Mrs B. stopped abruptly at the door of the consulting room and announced, ‘Do I have to see so many people? I’ve only come to see one doctor.’ The doctor and nurse in training looked embarrassed. The instructing doctor suppressed her irritation that valuable teaching material might be lost, but knew that her patient’s wishes [...]

Interrupting sex to put on a condom is a problem, and not only for the young. Some older men enjoy prolonged lovemaking during which their erection comes and goes. Deciding when to put it on is stressful. It is difficult getting them on the right way round in the dark. Some flavoured or fun varieties [...]

All counselling should be nonjudgemental. Perhaps it is never more important than in this situation when the patient with an unplanned pregnancy may already be feeling guilty or expecting disapproval. Patients may be distressed, angry or abusive. The feelings may be very intense and directed at clinic staff. It is important to acknowledge and try [...]

Some young women, particularly those who are very health conscious, like the idea of the diaphragm, with 1.6% of new patients and 2.9% of old patients choosing it at the Birmingham Brook Advisory Centre in 1989 to 1990. It does have the advantage of providing some anti-viral effect by means of the spermicide, but as [...]

The impression may have been given that nothing can be done for such families. While this is true for some, it is not for all provided that a trusting, reliable and supportive relationiship can be created between the doctor and/or nurse and the patient. However, it can take many years to establish such a relationship, [...]

There are many different methods of using colour to provoke individual feelings, emotions and. healing reactions. Colour Breathing Colour breathing can be done anywhere and is particularly useful to do while in hospital. First, lie or sit in a comfortable position. Become totally relaxed, block out distractions and noises. Think of a time where you [...]

Interest in health maintenance and preventative medicine has become a phenomenon of unparalleled growth in today’s world. We are learning to use the simple tools of health to expand and fully utilize the healing powers contained within our natural processes. One of the greatest and easiest methods to enhance healing and to prevent ill health [...]

Dandelion root obtained its unique name from a 15th century surgeon, who compared the leaves to the shape of a lion’s tooth. Dandelion root is an excellent blood cleanser, specifically for the liver, as well as a mild laxative. Dandelion contains high amounts of inulin, the main immune-stimulatory ingredient found also in Echinacea. Inulin not [...]

Zinc is involved in approximately 90 enzymatic reactions in the body, including activities of the immune system, liver detoxification, protein synthesis and activities of the prostate, thymus and adrenal glands. It is also involved in the function and maintenance of over 200 enzymes in the body, including enhancing the function of Glutathione, a powerful antioxidant. [...]

B-complex vitamins are the catalytic ‘spark plugs’ of our body. They function as coenzymes to catalyze many biochemical reactions and work as a ‘team’ to restore natural body functions. Â vitamins help provide energy by acting with enzymes to convert carbohydrates to glucose and are also important in fat and protein metabolism. Â vitamins are [...]