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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…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…Condoms
A woman can get pregnant if a man's sperm reaches one of her eggs (ova). Contraception tries to stop this happening by keeping the egg and sperm apart or by stopping egg production. One method of contraception is the condom. At a glance: condoms …Contact lens safety
Cleaning and using your contact lenses properly will help keep your eyes healthy and free from infections. Do: wash, rinse and dry your hands thoroughly before touching your lenses only wear your contacts for the recommended time always have an up-to-date pair of glasses for when…Contraceptive cap
A woman can get pregnant if a man's sperm reaches one of her eggs (ova). Contraception tries to stop this happening by keeping the egg and sperm apart or by stopping egg production. One method of contraception is the cap. At a glance: facts about…Contraceptive diaphragm
A woman can get pregnant if a man's sperm reaches one of her eggs (ova). Contraception tries to stop this happening by keeping the egg and sperm apart, or by stopping egg production. One method of contraception is the diaphragm. At a glance: facts about…The contraceptive injection
A woman can get pregnant if a man's sperm reaches one of her eggs (ova). Contraception tries to stop this happening by keeping the egg and sperm apart or by stopping egg production. One method of contraception is the injection. At a glance: the contraceptive injection…Cooking turkey
Cook the perfect turkey with our tips on defrosting, preparing and cooking poultry safely, and how to store leftovers. Defrosting your turkey If you buy a frozen turkey, make sure it's properly defrosted before cooking. If it's still partially frozen, it may not cook evenly, which means that harmful bacteria…Coping with a cancer diagnosis
Every two minutes someone in the UK is diagnosed with cancer. About half of people born after 1960 will develop some form of cancer during their lifetime. But how do you cope if it happens to you? Getting a cancer diagnosis The C-word fills most people with dread. In one…