Geelong Medical & Health Group News

Recipe Of The Week: Balsamic Pork With Celeriac Mash

January 25 2019

Slow-cooking the onions in stock and balsamic makes a deliciously sweet sauce for this low-cal pork fillet without any added sugar. Image credit: Jeremy Simons 0:20 Prep | 2:10 Cook | 4 Servings | Easy   INGREDIENTS 700g pork scotch fillet roast, fat trimmed 2 red onions, thinly sliced 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 2...


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Does Eating Less Really Make Your Stomach Shrink?

January 24 2019

Of course, said your mum, as she dutifully stuck to her diet of cottage cheese-filled rockmelon halves and cabbage soup. And though she might’ve been right about everything else, she was wrong about this one. We’ve all heard that thing about how cutting back on calories causes your appetite to reset. And how over time,...


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Surprising Sources of Vitamin C

January 23 2019

You will find that you can obtain this versatile nutrient from so many other sources aside from oranges and ascorbic acid tablets or capsules. Vitamin C is a very important nutrient. A water-soluble vitamin (excess amounts of it are flushed out of the body via the kidneys) and a powerful antioxidant, everyone knows that vitamin...


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Signs You’re Low on Vitamin B12

January 22 2019

The nutrients used to grow, maintain and repair our body come from the food we eat. But without enough of the right nutrients, such as in vitamin B12 deficiency, our health can be affected. Here are some signs to look out for: Numbness Do your hands, feet, or legs feel like they’re on “pins and...


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12 Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore

January 21 2019

Another morning and you’re stuck under the covers feeling achy all over. Your fingers barely budge, and your feet are tender. It will take a while to get your bones up and moving because every step is painful, at least until you’ve had a long, hot shower. What the heck is going on? If you’re...


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5 Tips To Improve Your Memory

January 18 2019

Do you ever reach for that word – or name – that’s just out of your grasp? It’s er, um… wait, it’ll come to me! Don’t worry, you can help boost your memory power with these simple ideas.     “I keep misplacing my car keys or mobile phone” Often we misplace personal possessions because we’re...


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10 Simple Habits That Encourage Healthy Eating

January 17 2019

When it comes to deciding what to cook and eat, many of us can get overwhelmed quickly. Whether it’s on social media, television or even on food packaging itself, we’re constantly bombarded with complex and often conflicting advice about what we should be eating. But it doesn’t have to be this hard. Good food should...


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Why Can’t I Sleep?

January 16 2019

Always exhausted? You’re not alone.   At least one-third of the adult population regularly suffers from significant sleep problems. Whether you struggle to fall asleep or can’t seem to stay that way, there’s a reason why the sleep you need is so elusive. Such as:  1. You check your phone before bed. Social media and...


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6 Easy Habits to Keep Migraines Away

January 15 2019

Simple habits can go far toward keeping migraines to a minimum. Here, a few everyday solutions.     Eat Often, Ache Less When we wait too long between meals, our blood sugar levels dip, which can trigger a migraine. Carry healthy snacks—a handful of unsalted nuts, organic dried fruit or vegetables with hummus—so you never get too depleted....


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6 Foods That Boost Your Mood

January 14 2019

Chocolate may be the first thing that comes to mind but, no, the science-backed food fixes here are filled with nutrients that actually help top up the feel-good chemicals such as dopamine and serotonin. They may already be on your shopping list but you may want to start stockpiling them in the office or your handbag...


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