Posted in Health and Well Being

What sort of chocolate is good for you at Easter?

Posted on 23 March 2018
What sort of chocolate is good for you at Easter?
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...
Posted in:Preventative MedicineHealth and Well BeingFamily GP  

Skin protection

Posted on 20 February 2018
Skin protection
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...
Posted in:Skin HealthHealth and Well BeingFamily GP  

5 back to school health tips

Posted on 30 January 2018
5 back to school health tips
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...
Posted in:Children's HealthHealth and Well BeingFamily GP  

Women's health at Whole Medicine

Posted on 19 December 2017
Women's health at Whole Medicine
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...
Posted in:Women's HealthPreventative MedicineHealth and Well Being  

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