Posts by Family Health GP

Advice on holistic high blood pressure management Most people with high blood pressure have it and don’t even know so we look at steps you can take to prevent, manage and treat it. Doctors regularly monitor patients because most people with high blood pressure have no symptoms. They may feel completely fine which is why…

What are some key health issues facing women? While men and women both can be susceptible to chronic health problems, there are certain issues which affect women differently and more severely. Women’s Health doesn’t just focus on the issues of breast cancer, cervical cancer or pregnancy, there are other conditions that you need to be…

Medicare gives Australian residents access to free or subsidised treatment from doctors and specialists, both in and out of hospital. But it’s important to know that not all health professionals bulk-bill. So, before you make an appointment to see a GP, call the practice and ask them if they offer this service. That way you…

Did you know that two in three Australians will develop skin cancer in their lifetime? The good news is that if skin cancer is caught early, it can be treated with little or no scarring and there are high odds of eliminating it entirely. Often, your doctor may even detect the growth at a precancerous…