Healthy advice from your family doctor
It is important to start the day with a healthy breakfast. Breakfast improves concentration and energy levels and helps maintain a healthy weight by reducing snacking and binge eating. Bircher muesli is a traditional Swiss recipe developed around 1900 by Dr Max Bircher-Benner. It is a moist muesli based on rolled oats soaked usually overnight
Most children have fears or worries of some kind, which in most cases are short-lived. However, about one in 10 children experience more severe anxiety that stops them from getting the most out of life. Anxiety sometimes runs in families. It can also be learnt by watching others, from scary experiences or from things in
Nappy rash is common in infancy. However, some babies have sensitive skin and get nappy rash repeatedly. Here are some simple tips to reduce the risk. The main causes of nappy rash are moisture under the nappy, overheating and friction (rubbing). Other factors are: Faeces, especially diarrhoea Cloth nappies, nappy liners, plastic pants Bubble baths,
Fatty liver is thought to affect at least one in five adults and is now the most common chronic liver condition in Australia. It reflects a build-up of excess fat in the liver. In the past, alcohol was the key factor in fatty liver but obesity and diabetes are now the major causes of this
Tinea (ringworm) is a common fungus that can affect all parts of the skin, hair or nails. It enjoys hot, sweaty conditions and recurs frequently in the warm summer months. Tinea is common on the feet (‘athlete’s foot’) where it typically causes moist, cracking, itchy skin between the toes and scaling on the soles. The
About half of the pregnant women in Australia are not getting enough iodine, according to the latest research. Iodine is an essential element used to make thyroid hormone which regulates the body’s metabolism and is vital for normal brain development. Thyroid hormone is made in the thyroid gland located in the front of the neck.
In this article we discuss some strategies that you can put into practice to make weight control work for you! 1. Eat smaller servings A hot topic in weight control is the large portion sizes in the average diet. Most of us eat much larger meals than our bodies need, especially when eating out. We
One in 10 Australians gets migraines. However, up to 50% of sufferers are undiagnosed and are not getting the effective treatment which is now available. Migraine is a moderate to severe headache lasting 4–72 hours. The pain is often throbbing and usually occurs on one side of the head. It is worse with movement and
If you are a chocoholic you’ll undoubtably appreciate our take on how to easily achieve a balanced diet! The 5 food groups are: Dark chocolate Milk chocolate White chocolate Chocolate truffles Chocolate fudge Disclaimer: Please note this information was correct at time of publication. For up to date information, speak to your doctor.
An occasional indulgence allows you to stick more closely to a healthy eating plan at other times. However, the key is to limit your treats to small quantities and to try not to indulge too often, perhaps once or twice weekly. These low-fat, low-kilojoule tarts are perfect when you crave a chocolate hit! Makes 12 Prep: 10min,