As the festive season approaches it’s easy to get wrapped up in gifts and gatherings. For most, it is a time of joy and celebration. However, for others it can be a lonely and isolated time.
Those who are affected with social isolation can be uncomfortable asking for help, so reaching out, whether through a text or dropping by can make a substantial difference to them.
If you or someone you know is struggling during this time please pop by and see me in clinic, there is a wealth of help out there.
Today is an annual event that brings attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights and violence and abuse against women.
This year’s campaign is all about equity. As a General Practitioner, I regularly treat people that start from different places and journeys without judgment. Helping to bring true inclusion into modern day medicine.
So whatever your background don’t delay seeking medical help today.
Each day 50 Australians needlessly die of smoking related diseases.
Quitting before the age of 30 reduces your risk of lung cancer by 90% compared to someone who continues to smoke throughout their life.
After 15 years of not smoking, your stroke risk has reduced to close to that of a person who has never smoked and within 2-5 years of quitting, your risk of getting a heart attack and stroke also drops significantly.
Help is available from your local GP, your pharmacist and the Quitline.
Don’t be part of the statistic, make a change today. 🚭
During my working week I spend a lot of time dealing with mental health concerns. From anxiety, to depression to eating disorders amongst many others. Mental health is a serious and real issue. One in five Australians aged 16-85 experience a mental illness in any year. Often people may be too shy or worried about judgment to come forward and seek help, however, there is ample support if you need it. Your general practitioner can facilitate psychological therapy sessions, medication or even just regular support, because a problem shared is a problem halved.
If you or someone you know is struggling please pop by and see me in clinic for further help.
With over 19,000 Australians dying of smoking related diseases each year, making a change to stop smoking this year is a great goal.
Did you know that when you stop smoking a number of positive impacts happen to your body? Within 24 hours blood levels of Carbon Monoxide are dramatically reduced, meaning more oxygen can reach vital organs. With long term smoking cessation over 10 years, the risk of lung cancer is less than half that of person who continues to smoke.
It’s never too late to make a positive change to your body. Please pop by and see me in clinic for information and help.
