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Hello! My name is Meg and this is my new blog. I am not a doctor and I do not have any formal medical training. However, what I do have is a lot of experience of hospitals, clinics and disease. I was diagnosed with lung cancer two years ago. When I received the news, I was devastated. Thankfully, I had a great medical team around me who looked after me every step of the way. My doctor explained everything I needed to know about my illness and how I could help myself to recover. I am now in remission and I want to help others who are unwell.

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What to Do If Back Pain Has You Sidelined

24 September 2019
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Famed novelist Leo Tolstoy said that the human body is a 'machine for living', but you may have taken his advice too literally last week, as you certainly appear to have overdone it. You're suffering from some excruciating lower back pain, which is the body's way of telling you that you have overstepped the mark. What have you done wrong and what could you change in the future, but more importantly, how can you fix this? Read More …

What Are the Benefits of Physiotherapy ?

7 August 2019
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People will see a physiotherapist, or physio, for a number of different reasons, normally related to some type of accident or illness that has happened, either at home or in the workplace.  What Does a Physio Do? A physio will see someone for a number of different reasons and will start off with a physiothaerapy consultation, similar to that of a GP or dentist. These can include treatment following an injury, often sports or exercise-related. Read More …

Why Do You Need to Fast Before an Abdominal Ultrasound?

28 February 2019
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If you're booked in for an abdominal ultrasound, then you'll be given a set of instructions telling you how to prepare for the procedure. These instructions will tell you if you need to fast before the procedure and how long you should fast for. Why do you need to fast before you have your ultrasound? Can you eat or drink anything at all during this period? Fasting Makes Abdominal Ultrasounds More Effective Read More …

Your Quick Guide to Using a Mole Removal Service

28 February 2019
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Discovering a mole that you believe is suspicious can often feel like a worrying experience. In many cases, an unusual mole isn't an indicator that there's anything serious happening. However, you might want to attend your local skin cancer clinic to rule out the chance of metastatic disease. Sometimes, this means using a mole removal service, so now's a good time to learn more about how they work. Why Do People Choose to Have Moles Removed? Read More …

How Your OTC Pharmaceutical Supplier Can Help With Headaches

28 February 2019
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As a common condition that affects people from throughout Australia, headaches are rarely pleasant. Whether they're there due to stress, too much sun or tension, your customers will probably seek an over-the-counter (OTC) treatment to find relief. If you want to diversify how you help your customers treat their headaches, here's what to look for from your OTC pharmaceutical supplier. Paracetamol-Based Products Paracetamol has been used to treat headaches since the end of the 19th century. Read More …