7 Gout – it’s just not funny
People laugh when you say you have gout – but it’s not funny at all! It hurts so much and it stops effective sleep! Can I enjoy a drink sometimes? Do I really have to avoid eating my favourite foods … Read More
6 Migraine – more than a headache
Migraine isn’t a normal headache – it makes you feel sick and you can’t function at all. What causes them? How can I find my “trigger”? Are migraines affected by food? Is it stress? I have some medicines but if … Read More
5 Sinus – why so painful?
Sinus pain hits you unexpectedly – your head feels like it’s really heavy. Areas near your eyes hurt, especially when you blow your nose. Other than pain, nothing happens except pain. And really uncomfortable pain! Why does it happen every … Read More
4 Psoriasis – is it catching?
Psoriasis can change your life. You don’t like to be seen at the beach, because people shy away. Is psoriasis a genetic issue? One person gets it, another doesn’t. Why? Does what I eat affect my skin? Does sunshine help? … Read More
Gerald and John on A Current Affair
John and Gerald spent some informative and hilarious moments with “A Current Affair” legendary reporter, Martin King. As fate would have it… the very next day John was writhing with pain himself and had an emergency dash to hospital with a massive kidney stone. … Read More
How to spring clean your health, happiness and home
This article originally appears in The New Daily (www.thenewdaily.com.au). It is reprinted here with permission. Spring is the time when buds burst and the skies brighten – and spring cleaning hits households everywhere. This time-honoured practice has a long history and … Read More
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is joint pain that envelops your whole body. It’s wearing, constant and causes distressing fatigue. What can I do to lower the pain? Do I need a doctor? Why do I have this pain? Do I need a steroid … Read More
Pain Relievers
Pain relievers, also called analgesics, sometimes work, sometimes not. Some are gentle, others really potent. How can I tell the difference? Do they make me sleepy during the day? They do constipate me all the time. Can I mix them … Read More
Pain – We all hate it!
Pain affects our quality-of-life in so many ways. Why can’t we just live with it? Why aren’t most medicines effective? Can we use natural medicines as well? Chronic pain affects everything we do – so how do we deal with … Read More
