2018 - How is Your Health?

Important Ways to Preserve Your Back Health

21 August 2018
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Lower back pain may come from many sources, but the most common reason is an injury during work – lifting/carrying heavy loads or not taking good care of yourself after childbirth. The lower back consists of muscle, bone and connective and nerve tissues, all of which are made to withstand a limited physical load. When any of these are damaged, a lot of pain can result, and this can carry on for the rest of one's life, getting worse in old age because of natural bone deterioration. Read More

Signs That You Should Check in with Your Optometrist

28 June 2018
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Being the most common type of eye and vision specialists, optometrists, ophthalmic opticians, or simply eye doctors, should be the first person you call if you have a problem with your eyes. However, with some eye and vision problems only showing symptoms seemingly unrelated to your vision, it can sometimes be hard to know when exactly you should pester your local optometrist for a quick unscheduled visit. So, what are some signs that you should be concerned, and maybe stop procrastination you next eye check? Read More

Could Remedial Massage Techniques Help You Take Control of Your Migraines?

14 May 2018
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Migraines are often misunderstood by people who have never had one. Those who don't know better frequently fail to realise they're more than just a headache and have no idea how debilitating they can be. For people who do get migraines, however, the extent of their impact is all too familiar. Visual disturbance, nausea and dizziness are just some of the symptoms you might experience, with migraines often making it difficult to carry on with normal activities. Read More

How to Ensure That You Are as Prepared as Possible for the Big Marathon Ahead

16 April 2018
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Are you planning to have a go at the Sydney Marathon? This may be the first time that you've ever attempted something as big as this, but you have been in full training for many months already. While you may feel as if you are well prepared, you must nevertheless be very careful to prepare precisely in the days leading up to the big event. From a physiological point of view, here are some things you need to do (and not do) so that you have the best chance of matching your target time. Read More

Safety Tips to Minimise Your Vulnerability to Skin Cancer

13 March 2018
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As temperatures are on the rise globally, there has been an increased concern about skin cancer, especially in Australia, where the weather is favourable for a majority of the year, which translates in people spending more time outdoors in direct exposure to the sun. Since avoiding the sun is not a viable technique to protect yourself from the potential risk of skin cancer, it is crucial for individuals to know how best to shield themselves when they are outdoors. Read More

About Me

How is your health? This may seem like a simple question but it is, in fact, a potentially complex one. A lot of things can go wrong with the human body and unfortunately, a lot of those things may be hidden from sight. I thought that everything was great. But it turns out that I had super high blood pressure, I was overweight and I also had a problem with my knees. Thankfully, when I finally went to see a doctor, he was able to help me out! I decided to start this blog so I could encourage others to look after their health.