Yolanda Smith

Feature Writer

B.Pharm.

Pharmacy

Yolanda graduated with a Bachelor of Pharmacy at the University of South Australia and has experience working in both Australia and Italy. She is passionate about how medicine, diet and lifestyle affect our health and enjoys helping people understand this. In her spare time she loves to explore the world and learn about new cultures and languages.

Articles from Yolanda

Coping with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

For families who have been affected by sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), it is essential that there is access to a strong support network to help them cope with the experience. Most parents have a period of grieving and may also experience feelings of guilt.

11 Jan 2017

Chronic Functional Abdominal Pain (CFAP)

Chronic functional abdominal pain (CFAP), also sometimes referred to as hyperalgesia, is the medical term for chronic pain of the abdominal region.

11 Jan 2017

Living with Foot Pain

It can sometimes be very difficult for people living with foot pain to go about their daily routine as they usually would. Even simple activities, such as walking, can become very painful. This article includes several tips that can help to increase the quality of life of patients who are affected by acute or chronic foot pain.

11 Jan 2017

Living with Elbow Pain

Many individuals who suffer from elbow pain must struggle to cope with the changes to their lifestyle that need to occur as a result of the condition. The pain management plan usually involves a combination of drugs and physical therapy, which should be adhered to by the patient in the every day living environment.

11 Jan 2017

Living With Hand Pain

Individuals who suffer from chronic hand pain may find it difficult to adjust to the changes and cope with the challenges that the condition presents.If there are certain activities that tend to cause or worsen symptoms of hand pain, it is recommended to reduce the frequency of these tasks or alter them so that the pain is more bearable.

11 Jan 2017

Lower Back Pain Management

The management of lower back pain typically depends on the nature and cause of the pain. In most cases, management involves a combination of physical therapy and drug treatments. Surgical procedures are reserved for refractory cases, or when there is significant and worsening nerve damage.

11 Jan 2017

Foot Pain Management

The management of foot pain can vary significantly for each patient as the best course of action depends on the cause of the pain. In most cases, patients will combine non-pharmaceutical therapy with medication to provide adequate relief of foot pain.

10 Jan 2017

Neck Pain Management

The management of neck pain usually involves a combination of physical therapy, lifestyle changes and medications. There are also some other non-pharmacological techniques that are commonly used to manage neck pain.

10 Jan 2017

What is Laser Hair Removal?

Laser hair removal is a common cosmetic procedure to remove unwanted hair from the body. It is the second most frequently performed cosmetic procedure in the United States, following injections to reduce wrinkles in the skin.

10 Jan 2017

Medial Epicondylitis - Golfer's Elbow

Medial epicondylitis is a condition that refers to the occurrence of pain due to inflammation, from the medial side of the elbow to the wrist. It is also commonly referred to as golfer’s elbow, baseball elbow or suitcase elbow, because it frequently affects people who take part in these activities.

8 Jan 2017