Medical

OK, so we all have ailments, let’s share the best ways to manage them and how to avoid future ones.

Take better care of your health

by Dr Rob | Jan 5, 2021

How many times have you heard someone say, “If I could do it all over again, I’d take better care of my health”? Or have you heard people say, “If I get rid of this disease, I’ll eat right and exercise more frequently”? Unfortunately, we don’t all receive that second chance.

Overeat Yesterday?

by Dr Rob | Dec 26, 2020

You don’t have to deprive yourself of all those holiday goodies and certainly don’t get stuck in guilt if you’ve eaten too much. Eat leisurely, and savour the holiday goodness. After which, try taking a short walk to aid digestion and burn a few calories – every little helps.

Understanding Osteoporosis

by Dr Rob | Oct 19, 2020

Osteoporosis is called the silent thief because you do not experience any symptoms, the first time you know about it is when a bone snaps unexpectedly. Osteoporosis means “porous bones” and it is a condition where the skeleton becomes very fragile and the bones break easily.

Aerobic vs. Anaerobic Exercise

by Dr Rob | Aug 10, 2020

Aerobic literally means “with oxygen”. This is an exercise that can be done to lose weight and regain health.

The A to Z of Vitamin C

by Dr Rob | Jul 23, 2020

Vitamin supplements can be very important in prevention of unwanted health ailments that are partially caused by vitamin deficiencies.

Understanding Back Pain

by Dr Rob | Jul 21, 2020

Backpain is a common phenomenon in Australia with nearly 80% of the population over 40 suffering from it at one point or another. The overuse of the muscles in the back or a strain/injury to the muscles and ligaments supporting the spine are the most common causes of back pain.