm, keep well

    Cold weather can affect your health. Find out how to keep yourself well and your home warm during winter. Why is cold weather a problem? Who is most at risk? Be prepared How to keep your home warm Protect your health in the cold Look…
  7. Five ways to stay healthy this winter

    It may be cold outside, but winter needn't be the unhealthiest time of year for you and your family. Here are five ways to make sure that, even when your body is telling you to hibernate, you can keep healthy and fit, no matter what…
  8. Complementary and alternative medicine

    Complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs) are treatments that fall outside of mainstream healthcare. These medicines and treatments range from acupuncture and homeopathy, to aromatherapy, meditation and colonic irrigation. This page covers: Defining CAMs Deciding to use complementary or alternative treatments Availability on the NHS Finding…
  9. Coming out

    Coming out is when someone who is gay, lesbian or bisexual tells the people around them about their sexuality. This can be difficult and people may worry that others will treat them differently once they know. Even though it can be scary, most people feel that…
  10. Are you ready for sex?

    Find out the things you need to ask yourself if you're thinking about having sex. Most people have sex for the first time when they're 16 or older, not before. If someone's boasting about having sex, it's possible they're pretending. There are no rules about…
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