Understanding Skin Checks

Posted on 29 April 2019

The majority of skin cancers that are diagnosed and treated early are curable. If you visit your doctor to have your skin checked, there are two things that may be done: Your skin will be examined, and the doctor will determine if the skin changes you are experiencing are as a result of skin cancer. More tests will be done to confirm the diagnosis. Then, the doctor will take a sample from the area to perform a biopsy. [Read More]

How Can a Gynaecologist Help You?

Posted on 28 February 2019

Gynaecologists are doctors who specialise in female reproductive organs. In order to become qualified, they complete at least eight years of education and are registered with a professional organisation. They can handle a variety of issues including obstetrics (pregnancy/childbirth), menstruation problems, fertility problems and sexually transmitted diseases. Women should start visiting a trusted gynaecologist at least once a year starting in their early teen years. In this way, disorders of the female reproductive organs and hormones can be diagnosed early on and treatment can begin. [Read More]

Managing A Sports Injury

Posted on 21 January 2019

The most common sports injuries include bruises, ligament sprains and muscle strains. They are categorised as soft tissue injuries. You may present symptoms such as pain, tenderness, swelling and bleeding. You may also have limited movement or difficulty in carrying out daily tasks. It is crucial that you know what to do and what to avoid immediately once the injury occurs. Immediately After The injury This applies to the minor injuries mentioned above. [Read More]

What to Expect When You Visit a Chiropractor

Posted on 5 December 2018

If you have been having severe back pain for quite some time, you need to see a chiropractor. The pain may be due to muscle or ligament strains, poor posture or other issues such as herniation, cancer or kidney problems, among others. Chiropractors use manual therapy to treat or manage musculoskeletal-related conditions. For this therapy to be effective, it is combined with lifestyle modification, exercise and nutritional advice. Here are some things you can expect to experience with an initial visit to a chiropractor. [Read More]

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Getting and Staying Healthy: A Health and Medical Blog

Health is one of our greatest assets you have. Regardless of how much money you have, you cannot buy good health, but everyone can take steps to help improve their health. If you're suffering from an illness or an issue such as chronic fatigue, I invite you to look at the posts on this site about getting healthy. On top of that, there are also going to be a number of posts on staying healthy, and I urge you to explore them as well. My name is Shawn. After a battle with cancer, I became extremely focused on health in a variety of ways. Thank you for reading.

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