Do you believe these myths about fever?
Fever makes parents anxious. However, fever is now known to be a good thing, and parental concerns are usually misplaced. Do you believe any of these myths? Myth: Fever is bad for you Fever is a symptom of an underlying illness, usually a viral infection and, in...
IBD: Maintenance Medication Vital
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a term used to describe two conditions, ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, both of which cause inflammation of the bowel. The warning signs of IBD IBD can occur at any age, but often begins between the ages of 15 – 30 years....
Don’t ignore affairs of the heart (women)
Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer for Australian women? In fact, women are 4 times more likely to die from heart disease than breast cancer. What is your ‘absolute risk’? Your ‘absolute risk’ of cardiovascular disease (heart, stroke and blood...
Are you taking care of your skin barrier?
Preserving the ‘skin barrier’ is the principal aim of skin care, especially for people with dry or sensitive skin. Damage to the skin barrier also contributes to a range of skin disorders including eczema and psoriasis. The skin barrier is the thin, protective outer...