Eye disorders - some common problems
Eyes can become tired, sore or dry. You can suffer from watery eyes, 'floaters', twitching eyes and headaches. These complaints are very common. If they persist, see an optometrist for advice. Your eyes can become tired, blurred, sore or dry. ... [... more]
Better Health |
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]
Burke's Backyard |
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]
Garden Gurus |
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]
Garden Gurus |
Back pain - disc problems
Intervertebral discs are spongy cushions found between the vertebrae of the spine. Common problems include degenerative disc disease and ruptured (or 'slipped') disc. Risk factors for disc problems include obesity, lack of physical activity and ... [... more]
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Traumatic brain injury and sexual issues
Traumatic brain injury can alter the way a person experiences and expresses their sexuality. Common problems can include reduced sex drive, difficulties with sexual functioning (such as impotence) and behaving sexually at inappropriate ... [... more]
Better Health |
Vegetarian eating - Q & A
Iron deficiency is a common problem in women and choosing not to eat red meat does remove an important source of readily available iron in your diet. However, there are many plant foods you can eat to increase the amount of iron that you get each ... [... more]
Better Health |
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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Mould solutions
Mould and mildew in the house is a common problem, but the solutions can be surprisingly simple. Damp clothes, rotting floorboards and curling photographs are all signs of mould and mildew in the house. It is a common problem with some very ... [... more]
NineMSN OurHouse |
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 |
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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