Flu season is fast approaching and the new flu vaccination is coming soon. However, there is more that can be done to boost your immunity this winter than relying solely on the vaccine. The flu vaccine will offer you some protection from the potentially serious effects of the influenza virus, but most of us will simply suffer from the common cold or other viruses like rhinovirus. So, the flu vaccine does nothing to protect us against this more common but admittedly less severe infection. Fo...

If you are like me you love to eat chocolate.  However, not just any chocolate. I like to eat the varieties that are often referred to as "superfoods." When Easter comes around we are ready for that chocolate hit. Why not have a chocolate choice that is both healthy and absolutely delicious? There is substantial scientific evidence to support the health benefits of cacao and dark chocolate. Cacao Cacao has a reputation for being one of the great superfoods.  Known as o...

Plus, tell-tale signs of when you need a GP to check your skin. As beach-side residents, we all know the importance of protecting our skin from dangerous ultraviolet (UV) radiation during summer. After all, overexposure to UV rays while at the beach, playing sports or even visiting fruit farms and wineries can cause wrinkles and skin and eye damage. It can also lead to skin cancer. In fact, Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, with two in every three Australia...

Easy ways to help your child stay healthy as term one kicks off. There's no doubt the start of the school year is an exciting time, but it also means an increased risk of exposure to viruses and illness for your child. Here are five things you need to know to help your family stay healthy as term one gets underway. 1. Physical Factors
While classroom learning is an integral part of every child's school day and a level of digital activity is also accepted staying active is one of the...

Looking after the health of women is vital for the overall wellbeing of our community.
Here's how Whole Medicine can help. When it comes to the health of our Mornington Peninsula community, women are particularly important. The reason being many women not only look after themselves, but they also provide much of the care and nurturing for their children, partner and ageing parents. What's more, women support each other as friends and when they fall pregnant, meaning their health is...