Mucus is normal and forms a lining inside the lungs of a healthy person and helps keep our lungs from drying out and it also forms a barrier against bacteria and viruses.

All healthy bodies require mucus in the lungs and other parts of our bodies but too much of it can lead to uncomfortable symptoms.

Here are only some of the causes of phlegm/extra mucus:

• Allergies (Hay fever, Asthma, Food Allergies etc )
• Colds/Flu’s/Sinusitis
• Tobacco (smoke), air pollution
• Lung disease e.g. infections such as pneumonia
• Lung Cancer
• Hiatus Hernia
• Acid Reflux
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Cystic Fibrosis etc.

Always consult your Doctor first for any medical advice and to rule out any serious illness. Once the cause is identified and is not serious, complementary therapies can help a lot. Dr Bhatti has been treating allergies/intolerances for the last 30 years.

In our clinic we use a multi pronged approach in treating this and many other conditions with evidence based therapies such as Physiological Regulating Medicine (P.R.M), gut health and microbiome restoration, nutritional and nutraceutical therapies, lifestyle medicine, natural hormonal balancing, glandular support, soft tissue and joint support, complex homeopathy, herbals, needle free mesotherapy and needle free acupuncture to achieve excellent results.

To discuss conditions treated and therapies offered at our clinic, contact Dr. Bhatti at (087) 1915051 or email health@drbhatti.ie.   During your first office visit, Dr. Bhatti may ask you at length about your health-condition, lifestyle and behaviour.  Please consult your GP before starting new treatment. 

Note: We have special packages tailor-made to suit you and your finances. Please ask for our special offers.

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Always consult your G.P. for Medical advice and before starting any new regime or self treatment. The contents of this article are for informational purposes only and are not intended to prevent, diagnose or cure any medical conditions. The publisher of this article or any information provided on this site including text, graphics, images, cannot be held responsible for any errors or any consequences arising from the use of the information contained in this article or this site or its pages. In case of an emergency always contact your Doctor and the emergency services immediately. The information provided on these pages, site and our clinic does not constitute as a medical advice.

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Athlete’s foot is a condition where skin in between the toes and the side of the foot is inflamed and infected with fungus, it is usually red raw with weepy skin and blisters. The medical name for Athlete’s foot is Tinea Pedis, you could pick up this condition in locker rooms, gyms, swimming pools, communal showers especially when walking barefoot. It can also spread directly from person to person. In the defence forces this condition is also known as Jungle Rot.
Signs and Symptoms: In the majority of cases the feet could be smelly or just dry skin but it can progress to burning and stinging if not treated and can sometimes be unbearable and affect the performance of an athlete. In more severe cases cracking with pain and itching between the toes with blisters. Nails could also get infected.

Is athlete’s foot contagious? Potentially yes, but some individuals are more susceptible than others. Especially people who sweat excessively and diabetics.
Usual treatment: dry, clean environment for the feet, antiperspirants are used, doctors also recommend bathing your feet in Barrows solution but it is advisable before starting any treatment to consult your doctor for diagnoses and treatment.

Home remedies: some shampoos, Epsom salts, some people use diluted white vinegar but please do not try this or any other treatment without asking your doctor.
In more severe cases your doctor might advise local or oral anti fungals especially when nails are involved. Other complications include spreading to other areas of the body or to other people. Other natural remedies are Tea tree oil etc.
Foods that can be good are: probiotic cultures, green leafy vegetables, nuts, avacadoes, salmon, ginger, garlic, asparagus, fresh mint and red wine in moderation.
Lifestyle changes such as mild exercise daily such as walking, mindfulness, counselling and swimming might help relieve pain. A combination of complementary treatments such as acupuncture, restoration of gut health, physiological regulating medicine, lifestyle medicine, mindfulness, massage and careful use of essential oils can produce good results.

In our clinic we use a multi pronged approach in treating the effects of stress on the body and many other conditions with evidence based therapies such as Low Dose Medicine (L.D.M,), gut health and microbiome restoration, nutritional and nutraceutical therapies, lifestyle medicine, natural hormonal balancing, glandular support, soft tissue and joint support, complex homeopathy, herbals, needle free mesotherapy and needle free acupuncture to achieve excellent results.

To discuss conditions treated and therapies offered at our clinic, contact Dr. Bhatti at (087) 1915051 or email health@drbhatti.ie.   During your first office visit, Dr. Bhatti may ask you at length about your health-condition, lifestyle and behaviour.  Please consult your GP before starting new treatment. 

Note: We have special packages tailor-made to suit you and your finances. Please ask for our special offers.

Disclaimer.
Always consult your G.P. for Medical advice and before starting any new regime or self treatment. The contents of this article are for informational purposes only and are not intended to prevent, diagnose or cure any medical conditions. The publisher of this article or any information provided on this site including text, graphics, images, cannot be held responsible for any errors or any consequences arising from the use of the information contained in this article or this site or its pages. In case of an emergency always contact your Doctor and the emergency services immediately. The information provided on these pages, site and our clinic does not constitute as a medical advice.

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Causes
Fatigue is the most common cause of dark circles under your eyes. Sometimes, what appear to be dark circles under your eyes may merely be shadows cast by puffy eyelids or hollows under your eyes that develop as a normal part of ageing.

Some of the most common causes of true under-eye circles are:

• Allergies (also called Shiners)
  
• Eczema
  
• Stress, Chronic stress and anxiety can lead to sleeping disorders which in turn can lead to sleeping disorders which in turn can lead to dark circles around the eyes.
  
• Fatigue
  
• Pigmentation
  
• Rubbing / Scratching
  
• Hay fever
  
• Heredity
  
• Sun
  
• Thinning of skin and loss of fat and collagen that comes with aging
  
• Malnutrition or in some cases poor nutrition and dehydration
  
• Drug abuse  / alcoholism
  

Circles under the eyes can also be a sign of malnutrition in some cases hence it is important for you to get yourself investigated and treated by your doctor.

If discoloration and swelling appear under just one eye talk to your primary care doctor or GP. Depending on what is causing the circles under your eyes, your doctor may recommend prescription creams or a combination of treatments to reduce the discolouration or he/she may refer you to a dermatologist.

if your doctors have ruled out any serious condition causing the circles under your eyes, Complementary therapies such as Gut health & Microbiome restoration, Nutritional therapy, Lifestyle medicine, Physiological Regulating Medicine (P.R.M) and other natural therapies available in our clinic can give excellent results.

In our clinic we use a multi pronged approach in treating this and many other conditions with evidence based therapies such as Low Dose Medicine (L.D.M,), gut health and microbiome restoration, nutritional and nutraceutical therapies, lifestyle medicine, natural hormonal balancing, glandular support, soft tissue and joint support, complex homeopathy, herbals, needle free mesotherapy and needle free acupuncture to achieve excellent results.

To discuss conditions treated and therapies offered at our clinic, contact Dr. Bhatti at (087) 1915051 or email health@drbhatti.ie.   During your first office visit, Dr. Bhatti may ask you at length about your health-condition, lifestyle and behaviour.  Please consult your GP before starting new treatment. 

Note: We have special packages tailor-made to suit you and your finances. Please ask for our special offers.

Disclaimer.
Always consult your G.P. for Medical advice and before starting any new regime or self treatment. The contents of this article are for informational purposes only and are not intended to prevent, diagnose or cure any medical conditions. The publisher of this article or any information provided on this site including text, graphics, images, cannot be held responsible for any errors or any consequences arising from the use of the information contained in this article or this site or its pages. In case of an emergency always contact your Doctor and the emergency services immediately. The information provided on these pages, site and our clinic does not constitute as a medical advice.

We acknowledge the contribution of all authors and researchers.

A cough happens when our lungs are trying to expel air rapidly in order to clear the airways of mucus, fluid etc.

Cough is also called Tusis and is an important defence of our body against disease.
Usually if the cough is under three weeks it is known as Acute and if more than three weeks it is categorised as Chronic.

CHRONIC COUGH
No one worries about an occasional cough associated with an allergy or common cold it usually disappears within days and if it lingers or gets worse you should consult your GP especially in young children and the elderly.

Chronic cough which is not going away is the commonest reason people consult their doctors. A cough can be annoying, worrying and frustrating. It can produce fatigue, lack of concentration and sometimes brain fog affecting your work and social life. In severe cases it can cause discomfort, broken ribs, fainting and light-headedness.

Some of the common causes of Chronic cough:
1. Smoking
2. Chemical irritation
3. Allergies ( Hayfever ) Asthma
4. Bronchitis
5. Pneumonia and other infections
6. Lung cancer
7. Sinusitis
8. Post nasal drip
9. Acid reflux
10. Hiatus Hernia
11. Chronic bronchitis
12. Some medications such as ACE inhibitors used for high blood pressure
13. In rare cases you could suffer a nervous cough ( due to stress and anxiety )
14. Environmental allergies
15. Heart failure
16. Whooping cough
17. Sometimes during swallowing
18. Other lung diseases
19. After heavy drinking

In our clinic we use a multi pronged approach in treating this and many other conditions with evidence based therapies such as Low Dose Medicine (L.D.M,), gut health and microbiome restoration, nutritional and nutraceutical therapies, lifestyle medicine, natural hormonal balancing, glandular support, soft tissue and joint support, complex homeopathy, herbals, needle free mesotherapy and needle free acupuncture to achieve excellent results.

To discuss conditions treated and therapies offered at our clinic, contact Dr. Bhatti at (087) 1915051 or email health@drbhatti.ie.   During your first office visit, Dr. Bhatti may ask you at length about your health-condition, lifestyle and behaviour.  Please consult your GP before starting new treatment. 

Note: We have special packages tailor-made to suit you and your finances. Please ask for our special offers.

Disclaimer.
Always consult your G.P. for Medical advice and before starting any new regime or self treatment. The contents of this article are for informational purposes only and are not intended to prevent, diagnose or cure any medical conditions. The publisher of this article or any information provided on this site including text, graphics, images, cannot be held responsible for any errors or any consequences arising from the use of the information contained in this article or this site or its pages. In case of an emergency always contact your Doctor and the emergency services immediately. The information provided on these pages, site and our clinic does not constitute as a medical advice.

We acknowledge the contribution of all authors and researchers.

With the change in season it is a good time to be thinking about boosting your immunity. Vulnerable people such as children and the elderly, people with low immunity and other susceptible people including asthmatics or people with chronic sinusitis and chronic obstructive airway diseases (COAD) need to pay particular attention to their immunity.

Within thirty minutes of consuming sugar your immune system may be suppressed for several hours. Research shows that after two hours of eating the sugary food your white cell count could be reduced. All processed and fast foods are extremely high in sugar, salt and fat. The intake of such food products should be significantly reduced or avoided completely, if your immune system is to thrive.

In our new clinic at Urban Wellbeing Tuam Rd Galway we use Physiological Regulating Medicine (P.R.M) an excellent treatment for Boosting Immunity reducing inflammation and pain.

Read more blog posts on Cold & Flu and how to boost your immunity

To discuss conditions treated and therapies offered at our clinic, contact Dr. Bhatti at (087) 1915051 or email health@drbhatti.ie.   During your first office visit, Dr. Bhatti may ask you at length about your health-condition, lifestyle and behaviour.  Please consult your GP before starting new treatment. 

Note: We have special packages tailor-made to suit you and your finances. Please ask for our special offers.

Disclaimer.
Always consult your G.P. for Medical advice and before starting any new regime or self treatment. The contents of this article are for informational purposes only and are not intended to prevent, diagnose or cure any medical conditions. The publisher of this article or any information provided on this site including text, graphics, images, cannot be held responsible for any errors or any consequences arising from the use of the information contained in this article or this site or its pages. In case of an emergency always contact your Doctor and the emergency services immediately. The information provided on these pages, site and our clinic does not constitute as a medical advice.

We acknowledge the contribution of all authors and researchers.

With the change in season it is a good time to be thinking about boosting your immunity. Vulnerable people such as children and the elderly, people with low immunity and other susceptible people including asthmatics or people with chronic sinusitis and chronic obstructive airway diseases (COAD) need to pay particular attention to their immunity.

Within thirty minutes of consuming sugar your immune system may be suppressed for several hours. Research shows that after two hours of eating the sugary food your white cell count could be reduced. All processed and fast foods are extremely high in sugar, salt and fat. The intake of such food products should be significantly reduced or avoided completely, if your immune system is to thrive.

Immune deficiency can occur due to several reasons especially if your organs are involved such as spleen, tonsillitis, bone marrow and lymph nodes as these organs release lymphocytes these cell are the ones which fight the invading bacteria, viruses and parasites. Your immune system is also affected if you suffer from other diseases such as HIV, Sickle cell anaemia, Cirrhosis of the liver and other illness or an ongoing stress etc…

By swapping sweets, bars, cakes, biscuits, pastries and buns with fresh fruit, natural yoghurt and cereals such as unsweetened muesli and porridge, you can significantly reduce your sugar intake. It is important to have three well balanced meals a day. These should include fish especially oily fish, nuts, seeds, grains and other foods that are high in fibre. Lean white meats are better than red and fatty meats. Other sustain foods are wholemeal breads made with spelt, wheat or rye flour, brown rice, wholemeal pasta and potatoes with the skins on, if not sprayed with chemicals.

You should drink about two and a half litres of fluid per day, water being the best choice. Avoid all sugary drinks and foods as well as those containing artificial sweeteners. Keep fruit juice made from concentrate to one or two glasses per day and dilute it with water. It has high sugar content in the natural form of fructose. The best drinks are water, green tea, herbal teas and freshly made fruit and vegetable juice. (Carrot, apple juice, elderberries and ginger is a great immune booster). In dark, cold winter days a chicken and vegetable stew with some ginger, garlic, pinch of turmeric and fresh herbs sprinkled over it is a heart warming as well as

To discuss conditions treated and therapies offered at our clinic, contact Dr. Bhatti at (087) 1915051 or email health@drbhatti.ie.   During your first office visit, Dr. Bhatti may ask you at length about your health-condition, lifestyle and behaviour.  Please consult your GP before starting new treatment. 

Note: We have special packages tailor-made to suit you and your finances. Please ask for our special offers.

Disclaimer.
Always consult your G.P. for Medical advice and before starting any new regime or self treatment. The contents of this article are for informational purposes only and are not intended to prevent, diagnose or cure any medical conditions. The publisher of this article or any information provided on this site including text, graphics, images, cannot be held responsible for any errors or any consequences arising from the use of the information contained in this article or this site or its pages. In case of an emergency always contact your Doctor and the emergency services immediately. The information provided on these pages, site and our clinic does not constitute as a medical advice.

We acknowledge the contribution of all authors and researchers.

With the change in season it is a good time to be thinking about boosting your immunity. Vulnerable people such as children and the elderly, people with low immunity and other susceptible people including asthmatics or people with chronic sinusitis and chronic obstructive airway diseases (COAD) need to pay particular attention to their immunity.

Within thirty minutes of consuming sugar your immune system may be suppressed for several hours. Research shows that after two hours of eating the sugary food your white cell count could be reduced. All processed and fast foods are extremely high in sugar, salt and fat. The intake of such food products should be significantly reduced or avoided completely, if your immune system is to thrive.

Immune deficiency can occur due to several reasons especially if your organs are involved such as spleen, tonsillitis, bone marrow and lymph nodes as these organs release lymphocytes these cell are the ones which fight the invading bacteria and virus parasites. Your immune system is also affected if you suffer from other diseases such as HIV, Sickle cell anaemia, Cirrhosis of the liver etc…
By swapping sweets, bars, cakes, biscuits, pastries and buns with fresh fruit, natural yoghurt and cereals such as unsweetened muesli and porridge, you can significantly reduce your sugar intake. It is important to have three well balanced meals a day. These should include fish especially oily fish, nuts, seeds, grains and other foods that are high in fibre. Lean white meats are better than red and fatty meats. Other sustain foods are wholemeal breads made with spelt, wheat or rye flour, brown rice, wholemeal pasta and potatoes with the skins on, if not sprayed with chemicals.

You should drink about two and a half litres of fluid per day, water being the best choice. Avoid all sugary drinks and foods as well as those containing artificial sweeteners. Keep fruit juice made from concentrate to one or two glasses per day and dilute it with water. It has high sugar content in the natural form of fructose. The best drinks are water, green tea, herbal teas and freshly made fruit and vegetable juice. (Carrot, apple juice, elderberries and ginger is a great immune booster). In dark, cold winter days a chicken and vegetable stew with garlic, pinch of turmeric and fresh herbs sprinkled over it is a heart warming as well as immune boosting.

Be sure to get enough sleep, regular exercise, fresh air and sunlight. Mild regular exercise is important as well as keeping wrapped up with proper clothing. Try to avoid sudden changes of temperature, going from hot to cold or vice versa which can be difficult when moving from overheated offices to outside.

Always consult your G.P. before starting any new regime or self treatment. The contents of the article are for informational purposes only and are not intended to prevent, diagnose or cure any medical conditions. We acknowledge the contribution of all authors and researchers. Holistic Health & Stress Clinic Suite 16, Ross House, Merchants Road.Galway, Ireland.
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