Simple, accurate health tests for the home and the workplace.
At Home Health UK, we are committed to women’s health, and we understand the importance of providing reliable information and effective solutions. BV, though often misunderstood, is entirely treatable with the right approach. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the world of BV, exploring its causes, symptoms, and available treatment options, with a […]
Are you concerned about your eye health? Perhaps you’re looking for a way to relieve inflammation or manage dry eyes? The solution you’re looking for is tea tree oil! In this blog, we will immerse ourselves in the captivating tale of tea tree oil, discovering its origins, extraction process, and the fascinating chemistry behind its […]
The start of your period indicates the start of your menstrual cycle. Each month a woman’s body prepares itself for pregnancy with the lining of the uterus wall (endometrium) thickening in readiness to receive a fertilised egg. If the egg is not fertilised, the uterine wall is shed. During a woman’s period, menstrual fluid made […]
The NHS and UK Government offers the (human papilloma virus) HPV vaccine free to all girls from the age of 12 up to their 18th birthday. The HPV Vaccine helps protect them against cervical cancer, which is the most common cancer in women under 35 in the UK. In England, girls aged 12 to 13 […]
Period and the Menstrual Cycle The start of your period indicates the start of your menstrual cycle. Each month a woman’s body prepares itself for pregnancy with the lining of the uterus wall (endometrium) thickening in readiness to receive a fertilised egg. If the egg is not fertilised, the uterine wall is shed. During a […]
Urine infections or UTI’s can affect different parts of your urinary tract. If your bladder is affected it’s called cystitis, if the urethra is affected it’s called urethritis and if the kidneys are infected it’s called a kidney infection. Urine infections are common, irritating conditions that usually affect women, though men and children can also […]
What is Obesity? Overweight and obesity are defined by the WHO (World Health Organisation) as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health. The most common way a person’s weight can be classified is by using the body mass index (BMI). BMI is a useful measure of whether you are a healthy weight for […]
Although periods are a natural and normal part of being a woman there may be times when you wish to delay a period. This could be due to an up and coming holiday or special event when it would be more convenient to delay your period until a later date. There is no guaranteed way […]
All women have hair on their faces and body but it is usually fine and light in colour. There are many reasons why a woman may experience excessive facial hair growth, as well as over other parts of her body. In the majority of cases the cause is changes in hormonal balance which can be […]
Hair Loss and Baldness Hair is made up of a protein called Keratin and is produced in hair follicles which are found all over our bodies, except the palms of our hands and the soles of our feet. The hair we can see is actually a string of dead keratin cells. An adult head has […]
Type 2 diabetes, also known as non insulin dependent diabetes, is the most common type of diabetes. Type 2 usually appears in older people (over the age of 40) however, as levels of obesity in the UK are rising, more and more younger people are being diagnosed. Type 2 happens either when […]
Gestational diabetes and diabetes in pregnancy Gestational diabetes is a form of diabetes that develops or is discovered during pregnancy. It typically occurs between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy (but can develop anytime) after the baby’s body has been formed, but while the baby is growing. It usually disappears when the pregnancy is over. What causes […]
