Most of the time we fell well. We can play sports, go to work and enjoy our lives. But sometimes we just don't feel well. What happens then?
Some people have medical insurance but mot people can't afford it and rely on the National Health Service, the NHS. This is provided by the government in Britain.
The NHS has sent everybody in Britain a Self-Help Guide. This will help you diagnose what is wrong and find the best treatment. It covers things like headaches, coughs and colds, having a temperature or a stomach ache. For many people it could be all they need.
There are lots of medicines you can buy in the chemist but for more powerful ones like antibiotics you need to have a prescription.
If you can't get to a doctor, there are two other NHS services you could try. The first is NHS Direct. This is a phone service where a trained nourse will suggest the best way to treat you.
The NHS also provides Walk-in Centres in more than 60 locations in Britain. You don't need an appointment - you can just go in and wait until a doctor is available the treat you. Walk-in Centres treat minor illnesses like colds and flu, cuts and sprains.
Doctors and medical staff can cure lots of illnesses now using surgery and treatment with drugs.
But many people prefer alternative medicine. This can include many kinds of treatment using both very old and very modern techniques. One of the most common alternative treatments is the use of Chinese herbs - these are completely natural medicine. Acupuncture - a Chinese technique using needles placed carefully in the body - is also popular. Osteopathy - where the doctor manipulates bones and muscles - is another popular treatment.
The best way to avoid getting ill is to have a healthy diet, get lots of exercise and take good care of yourself.
Some people have medical insurance but mot people can't afford it and rely on the National Health Service, the NHS. This is provided by the government in Britain.
The NHS has sent everybody in Britain a Self-Help Guide. This will help you diagnose what is wrong and find the best treatment. It covers things like headaches, coughs and colds, having a temperature or a stomach ache. For many people it could be all they need.
There are lots of medicines you can buy in the chemist but for more powerful ones like antibiotics you need to have a prescription.
If you can't get to a doctor, there are two other NHS services you could try. The first is NHS Direct. This is a phone service where a trained nourse will suggest the best way to treat you.
The NHS also provides Walk-in Centres in more than 60 locations in Britain. You don't need an appointment - you can just go in and wait until a doctor is available the treat you. Walk-in Centres treat minor illnesses like colds and flu, cuts and sprains.
Doctors and medical staff can cure lots of illnesses now using surgery and treatment with drugs.
But many people prefer alternative medicine. This can include many kinds of treatment using both very old and very modern techniques. One of the most common alternative treatments is the use of Chinese herbs - these are completely natural medicine. Acupuncture - a Chinese technique using needles placed carefully in the body - is also popular. Osteopathy - where the doctor manipulates bones and muscles - is another popular treatment.
The best way to avoid getting ill is to have a healthy diet, get lots of exercise and take good care of yourself.
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