What Causes Iron Deficiency? Symptoms & Treatment
Do you experience extreme fatigue, headaches, dizziness or shortness of breath? Does your skin look ashen or dull lately? Believe it or not, these symptoms may indicate iron deficiency anemia, and the best way to find out is to book an appointment with your GP. What Is Iron Deficiency Anemia?Iron deficiency anemia is a condition…
Do I Have Asthma? Facts, Symptoms & Types Of Asthma
Did you know that one in nine Australians has asthma? This means there’s a strong chance that your life, or the life of somebody you care about, is impacted by asthma. This article explores asthma information, including types of asthma, symptoms of asthma, how to manage asthma in an emergency, and the importance of developing…
Frequently Asked Questions About Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in Australia. In fact, two in three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the time they reach 70 years old. Here are some questions we are frequently asked about skin cancer symptoms, how to identify skin cancer, skin cancer prevention, and how skin cancers…
What Is Ear Vacuuming And How Can It Help?
If you’ve been living with constant ear pain or you regularly experience things like hearing loss, tinnitus, dizziness, or itchiness in your ears, then you may have a build-up of wax. Treatments in the past have involved ear syringes and a variety of liquids designed to soften the wax, however, this procedure was often messy…
Early Dementia Signs – Is Your Loved One At Risk?
There are over 400,000 people in Australia with dementia and of those around 55% are women. Dementia is the single greatest cause of disability in Australians over the age of 65, and it is the second leading cause of death in the country. However, dementia is not a normal part of the ageing process and…
Preparing For The Allergy Season | 8 Hay Fever Remedies
If you’re partial to hay fever, then the upcoming allergy season is certainly nothing to sneeze about (pardon the pun). Around three million Australians are affected by hay fever and although it can’t be cured, symptoms can be managed to some extent with preventative steps and both over-the-counter and prescription medications. If you’ve never taken…