Weight loss superfoods PART 2 (Spices)
Are you ready for part 2 of Weight Loss Superfoods? If you didn’t catch last fortnight’s post in early March – have a read of Part 1, on the unique properties of two very different ingredients – vinegar, and chia seeds, and how they can… Read more
Weight loss superfoods PART 1 (Vinegar and Chia)
A question, as GP’s, that we commonly get asked, is, what dietary changes can contribute to weight loss? Well, many of us know that a lower-carbohydrate, plant-based, low glycaemic index diet will help, but what about specific foods that help with weight loss? In this… Read more
Cancer-fighting foods essential for your pantry. Part 1 – Flax Seed
Flaxseeds were one of the first foods to ever be considered to be “health foods”, treasured for their purported healing properties since at least Ancient Greek times. Flaxseeds are one of the richest plant sources of essential omega-3 fatty acids, as well as, more importantly,… Read more
The Importance of Flu Shots this year in 2022
Annual flu shots are the most important measure to prevent influenza and its severe complications such as getting hospitalised. Flu shots are recommended for all people over 6 months of age. Flu shots are free for: – People aged over 65 years – Children aged… Read more
Do You Have Low Back Pain?
By Alex Fielding, D.PT, M.Chiro, B.Sc, ICSSP, Principal Physiotherapist at Your Health Sport and Spine (located within Dural Family Medical Practice, your local medical centre in Dural / Hills District) Lower Back Pain is one of the most common reasons why people from the Dural… Read more
Reflections on the Juggle of Being a Working-GP-Mum
By General Practitioner and Mum, Dr Radeeka Liyanage, MBBS, FRACGP, DCH Motherhood and work are at odds, and women who pursue both have to make endless trade-offs and compromises. As a full-time working GP-mum myself, I have realised how challenging this can be. But I… Read more
