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I walked into the supermarket the other day and saw asparagus on the shelves again – I can’t believe it’s that season already here in Switzerland! I love asparagus and with its health benefits, try to eat as much of it as possible when it’s available. But do you notice that your pee smells a […]
7th March 2017
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Will 2017 bring a new baby to your family? If so, read the Top Five Tips for Expectant Parents from our highly experienced British-trained midwife Polly Pupulin. Top Five Tips for Expectant Parents by Midwife and mother of four, Polly Pupulin RN BSc Midwifery (Hons), Dip TN I love midwifery and have done since I […]
21st January 2017
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Mild head injuries are common, especially in children and during contact sports. They can occur when the head is hit by a moving object (e.g. a ball, car or fist) or when the head hits a stationary surface at speed (e.g. the ground, a wall etc.) The brain ‘floats’ within the bony skull in some […]
4th September 2016
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The Zika virus is carried by mosquitoes and was first discovered in the Zika forest in Uganda in 1947. Since then, there have been some outbreaks of the virus in Africa and in Asia and over the last few years, outbreaks reported in the Pacific region. But now the virus is spreading through Southern and […]
2nd February 2016
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Dr Michelle explains all about asparagus including why your pee smells after you’ve eaten it and the health benefits of this vegetable. Disclaimer: Click here to read our full disclaimer.
1st May 2015
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The marching caterpillars are out in force this season! Have you seen them around? Do you know what to look out for? The caterpillars are around 3 to 4 centimetres long. They’re covered with thousands of pointed hairs and can have either a rusty, or yellow, colour running along their back. In terms of the […]
28th April 2015
