How do I know if it could be cancer? – Part 2
Last week’s post, ‘How do I know if it could be cancer? – Part 1: http://www.zimlink.org/know-cancer-part-1/ touched on some general signs and symptoms that can be...
Tip Of The Week: Get Your Kids To Eat!
Inspired by a question asked in response to this month's food article.
Getting your kids to eat good/healthy food can be quite a chore. The...
How is cancer treated? – Systemic Treatments
There are 3 main types of treatment for cancer – surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. The previous post described surgery and radiotherapy, which are local...
So what exactly is cancer?
What is cancer?
All of our organs like the heart, lungs, liver and skin are made up of building blocks called cells. These cells look...
Nature has us sorted!
I love peaches and nectarines. Can't get enough of them. Not only are they juicy and tasty; but did you know that it was...
Hello and Welcome!
You know what they say – if you haven’t got your health, you have got nothing. This couldn't be more true which is why...
Diabetes: The signs and symptoms
Could you have diabetes: the signs/symptoms.
In cases of Type 1 diabetes the signs and symptoms can be very obvious and develop quite rapidly e.g....
Rest, Relax and Enjoy More Beats!
Stress increases the heart rate! (fight!/flight response)
A bit of stress can be good for you if it spurs you on to do things, but...
Diabetes Worldwide
Diabetes has become a fast growing problem around the world. Although many don’t realise it, the implications on the cost to society and quality...
Is diabetes preventable?
Type 1 diabetes
Unfortunately we can’t really prevent Type 1 diabetes as it is an autoimmune condition. Science is yet to determine how the cells...
