3 clinics across Leura, Springwood
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Respiratory Health – Ready for Winter The most common ailments during winter are upper respiratory infections. The clinical experience shows that there are a number of conditions that will pre-dispose you to catching a cold. Fatigue is one of the most important factors that will make you more likely to “catch a cold”. The body is […]
There is a Seen and Unseen World all around usNeo and the Red Pill – Where is the illusion? There is a seen and unseen world all around us. Our senses decode various wave or frequency forms. Our eyes decode light waves – in the visible spectrum and our ears decode sound waves in the […]
Data Dissection – Understanding Each Case BetterIt seems to some extent that the initial panic has subsided. There have been enough cases looked at in detail to better understand what the risk profile is. Countries with high per capita testing and good data collection are beginning to give us more insight into COVID-19. South Korea, […]
I thought that it might be helpful to understand a little more about how a Virus works. A virus cannot survive for long (hours) outside another cell. It has no mechanism to keep it alive. A virus is a string of genetic code in a protein shell. The genetic code is either DNA or RNA. The protein coat or […]
How Risky?There is a high level of community concern about getting sick with COVID-19. This is totally reasonable considering the saturation coverage on all news outlets. It is clear from the actions of many that they are very concerned about their health safety and that of their family. So I thought that I would offer […]
You MUST read this! I have been keeping an eye on the developments of the last month and the common theme is that we don’t know enough to be able to give accurate advise about how easy it is to catch and what the health impacts are. There are a few common themes that are health […]
Wet weather = MouldRain has been welcomeA new focus that is a timely reminder of the health effects of the recent heavy rain. The continuing high humidity has resulted in very slow dry out of the dampness that followed the heavy rain. Many of us had water enter our houses. The continuing very welcome rain […]
Smoke and Dust in the Air = Lung StressThe recent fires and concurrent dust storms have have stressed our lungs, even if we are not fully aware of this. There is undisputed impact on the lungs when we breathe in small particles ( particulates ) that cause damage to the tissues and long term negative […]
How a Medication Addiction Crisis has changed attitudesThe opioid crisis in the US has opened up a discussion about treatment options and the role of mood in the perception of pain. How we treat the individual is a pivotal element of this conversation. The Opioid addictive use is greatest in the regions most affected by […]
Councelling can help you feel better Signs that therapy could be good for you(Adapted from an article written by Marcus Andrews) Do these statements sound familiar to you? “I don’t need counselling.” “It’s not that serious. I can handle it by myself.” “I’m fine! It’s my partner who needs therapy.” Despite what we tend to say aloud, perhaps you’ve […]