Bell’s palsy is a sudden weakness or paralysis of one side of the face. It is caused by inflammation or damage to the facial nerve. It is usually temporary – most people recover fully. What is Bell’s palsy? Bell’s palsy is a weakness or paralysis of the facial muscles that usually affects just one side of the face. It is thought to be mainly caused by an infection with a virus. The infection inflames or puts pressure on the nerve that controls your facial muscles. It can be m

According to Australia Bureau of Statistics, diseases of the digestive system accounted for 4,939 registered deaths in Australia in 2008 or 3.4% of all registered deaths. The number and proportion of all deaths due to diseases of the digestive system have remained consistent since 1999. Slightly more females (2,510) than males (2,429) died from diseases of the digestive system in 2008. What are the main digestive disorders? Constipation, diarrhoea, IBS and indigestion caused

Evidence based research shows the effectiveness for migraines and headache. Two new systematic reviews have found that acupuncture therapy can provide patients who suffer from tension and migraine headache an alternative treatment for their pain. Tension headaches are the most common headaches, and generally cause infrequent mild to moderate pain, but in a considerable number of patients, tension headaches are so frequent that they require treatment. Migraine headaches, on