This women’s health week, I’m encouraging you to go and get that check up you’ve been putting off. Whether you’re due a cervical screening test, a mammogram, a blood test or just want to chat about menopause, make your health a priority.
Your General Practitioner has an abundance of resources and knowledge to steer you in the right direction and keep your health on track.
So what are you waiting for? Make that appointment today.
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 plan to write some useful blogs to help you feel empowered and knowledgable about your health.
How do you keep motivated in the colder weather? 🥶
The cooler climates and shorter days can make you feel sad and gloomy with little motivation and trouble sleeping.
If this sounds familiar, here are a few tips to try and help:
- Eat healthier foods, including protein and reducing the amount of sugary processed foods during the day.
- Get into a good sleep routine and avoid using electronic devices at least one hour before nodding off.
- Try to incorporate exercise into your daily regime, this could be as simple as walking around the block or a stroll along the beach. We are so lucky to have such great sunsets at winter.
- Speak with someone if you’re struggling, a problem shared is a problem halved.
And of course, if you have any further questions or concerns, pop down to your local doctor for a chat.
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 plan to write some useful blogs to help you feel empowered and knowledgable about your health.
Heart disease is a major cause of health problems and death in Australia. The good news is, it’s often preventable. Here are my top tips to keep your heart ticking along nice and strong:
- Eat a healthy and balanced diet. Reduce consumption of foods that are high in saturated fats such as butter
- Exercise regularly after checking with your health provider. This could be a simple stroll on the beach or a brisk walk
- Stop smoking
- Cut down on alcohol
- Keep stress levels to a low and do activities that make you feel happy
- See you doctor regularly for a heart health check up.
If you are concerned about your heart or would like a check up, pop by and see me in clinic.