2017

  • Why You Can't Buy Bread on a Low-Iodine Thyroid Cancer Diet (and What to Eat Instead)

    If you're due to undergo radioactive iodine treatment for your thyroid cancer, you'll need to follow a low-iodine diet for two weeks before your appointment. Most doctors will tell you that seafood and dairy are off-limits, but naturally-iodised foods aren't the only dangers you need to watch out for. Iodised salt is one obviously food you have to avoid, but more surprisingly, another major culprit is bread from your local store.
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  • What To Expect When You're Offered Genetic Counselling During Pregnancy

    Forty years ago, the average age of an Australian woman giving birth was 25, but these days it is now over 30. However, once a woman reaches 35, they are then classed as a higher-risk pregnancy than those under 35. Having just discovered you are pregnant with your first child at 39, you are already anxious about the possibility of your child suffering a genetic deformity due to your age. Genetic counselling is one option you will be offered as your pregnancy progresses, so now is the time to become better informed about what genetic counselling is.
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  • Two Types of Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders

    Gastrointestinal disorders are one of the most common ailments people develop as they age. Moreover, since digestive disorders cover a wide assortment of conditions, chances are you will develop at least one or more of these problems in your lifetime. However, just because the likelihood of developing a gastrointestinal disease is high does not mean you cannot take measures to minimise the risk of you developing these disorders. One of the categories of gastrointestinal problems is functional disorders.
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  • Understanding Cow's Milk Protein Allergy In Babies

    Some babies are born with cow's milk protein allergy (CMPA), and they experience discomfort due to milk protein causing inflammation in the lining of their gut. CMPA doesn't just affect formula-fed babies, as the breastmilk of mothers who consume dairy products can cause a reaction in some infants. Babies with CMPA are often irritable, particularly after feeds, and cry for long periods of time despite not being tired, hungry or needing changed.
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  • What to Expect From a Hearing Test

    Your doctor may conduct a rudimentary test before referring you on to an ear, nose and throat clinic which can work out if a hearing aid is appropriate. Ear examinations are conducted for all sorts of reasons, such as looking for foreign bodies in the ear canal or because of dizziness that may have been felt. However, one of the chief reasons to go for an aural examination with a medical professional is, of course, due to a perception in hearing loss.
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  • How to Protect Your Eyes During Your Studies

    From watching PowerPoint presentations to working their way through lengthy reading lists, most students rely on their eyes to help them learn. However, all that reading and screen time can put the eyes under a lot of strain. Here are four ways to help protect your eyesight during your studies. 1. Get Your Eyes Checked Wearing glasses that have an outdated prescription can strain your eyes, which could lead to headaches or fatigue.
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  • Spotting the Signs of Prostate Problems Early

    Symptoms of problems with your prostate could be a sign of enlargement, inflammation (prostatitis) or prostate cancer, so it's important to spot the early warnings so you can get treatment. Prostate disorders are common in men over 50 and are usually not serious. The treatment you may need could vary in its nature but needn't be anything to be concerned about. Prostate inflammation can be treated with medication, and the symptoms of an enlarged prostate can often be improved through lifestyle changes.
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  • Five Reasons to See a Physiotherapist When You Are Pregnant or Postpartum

    When you think of physiotherapy, you may think of rehabilitation after an injury or learning to cope with a long-term disability. In most cases, people don't think about using physiotherapy to prepare for childbirth. However, if you are pregnant, you may want to consider using physiotherapy in some or all of the following ways. 1. Address Neck and Back Pain Being pregnant can lead to a lot of back and neck pain, and even after you have the baby, carrying it around can strain your muscles.
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