by Breffni O'Brien | Dec 8, 2022 | Featured, General Health
As we arrive on the doorstep of the festive season, we also reach peak flu season. Almost everyone will have a slight sniffle, a hint of a sore throat or just a general feeling of being under the weather. During these colder months, when we spend more time...
by Erin May | Feb 20, 2018 | General Health
What is Sepsis? Sepsis, also known as blood poisoning, can occur when the body’s immune system reacts to an infection and begins to damage its own tissues and organs. It is difficult to diagnose but can escalate quickly and become life-threatening as blood pressure...
by Denise | Sep 22, 2016 | General Health
7 sensible tips to combat the flu! Caused by the flu virus, flu or influenza is an extremely common illness, especially during the winter months. The virus is spread from person to person through respiratory droplets (when people with the flu sneeze, cough or talk)...
by Sylvester Mooney | Apr 14, 2015 | General Health
The dreaded cold and some chest infections (also known as man flu by some genders) can be caused by viruses which provoke a response from your immune system. Typically, they last five to seven days. If an infection lasts several weeks then there may be something else...
