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Ask the nutritionist – stretch mark remedies

February 17, 2012

Q. I am in the last trimester of pregnancy and am developing stretch marks. Is there anything I can do to help with these? A.  Stretch marks can be a sign of Zinc deficiency. Make sure you are taking a pregnancy multivitamin with a good dosage of Zinc, e.g. 15mg. Ensure you are eating plenty of zinc-rich [...]

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Ask the physiotherapist – upper spine pain

February 1, 2012

Q. What is causing the pain in my upper spine that gets worse when I sit for long periods at my desk at work? A. The upper (thoracic) spine is a common area of pain during pregnancy and should be promptly treated. The upper spine has to support the weight of the growing breasts and [...]

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Ask the nutritionist – dairy intolerance

February 1, 2012

Q. My eight-year-old son has developed an allergy to dairy and I am worried he is not getting enough calcium in his diet. A. Unfortunately dairy intolerances are on the increase. Lactose, a naturally forming sugar in milk, can be difficult to break down and digest. Dairy, however, is not the only source of calcium [...]

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Ask the expert – overprotective parenting

January 27, 2012

Q. My child recently had an accident and we spent a lot of time with him in hospital. Thankfully he is home now and on the mend but I constantly feel anxious and keep checking on him. I’ve always been a fairly relaxed parent and I know my over-protectiveness is not good for either of [...]

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Ask the expert – pregnancy depression

January 20, 2012

Q. I am 13 weeks pregnant but since I’ve discovered the good news I’ve felt a bit lost and alone. I don’t understand why I feel like this – myself and my husband really want this baby. Do other mums feel this way?  A. You’re not alone in feeling this way. While pregnancy can be [...]

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Ask the expert – dealing with child anxiety

January 13, 2012

Q. Just before finishing up for the summer my five-year old started complaining of feeling sick in the morning and didn’t want to go into school. She didn’t appear too ill and I have spoken to her teacher and she is getting on well in class. Could this just be a phase and what can [...]

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Ask the physio – elbow pain

December 22, 2011
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Q.  I’ve started to notice pain in both elbows when i’m lifting my four month- old baby out of his cot. What could this be and how can i relieve it? A.  The posture commonly adopted by new mums when breastfeeding results in the lengthening and weakening of the muscles that support the shoulder blades.this [...]

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Ask the physio – back to fitness

December 12, 2011

Q. I am trying to get fit after the birth of my baby and like to jog. I am not finding it strenuous but the front of my legs feel very sore after a few minutes of activity. What is the cause of this? A.  How quickly you begin running postnatally will depend on your previous [...]

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