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What is Mindfulness and how can it Treat Medical Conditions

WebWhat conditions can mindfulness be useful for? Mindfulness is a bit of a buzzword but what does it mean and why is a GP writing about it? While we often hear about mindfulness in the setting of depression and anxiety, it might surprise you to learn that mindfulness can play a role in treating all sorts of medical conditions where behaviour …

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How to Quit Smoking

WebWhy Do People Continue to Smoke? Smokers aren’t ignorant – nowadays it’s common knowledge that cigarettes are extremely bad for your health. Yet people continue to smoke despite vulgar warnings on packaging, and incredible

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Is Being Fat Necessarily Unhealthy

WebMost people associate obesity with poor health. Evidence suggests that perhaps this isn’t always the case. In fact for certain chronic health conditions, it seems that those with a higher BMI can have a better prognosis.

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Ear infections explained

WebMiddle ear infections affect the middle cavity (behind the eardrum). A middle ear infection occurs when the glue-like fluid within the middle ear cavity becomes infected, resulting in severe, constant pain with a fever. Oral antibiotics are sometimes required to treat middle ear infections. Less commonly, pressure from the infection can build

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Why Doctors Shouldn’t Tell You To ‘Lose Weight’

WebIn my opinion (as a GP) telling someone to lose weight is unhelpful, albeit well-meaning advice. It’s non-specific, unrealistic and ultimately harmful. I’d like to start a conversation on how as a profession

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What to Expect When Visiting a Psychologist

WebPsychologists help all sorts of people to live happier, healthier and more productive lives. People often attend the psychologist when they are experiencing a hard time but learning some of the principles taught by psychologists is a …

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What is High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) and Why is it a …

WebA common theory is that it is due to a hardening of the arteries with age. Certain drugs and foods can contribute to hypertension including anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDS) like Ibuprofen, the contraceptive pill or hormone replacement therapy, steroids, caffeine, liquorice and alcohol. Untreated sleep apnoea also causes …

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Do SSRI antidepressants work

WebSSRI’s (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) are a group of commonly used antidepressants and including Sertraline (Zoloft), Fluoxetine (Prozac) and many others. They are often considered safe and effective, erroneously I believe when the evidence is examined carefully. A recent publication in the Lancet by Cipriani et al, received much

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Healthy Mind Platter

Webby Dr Mark McGrath · Published September 15, 2018. Neuropsychiatrist Dan Siegel has developed an excellent model to help easily understand the different components required for a healthy mind called the Healthy Mind Platter. There are seven integral components including; getting enough sleep, physical activity, focus or productive time, …

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5 Signs Your Hand Injury Could be Worse Than You Thought

WebAny injury on the palm side of your hand or finger indicates a much higher risk of tendon or nerve damage; Numbness can indicate nerve damage; Inability to flex or extend a finger can indicate complete division of a tendon. Pain with flexing or extending your finger can indicate a partial tendon injury; Puncture wounds, such as from as from a

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What is a General Anaesthetic and How Do They Know I’m ‘Asleep’

WebWhat is a general anaesthetic? In order to have surgery performed, it’s common to have a general anaesthetic. Millions of general anaesthetics are performed safely every year around the world. Anaesthesia literally means “without sensation”. Despite being such a common occurrence, medical science doesn’t understand exactly how …

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When should I see my doctor about that cough

WebCoughs are one of the most common presentations we deal with as GP’s. Many patients are unsure about what is causing their cough or when to consult their doctor, so here is a guide.

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Medicare and Bulk Billing explained – You won’t believe what “the

Web50061047 - melbourne australia - january 1, 2016: medicare department of human services australia. medicare provides access to medical and hospital services for all australian residents.

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Your Guide to Pain Medication

WebWhether you’re dealing with pain from an injury or recovering from surgery, pain relieving medication (analgesia) can be confusing. Here’s a guide on how to safely use pain medication and optimise your pain relief.

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General Health Archives

WebThis excellent study has a great take home message; regardless of your BMI or weight, adopting healthy habits improves health. The researchers looked at 4 healthy habits (smoking, alcohol use, eating fruit/veg, exercising) and

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Mental Health Archives

WebNeuropsychiatrist Dan Siegel has developed an excellent model to help easily understand the different components required for a healthy mind called the Healthy Mind Platter. There are seven integral components including; getting enough sleep, physical Healthy Eating / Mental Health / Psychology services. August 26, 2018.

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