Mar 14, 2021 | Hormone Health, Men's Health, Pain, Seniors Health, Women's Health
Osteoporosis puts you at risk of fractures, particularly in women over the age of 50. If you’ve done a lot of physical activity, particularly high-impact activity when you were younger, that can protect you against the development of osteoporosis. But what...
Mar 13, 2021 | Coronavirus - COVID-19, Healthy Living, Mental Health
Having a routine in your life is really important for stability in this chaotic world. Having a routine in your life is really important for stability in this chaotic world. It’s about getting up at the same time each morning, it’s about going to bed at a...
Mar 12, 2021 | Gastrointestinal Health
Chronic gallstone pain can often be down the right hand side, just below your rib and made worse by eating a fatty meal. Hello, it’s Norman Swan here. People often ask what is gallstone pain? Well, it actually varies. Chronic gallstone pain can often be down the...
Mar 11, 2021 | Coronavirus - COVID-19, Coronavirus - Symptoms, First Aid and Self-Care, Healthy Living
Hello, it’s Norman Swan here. What to do about fever? Look, this is about common sense. What sort of symptoms do you have? Is it a cough and a cold or is it a blinding headache and you can’t stand the light? These are symptoms you’ve never had...
Mar 10, 2021 | Mental Health, Wellness
Help and empathy is available for anyone with mental health concerns. You only need to approach your doctor to receive a mental health care plan. Hello, it’s Norman Swan here. Some people don’t like asking for stuff, particularly if your mood is low or...
Mar 9, 2021 | First Aid and Self-Care
Hello, it’s Norman Swan here. If you get stung by a blue bottle and when you come out of the water, you’ve gotta try and get rid of the stings, not with your hand, but you can maybe use a towel. Obviously you won’t have a glove with you. Don’t...
Mar 8, 2021 | Bites and stings, First Aid and Self-Care
The Australian paralysis tick secretes a nerve toxin in its saliva. The tick may not be noticed until a search is instigated for it. Australian experts recommend the following first aid measures for attached adult ticks. Kill adult ticks where they are on your skin...
Mar 8, 2021 | First Aid and Self-Care, Healthy Living
Hello, it’s Norman Swan here. Tips for treating minor cuts? What kind of question is “What is a minor cut?” If you’re seeing flesh underneath and it’s bleeding a lot and it’s opening up, then you probably do need to talk to your...
Mar 8, 2021 | Exercise and Fitness, First Aid and Self-Care, Foot Health
Hello. It’s Norman Swan here. If you’ve got a sprain and it’s a true sprain, in other words, you’ve gone over on your ankle. It’s really sore. It’s a bit swollen. Then, you can use an ice pack or some bandage to keep the swelling...
Mar 8, 2021 | What We're Talking About
Welcome to the second edition of Practice Connect for 2021. We are looking forward to working with you throughout what’s going to be another momentous year. Enjoy this edition!
