Drivers warned over side effects

Privilege Insurance has found that one in seven drivers suffer from hayfever or other allergies, and almost half have driven on the roads whilst taking medication and nearly a fifth admit their driving had been negatively affected as a result during the past 12 months.

As many as one in ten, lost concentration at the wheel due to an impaired reaction caused by illness or medication.

Despite the side effects, such as drowsiness, that everyday medicines including hayfever remedies can have, a quarter of drivers admitted to rarely or never checking the side effects of their remedies before setting off, and just under a quarter of drivers believed there was nothing wrong with driving while on any hayfever or allergy medication.

Raising awareness of skin condition

THE National Eczema Society is holding a pyjama campaign to raise funds and awareness for research into this debilitating condition, which affects around five million people in the UK.

Eczema, which makes the skin dry, hot and itchy, and often subsequently broken, raw, and bleeding, can have a devastating effect on lives, with many sufferers experiencing sleepless nights because of their condition.

However, many scientists now believe that diet can relieve eczema - some claim it could even help prevent the disease in unborn children.

For instance, there's increasing evidence that pregnant women who take omega-3 fatty acids may help prevent atopic eczema in their children.

Helping women combat menopause

MANY women find going through the menopause a difficult time, suffering adverse symptoms such as hot flushes and night sweats.

Isovon, containing soya isoflavones, can help control and combat these symptoms,

Soya Isoflavones, derived from soya beans, are phytooestrogens, compounds of plant origin that are similar to the female hormone oestrogen.

Isovon is costs 14.95 for one's supply, is GM-free and is suitable for vegans and vegetarians. For more information log on to www.isovonforwomen.co.uk or call 020 8965 6753.