A new week brings new opportunities and achievements 💪
Each week, I make a list of the things that I want to achieve. These are tasks that are realistic and can be done with a little motivation. This week I am aiming to complete my final exam for the practical management of skin cancer in General Practice. Helping to provide better care for my patients in sunny Queensland.
Now that summer has hit our Aussie shores we’re spending more time outdoors. Whether we’re hanging out at barbecues or hiking on the beach it’s important to keep cool to avoid heat related illnesses.
Here are a few tips to keep you safe this summer:
- Keep hydrated, carry a water bottle with you at all times.
- Keep meals light and healthy, such as salads, cold pastas or fruit salads.
- Keep your body and head cool through protective clothing and cold drinks
- Use sunscreen with at least SPF 30 regularly when out in the sun
- Keep your house cool by closing windows and curtains and turning on fans or air conditioning if you have this.
If you have any concerns about the heat do pop in to see your local doctor for more advice.
As the weather starts to heat up, it’s easy to forget about being sun smart. If you’re headed into the pool always make sure you’ve slopped on enough sun block at least 20 minutes before hitting the water. Use a broad spectrum sun block which is at least SPF 30 and reapply every hour if you’re in the pool or every 2 hours if you’re keeping dry.
Not only will this help to keep your skin protected from developing nasty moles but it will also help to prevent skin ageing.
This Australia Day don’t get struck down with food poisoning and follow some simple tips to help keep you and your belly happy.
Be sure to cook your meat thoroughly until it’s piping hot with clear juices. If you like your meat rare, cook the outside of the meat well so that any bacteria can be killed off. 🍗
One of the commonest reasons of food poisoning is cross contamination from raw meat to cooked meat. Store your raw meat separately from your cooked meat and use different utensils when dealing with either.
For those cold salads and dips don’t leave them in the sun for more than two hours.
If you do have symptoms of a tummy ache such as diarrhoea or vomiting drink plenty of water, rest up and see your local family doctor.
Wishing you all a happy Australia Day.🇦🇺 Take care and stay healthy 😘
