health | Dr Nora

Jul 10
2018

Diabetes Week | The Facts, Myths, Theresa May is Diabetic? and Why You Should Care

Did you know every 5 minutes in Australia someone is developing diabetes?

Every day this week I’ll be sharing with you the different types of diabetes from Type 1, Type 2, Gestational and Pre-diabetes, what causes them, the symptoms, how to manage it and how to lower your risk.

MYTHS

Unlike other diseases such as the common cold or flu. Diabetes is not contagious. It cannot be passed by kissing and it is not a sexually transmitted disease.

You don’t just get diabetes because you are overweight. Whilst it is a risk factor, not all overweight people will develop diabetes and similarly not all people of a healthy weight will avoid diabetes.

Diabetes can cause some serious health issues, but when managed correctly you can continue to lead a normal healthy active lifestyle.

Did you know Great Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May is diabetic?

Oscar winners Tom Hanks and Halle Berry are diabetic.

18 time grammy award winner Aretha Franklin is diabetic.

Even professional athletes such as NFL Quarterback Jay Cutler is diabetic.

Ok these aren’t normal lifestyles, but you get the idea.

ISSUE

The main issue is that diabetes impacts the body’s ability to control its blood sugar levels. Having a high blood sugar level can affect a number of different organs in your body. It can lead to having a higher risk of heart attacks and stroke, kidney failure, vision problems, high blood pressure and mental health problems just to name a few.

Whilst these can all have a negative impact on your life expectancy its important to remember that when managed correctly you can continue to lead a normal healthy lifestyle even sometimes having the honour of navigating Brexit. Good luck Ms. May ;)

THANKS

Thanks for watching, if you have any questions feel free to leave a comment below, and be sure to view our other videos on diabetes.

Take care and stay healthy.

Dr Nora x

You can view more video demonstrations or arrange to drop by at my website: http://drnora.com

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Jun 19
2018

Everything You Need to Know About Blood Pressure | How to Measure and Lower It

Now we’ve all heard about blood pressure, whether it’s high blood pressure, low blood pressure, blood pressure monitoring, but what does it all mean?

To understand this better in this video I take you through what blood pressure is, going into details on the side effects of high or low blood pressure, its causes, how to measure and how to keep it in control.

ABOUT DR NORA

Dr Nora strives for perfection in each of her clients. As a full time General Practitioner she regularly performs non-surgical treatments such as anti-wrinkle and dermal fillers. She also continues to develop her skills to offer the latest techniques including tear trough correction, jaw line enhancement, chin profiling and PRP facials.

Dr Nora graduated from St George’s University of London with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery.

She spent 5 years rotating in the UK’s National Health Service in London hospitals working as a SHO in breast surgery, colorectal surgery and Accident and Emergency placements. She pursued her career in general practice to become a member of the Royal College of General Practitioners.

Dr Nora then moved to the beautiful Gold Coast in Australia as a cosmetic doctor and full time General Practitioner, obtaining her fellowship from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.

She holds a diploma from the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health and specialises in family planning and women’s health. She has been assessed and accredited by the Australasian College of Dermatologists to perform skin cancer checks and minor surgery, drawing on her passion for dermatology following an award from the British Association Of Dermatologists as a medical student.

Dr Nora enjoys engaging with the community with an eye for training, regularly posting treatment videos and case studies on social media.

You find out more or arrange to drop by my clinic at: http://drnora.com

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May 31
2018

Quit smoking start breathing.

Today marks World No Tobacco Day 🚭

If you’re a smoker, why not consider kicking the habit for 24 hours. You might find that you’ll choose not to pick it up the next day.

There’s plenty of reasons to quit.

Smoking has a number of adverse effects on the body, from heart disease, lung disease to throat cancer.

Luckily there’s a lot of help to break the habit including patches, medication and support. If you would like to find out more feel free to come and see me in clinic.

Take care and stay healthy 😊

Dr Nora x

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May 28
2018

Cancer Research Awareness Week

Thanks to research we now understand more about how to catch cancer early, what causes it and how best to treat it.

You can do many things to get involved in Cancer Research, from fundraising through races, bake sales or garage sales to raising awareness on social media.

In the UK I was a strong advocate for Cancer Research, completing annual fundraising races. Now in Australia, I am honoured to have been certified by the Australasian College of Dermatologists to actively perform skin cancer checks and removals.

With your continued support for research together WE WILL beat Cancer.

If you have any questions or concerns about cancer or simply need some support, please come by and see me in clinic.

Take care and stay healthy 😊

Dr Nora x

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May 24
2018

Schizophrenia Awareness Week 🧠

Schizophrenia is a medical condition that affects the normal functioning of a person’s brain. Some people do recover and with time some find their symptoms improve, however for many it can be a prolonged illness. Approximately 1 in 100 people will develop it in their lives.

The symptoms can include confused thinking, delusions and hallucinations such as hearing voices that are not actually there.

We don’t yet fully know what causes Schizophrenia but we know that it could be due to a combination of genetics and possible environmental factors, such as the use of drugs.

Schizophrenia is treated using medication and community support programmes. Treatment is necessary to reduce or even eliminate the symptoms.

If you or a family member are concerned about Schizophrenia or would like more information, please pop by and see me in clinic.

Take care and stay healthy 😊

Dr Nora x

Visit minetworks.org.au for more useful information.

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Posts tagged “health”

Diabetes Week | The Facts, Myths, Theresa May is Diabetic? and Why You Should Care

Everything You Need to Know About Blood Pressure | How to Measure and Lower It