Health (Page 16)

mesotherapy malta

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Youthful, radiant, healthy skin – the holy grail of the medical aesthetics industry. But how can we achieve it? And how do we maintain it? An effective solution is mesotherapy, a treatment that originated in France in the 1950s and has steadily gained global popularity over the years as a specialty discipline.    Mesotherapy is also known as biorevitalization or skin “boosting”. It’s a simple and effective treatment that targets ageing skin and gives natural results with essentially no downtime. Let’s look at what mesotherapy is, how it works and some misconceptions surrounding it. How does Mesotherapy work? Mesotherapy formulas commonly contain a combination ofRead More…

fibromyalgia

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Five years might not be seen as too long, however, constant pain, sleep difficulties, migraines and headaches, as well as problems with mental processes can make those 5 years feel like a never-ending hell. I am a 19 year old young woman, and finally, after 5 years begging various doctors to answer questions regarding all issues with my body, I was able to rule out other possible conditions and come to the conclusion that what I most likely have is Fibromyalgia. It all started 7 years ago, when I was admitted to Mater Dei Hospital with Tachycardia: my heart was beating at an average rateRead More…

mindful masturbation

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Research points towards mindful masturbation being effective in improving sexual health and in treating sexual difficulties. Here’s why… Most women of my generation grew up with a negative view of female sexuality, where sex was reserved for procreation and for after marriage. The words vulva, vagina and clitoris were taboo and rarely spoken about. There was an aura of shame, guilt and disgust around female sexual pleasure and we were tasked with the responsibility of keeping the boys in check by our behavior, the way we dressed and our general demeanor. We were told by authority figures that masturbation was bad and to be avoided.Read More…

covid positive family member

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Few weeks ago my husband was feeling unwell, just a sore throat and body aches but no fever. He tested positive to Covid19… This COVID-19 has been a word that everyone seems to be afraid of. I would like to share my experience so that others that may have to go through it wont feel as helpless as I felt. Few weeks ago my husband was feeling unwell, just a sore throat and body aches but no fever. We thought it would be best that he goes to do the test before going to see our family gp. He tested positive to covid19. The shockRead More…

MAP Morning After Pill Malta

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After a recent post on Facebook, Gynaecologist Dr. Rita Hansagi felt she had to intervene to explain more about the MAP (Morning After Pill) and how it works. Ladies. I am a gynecologist. It is my profession to answer this question. There are 2 types of MAP available in Malta. 1. Escapelle – which contains a high dose of artificial progesterone hormone. Only thing it does when taken is delaying/postponing or blocking ovulation, by delaying the LH surge. It is simple hormone biology. Does not kill any baby. 2. Ella One – this contains another type of chemical called ullipristat – has a bit ofRead More…

anxiety apps

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Covid has made people who never worry or who have never experienced anxiety start to suffer from it too. These downloadable anxiety apps can help curb anxiety… We all go through different phases in life, and suffer ups and downs, some of us take these in our stride and seem to be able to ride the waves without suffering much, many of us however need some help. To top it all Covid has made people who never worry or experienced anxiety start to also suffer too. Thankfully, there is a lot of help around and Richmond Foundation are doing a great job offering free counsellingRead More…

osteoporosis osteopenia

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In discussing osteoporosis and bone health, it’s good that there are things you can do to fight osteoporosis and promote healthier bones…. Osteoporosis is a health condition that develops over a number of years. It weakens bones, making them more fragile and more likely to break. It is often diagnosed when a fall or sudden impact causes a fracture. Osteopenia (bone loss) would have been taking place for years before osteoporosis occurs. This is why it is important to do a bone density scan (depending on your age and risk factors) to check how strong your bones are. If you do have osteopenia, there areRead More…

Maskne acne from covid masks

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Wham asked Dr. Charmaine Apap about Maskne… In my practice I am increasingly consulting a lot of patients (both female as well as male) who have started seeing acne due to prolonged mask use. This is occurring even in people who have never had acne before, as well as aggravating acne in people who were already prone to the problem. Such is the frequent worldwide occurrence of this problem that a new term “Maskne” has been recently coined. It is primarily caused by the heat, friction and occlusion which develops under the mask (in fact it is a type of occlusive acne called “acne mechanica“). This isRead More…

mirena coil can fall out

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Unfortunately my coil fell out. I became pregnant at 43 after being told by my gynaecologist that a mirena would be safer and more reliable.. All my life I had been on the pill, but when I was no longer in a long term sexual relationship I decided to stop for a few years. Then I met the man of my dreams and we used condoms for the first few years. At one of my regular gynae visits, my gynae rightly asked me what contraception I was using and I said condom or the pull out method. Since I was 42 and it was reallyRead More…

sti symptoms malta

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Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infections that commonly spread by sex, all types of sex i.e. vaginal, oral and anal sex. The organisms (bacteria, viruses or parasites) that cause sexually transmitted infections may pass from person to person in blood, semen or vaginal and other body fluids. Sexually transmitted infections don’t always cause symptoms. Because of this, they may go unnoticed until complications occur or a partner is diagnosed. If STIs do cause symptoms in men, these include Burning on passing urine Discharge from the penis Sores or bumps on the genitals or in the or rectal area Itching of the genitals Rashes over theRead More…