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Living With Type 2 Diabetes

I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes five years ago, and I've had to make considerable changes to my lifestyle to maintain my health since I was diagnosed. I started this blog to share my experience of coming to terms with having type 2 diabetes and what I've learned on my personal journey. I share details of the lifestyle changes I've made, including giving up smoking and eating more wholefoods, and my personal experience of using alternative treatments, such as acupuncture and herbal medicine. I also post about new treatments that are becoming available for type 2 diabetes. I hope you find my blog useful and informative.

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2017

Stretching Each Day Keeps the Physio Away
Even though injury prevention is something that should be encouraged, the occasional bump, sprain or back pain is inevitable. This is where being part of a reliable medical centre will come in handy. If it's possible that you'll need quick and easy access to physiotherapy or chiropractor from time to time, and so public care packages may not be suitable if you're trying to fight competitively. This guide will offer practical advice to help you stay injury free and reduce the likelihood of having to visit your GP.

Beyond Safe Intercourse: 3 More Ways to Avoid Cervicitis
When discussing how to avoid contracting or worsening cervicitis, many people will advise you to practice monogamy and safe sex to avoid sexually transmitted infections. However, it's important to note that cervicitis isn't always caused by this type of infection. There are many other precautions you should take to keep your cervix healthy. Here are 3 more ways you can keep yourself cervicitis-free. Avoid Irritants As cervicitis is inflammation and irritation of the cervix, it should come as no surprised that it can be brought on or worsened by vaginal irritants.

How Spinal Health Affects Your Mental Health
If you have a bad back that is proving hard to fix, it can be a good idea to look widely for solutions. Many people do not realise how much mental state can affect your spinal health. Here are some of the ways that mental health can affect your back pain and some tips on how to resolve the issue.  Stress In many cases, stress is expressed physically through tensed muscles and poor posture.

What to Do if You Want a Green Burial But There Are No Green Burial Sites in Your Area
Green burials in growing in popularity throughout Australia, but there are only a few sites that offer this type of burial. If you are planning a funeral and burial for a loved one or if you are planning your own final resting place, you may be wondering what to do. Here are some ideas that can help if there's not a green burial site nearby. 1. Transport In some cases, it may be possible to transport the body to a green burial site.

Family Friendly Dental Tips
Whilst having access to a good quality dental hospital will ensure your family has the best chance of maintaining their oral hygiene, there are many additional things you can do to keep the build-up of bacteria at bay. Bacteria can cause a whole host of different problems in both children and adults alike; however combating these effects is quick and easy if you follow these simple but effective tips. More Than Just Brushing

Prostate Cancer: 3 Books to Add to Your Reading List
After being diagnosed with prostate cancer, it's logical that you would want to learn as much as you can about the disease. While your doctor and healthcare team will be able to answer any questions you might have, you might also benefit from some independent research that looks at the issues you're facing from a variety of angles. With that in mind, here are three books to add to your reading list:

Two ways to prevent a depression relapse
If you have suffered from bouts of depression in the past, you might be concerned about the possibility of a relapse occurring in the future. Here are two steps you can take to reduce the chances of this happening: Exercise regularly Regular exercise has been shown to help people to manage the symptoms of mild to moderate depression. There are several reasons for this. Firstly, vigorous exercise releases chemicals called endorphins; these are hormones which are known to improve a person's mood.

How Technology Has Revolutionised the Hearing Aid Experience
With advancing age comes certain challenges. Some people experience a gradual loss in some of their faculties and this may affect their hearing. If you find that it's difficult for you to have a normal conversation anymore, then you may be looking for ways to fix this issue. Many different products are now available on the market and most of these have taken advantage of digital technology to provide a superior performance.