Eye disorders - some common problems
Eyes can become tired, sore or dry. You can suffer from watery eyes, 'floaters', twitching eyes and headaches. Prevent eye strain while using computers or watching television (TV) by taking frequent breaks, blinking frequently and looking at ... [... more]
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Farting Dogs
Flatulence in dogs is a common problem. Burke's Backyard vet, Dr Chris Brown, said it's often caused by cheap diets that are high in vegetable protein, such as soya bean. Soya bean causes gas. What to do When shopping for dog food, check the ... [... more]
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Your Garden Questions Answered and Mitre 10 Competition
This week's problem solved by Trevor was a fruit tree that was suffering from yellowing foliage and falling leaves. This is a common problem in cooler areas and in coastal conditions as the soil tends to be alkaline. To get those leaves green, ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Rejuvenate Lawn
A common problem that you might have at home is a patchy lawn. This is caused by a number of things such as temperatures dropping, shady areas, or the wrong type of lawn. Palmetto Soft Leaf Buffalo (Stenotraphrum secundatum 'SS100') is a new type ... [... more]
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Your Garden Questions Answered and Mitre 10 Competition
A common problem that occurs in many new gardens is the yellowing of foliage. Neville has this problem in his garden, and is opening for the open garden scheme on Sunday. This caused by high alkalinity which comes from builders' rubble mixing ... [... more]
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Yates Zero Once a Year Path Weed Gun Twin Pack
Barry from Parramatta is having trouble with unsightly weeds growing in between his pavers and also algae and moss on the surface that is a bit slippery. Barry wants to know how to get rid of them effectively. This is a common problem that Nigel ... [... more]
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Dental care - common conditions - 0 to 5 years
Babies and toddlers need parents to care for their teeth, gums and mouths. Oral thrush, mouth ulcers and cold sores (herpes simplex infections) are common problems. Mouth ulcers affect 20 per cent of the population. They are painful and tend to ... [... more]
Better Health |
Locomotor system - Better Health Channel.
Movement is achieved by the skeleton and skeletal muscles working together (the locomotor system). The brain oversees every move, using information from the eyes, the ears and from the muscles themselves. Common problems of the locomotor system ... [... more]
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Multiple sclerosis - common problems
The disease most commonly affects young white females living in temperate regions of the world. The cause of MS is not known - it is thought that a virus may be the trigger. There is also evidence of genetic susceptibility. The two major forms of ... [... more]
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Pat Parelli - Horse Won't Float
When Pat was asked for help with the common problem of a horse refusing to go into a float, the first thing he did was to look at the situation from the horse's point of view. To a horse, a float is just like a metal cave on wheels. A horse is ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
African Violets
The African violets are undoubtedly among the cheeriest indoor plants available, yet people are sometimes disappointed with their performance. To help you grow better African violets, Don looked at some of the more common problems with this plant ... [... more]
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Hedgehog Gutter Filter
Blocked gutters can cause many problems around the house. Common problems include water damage to foundations, gutters pulling free of rotting face boards, internal flooding in walls and ceilings, and general erosion around the home. Damaged ... [... more]
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