Hey! My name is Marley and this is my health advice blog. Maintaining your health is easy when you are young. However, as you get older, you may develop illnesses and disorders as a result of your lifestyle choices. When I hit the age of 50 years old, I suddenly realised that I had a lot of problems which I had been ignoring for a long time. I decided to visit my doctor and seek help. Over the past year, I have worked closely with my doctor to improve my lifestyle and my health. I hope my blog inspires you to do the same.
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Marley's Health Advice
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Finding the Care That Suits You Best
25 July 2018
Ageing may not be easy, but maintaining your independence is possible through the use of in-home health care services. Just as no two people are the same, each individual's health, level of ability and preferences about how they like to live are different. If you have been considering your options as ageing, illness or disability is making it harder to maintain your daily routine, you may want to consider the wide range of home health care services available in Australia.
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3 Steps To Plan A Visit To A Bulk Billing GP For Your Back Pain
5 June 2018
If you intend to visit a bulk billing GP to discuss your intense back pain issue, then you need to be prepared with the right information to get the most out of your appointment. A good bulk billing GP can become a confidante and advisor when it comes to helping you ease your chronic back pain. Here are some steps to properly plan a visit to a bulk billing medical centre for your back pain.
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3 Ways to Protect Your Eyes When Carrying Out DIY Projects
30 April 2018
Are you a DIY enthusiast that carries out most of their home improvement projects? If so, you should be aware of the potential risk of harming the eyes during such projects; the eyes are quite sensitive. A small splinter lodged in your eye can cause severe irritation and redness, earning you a visit to the emergency room. As you go about mowing the garden, painting your house and cutting down trees in your yard, take the following precautions to protect your eyes from injury and maintain proper eye health.
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How to Talk to Your GP About Mental Health
26 March 2018
It is estimated that one in five Australians will experience a mental health problem each year. Knowing how to recognise the signs that you may be mental distress and how to talk to your GP about how you are feeling can help you to get the treatment and support you need. Below is a guide which will help you to prepare for and get the most out of your appointment.
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Pain Medication: Should You Choose Compounded Transdermal Drugs?
8 March 2018
Transdermal compounded analgesics are prepared to match the specific pain management needs of each patient. Also, these customised drugs are not taken orally like most systemic drugs. Instead, the active ingredients in the painkillers are delivered into the bloodstream through the skin. If you are managing chronic pain and have found that standard oral medication is unsuitable for your condition, you should look into this alternative. Here are the primary advantages of choosing compounded transdermal analgesics for your pain management regime.