‘Few therapies in the medical field have generated such controversy as that of hormone replacement.’ from Medical Clinics of North America, 1987. One day, possibly, medicine will come up with a treatment that is 100 per cent effective, 100 per cent safe, and totally without side-effects in anybody. But don’t hold your breath! Hormone replacement [...]

If you are uncertain about whether to have a particular treatment, you should take the time to discuss the issues with your general practitioner and perhaps a second specialist. Either your general practitioner or the first specialist may refer you to a second specialist. If the first specialist refers you to another specialist for a [...]

External disturbances. A comfortable room and surroundings are beneficial to a good night’s sleep. Noise from the street, or noise from your snoring partner, may be disturbing. Bright light or an uncomfortable bed may distract you from concentrating on falling asleep. A bedroom that is too warm or too cold is not suitable. The bed. [...]