FAST FIXES

Suffering with minor health problems that don’t warrant a trip to the GP? There are plenty of ways to treat day-to-day niggles without leaving your home. Whether you have a serious case of PMS, aching joints or a distracting toothache, you can stop it in its tracks with our expert-approved guide.

A STITCH

✢ THE CAUSE

This sharp pain in the abdomen while exercising often occurs when we haven’t warmed up properly or have eaten too close to exercising. ‘A stitch while running is caused by internal organs moving downwards as your foot hits the ground at the same time as the diaphragm moves upwards as you breathe out,’ says Nick Dunn, personal trainer and triathlon coach.

✢ FIX IT

Stop running, breathe normally and rub the area until it subsides. Bending over as much as possible also help, as it stretches your diaphragm, advises Nick.

DRY EYES

✢ THE CAUSE

‘Our obsession with screentime is having an impact on our