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£25 Chiropody Thursday Sessions

Chiropody price on Thursdays is £25. Contact Us to take advantage of this special low price.

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Thrush

Thrush is an infection caused by a yeast called Candida. These are usually harmless. The immune system and the harmless bacteria that also normally live on the skin and in the vagina usually stop Candida from surviving. However, candida may multiply, invade the skin and cause thrush. Candida likes warm, moist, airless parts of the body. Other areas of the body that are prone to Candida infection include the groin, the mouth, and the nappy area in babies. More than half of all women have at least one bout of thrush in their life. In most cases it develops ‘out of the blue’ for no apparent reason.

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Cholesterol – Information Sheet

Cholesterol is a fatty-like substance found in the bloodstream. The liver manufactures all the cholesterol you need, but we also receive cholesterol from the foods we eat. This is called dietary cholesterol. Some cholesterol is necessary for your body to function properly, but too much cholesterol can build up fatty deposits in the arteries and eventually narrow the vessels and increase your risk for heart disease. This is why is it important to keep control of our cholesterol levels and monitor them on a regular basis.

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Hypertension – High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects millions of people, even children and teenagers. Hypertension may cause no symptoms at all for very many years but could eventually lead to serious complications including heart disease and stroke.

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