Coeliac disease is a lifelong autoimmune disease caused by the immune system reacting to gluten, the protein found in wheat, barley and rye, and in some cases in oats. It is neither an allergy to wheat nor a food intolerance, both of which are common misinterpretations. When a person with Read more…
Bowel cancer is the second biggest cancer killer in the UK with approximately 34,000 people being diagnosed in England every year and about 13,200 people dying from it. www.nhs.uk/be-clear-on-cancer/bowel-cancer/about As with most cancers, the earlier the diagnosis the better the chances of survival. In the case of bowel cancer, the Read more…
Rheumatoid arthritis can cause various symptoms such as inflammation, swelling of the joints and pain. The symptoms can be mild to severe. In its most severe form, it can be extremely debilitating and can have devastating consequences on the lives of sufferers. There is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis, but Read more…