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Sharing is great… just not your germs 😷
You won’t believe the number of patients I see with the common cough or cold after a holiday break from work.
If you or a loved one happened to have caught one be sure to rest up at home before heading out.
And remember the best way to prevent spreading illness is to cough and sneeze into a tissue and wash your hands regularly. 🤧
For more advice please pop by and see me in clinic.
Take care and stay healthy x
Dr Nora 😘
Why not start the new school year with a healthy and nutritious lunchbox for your child. 🍽
Pick and mix one tasty option from each of the five core food groups every day for a healthier lunch: 🍇 Fruit (e.g. fresh, frozen, pureed and canned in natural juice)
🌽 Vegetables, legumes and beans
🧀 Milk, yoghurt, cheese and alternatives
🍗 Lean meats and poultry, fish, eggs, tofu, nuts and seeds, and legumes/beans
🥖 Grain (cereal) foods
💦 Plain water
Wishing you all a happy and healthy start to the new academic year.
For more advice and information please pop by and see me in clinic.
Take care and stay healthy x
Dr Nora 😘
Wow doesn’t the sun look beautiful ☀️ Now that spring is in full swing the UV index is climbing up. Always make sure you avoid the sun at its peak from 10am - 3pm and wear sun lotion and sunnies 😎
Take care and stay healthy x
Dr Nora 😊
😷 Gastro has descended on the Gold Coast 😷
But what actually is Gastroenteritis aka “Gastro”? Gastro is a short-term illness triggered by infection and inflammation of the digestive system. The main symptoms include, tummy cramps, diarrhoea, vomiting and feeling generally unwell🤕
Infectious gastroenteritis is usually caused by viruses, bacteria or parasites. Infection happens when the bacteria, virus or parasite is ingested, either by eating or drinking. So it is really important that you wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after you go to the toilet, before preparing food and keep your kitchen surfaces clean. If you have been in contact with someone with similar symptoms always be sure to wash your hands to reduce transmission.
If you’ve got gastro, it usually settles by itself after 5-7 days, it’s vital during this time that you keep up your fluids and take oral rehydration therapy from the chemist. You may not feel like eating but when your appetite slowly comes back, start with plain food such as toast.
If you’re not sure whether you have gastro or need further help or advice, pop by and see me in clinic.
Take care and stay healthy x
If you’re aged between 45 to 49 years old you may be eligible for a free health assessment to help prevent developing a chronic disease.
What does this involve?
A full medical history and examination of your heart, lungs, a blood pressure check and ECG if needed.
The health assessment is for patients who are at risk of developing a chronic disease.
But what is a chronic disease?
This is a condition that has been, or is likely to be present for at least six months, including (but not limited to) asthma, cancer, cardiovascular illness, diabetes mellitus, a mental health condition, arthritis or a musculoskeletal condition.
Drop by my clinic today for your health assessment.
Take care & stay healthy 😊
Dr Nora x
For more information see the Department of Health’s fact sheet
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/mbsprimarycare_mbsitem701_703_705_707
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