Posted in Chronic Illness

Nutrition and Immunity

Posted on 21 July 2020
Nutrition and Immunity
COVID-19 is a novel virus, meaning it has never been in circulation within the human population before, therefore long term research isn't available on treatment options. However, good principles of nutritional medicine are likely to be supportive to strengthen the immune system. 

The immune system is a complex whole-body system that is mainly housed in the gut wall and through the body via the antibody system, white blood cells and lymph nodes. These collections of tissues are the ...
Posted in:VitaminsPreventative MedicineMen's HealthChildren's HealthChronic IllnessHealth and Well BeingFamily GPCOVID-19  

The Transforming Power of Gratitude

Posted on 24 June 2020
The Transforming Power of Gratitude
Last week my uncle was awarded an Australian Fire Services Medal in the Queen's birthday honours list in recognition of his 48-year career in the CFA. In a newspaper interview, he said, "It was a very rewarding job, I worked with fantastic people and I believed absolutely in what we were doing." I know he has a chronic debilitating illness, but the gratitude shown by this community recognition has transformed him, his life has meaning and purpose, despite his real physical suffe...
Posted in:Chronic IllnessHealth and Well BeingMental Health  

Hypertension

Posted on 2 December 2018
Hypertension
Is hypertension the same as high blood pressure?  Yes

Why is it important? Because if we don't treat it, it puts us at risk of damaging our internal blood vessels and risking them bursting.

The outcome of this is commonly a stroke or aneurysm. It is also a major risk factor for heart disease and micro-vascular dementia. If you are over the age of 50 years, it is important to get your blood pressure checked yearly at the very least. The reason why you need to check it, is that high...
Posted in:Women's HealthPreventative MedicineMen's HealthChronic IllnessHealth and Well BeingFamily GP  

Got more than one burning question about your health?

Posted on 22 October 2018
Got more than one burning question about your health?
Meet the Rosebud GPs with time for your whole health story If you're proactive about your health, you might like to meet Whole Medicine's integrative GPs. DR Marina Mc Pherson (MBBS, B. Sci (Biomedical) FRACGP DR Marina has been practicing integrative family medicine for more than 10 years. She is passionate about educating people about their health - inspiring and empowering them to live their best and most optimal life. Marina completed her studies in post-graduate medicine at F...
Posted in:Women's HealthPreventative MedicineMen's HealthChildren's HealthSkin HealthChronic IllnessHealth and Well BeingFamily GP  

Do you suffer from sleep apnea?

Posted on 25 September 2018
Do you suffer from sleep apnea?
Did you know that sleep is one of the most important factor for long term mental and physical health?

Even short-term sleep deprivation is associated with a poorer productivity and poorer mental health. Sleep is a vital time for rest, rejuvenation and cellular repair. It is during sleep that our immune system does it's finest work, alongside the liver detoxification, hormonal balance, emotional regulation and gut function.

Alarmingly teenagers and even small children are getting into ba...
Posted in:Women's HealthPreventative MedicineMen's HealthChildren's HealthChronic IllnessHealth and Well BeingFamily GP  
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