Geelong Medical & Health Group News

Easy Ways to Recover From a Cold or Flu As Soon As Possible

March 12 2018

First, the bad news: There’s no actual cure for cold or flu. But on the bright side, these viruses do tend to clear up pretty quickly—within 3 to 10 days, in most cases. While you can’t kill the bugs with medications, you can treat the symptoms so you feel more comfortable and prevent complications, like...


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Yummy & Healthy Sunday Recipe: Smokey Baked Chicken

March 11 2018

What a great dinner to make any time of the day. The flavours of smokey paprika make this chicken dish delicious. This recipe is low fat, low sugar and high protein. Food Photography courtesy of Factory59. Servings: 2  | Serving size: 540g Ingredients 1 large chicken breast, no skin 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 can...


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4 Surprising Things That Might Actually Cause Alzheimer’s Disease

March 9 2018

Some amount of forgetfulness – say, forgetting where you parked your car after you leave the shops— is normal, especially when you’re busy or have a lot on your mind. But for something like 1 in 10 Australians, that forgetfulness will eventually progress into Alzheimer’s disease. Decades of research have shown that the buildup in...


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Reasons Your Toes Keep Cramping & How To Prevent It

March 8 2018

Most of the time, these cramps can be treated with DIY remedies. You know that strange thing when your toes start twitching and involuntarily twisting around each other? Or when you wake up in the middle of the night with your foot flexed, immovable, and shooting with pain? What is with those cramps? “They’re usually...


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5 Home Remedies for Acid Reflux That Relieve Heartburn Fast

March 8 2018

Most people get heartburn once in a while—that achy, fiery feeling in your chest after polishing off a big, fatty meal, also known as acid reflux. What is that, exactly? “At base, reflux is stomach juice moving from the stomach up into the esophagus or further up,” says Kevin Ghassemi, MD, a gastroenterologist and associate director of clinical...


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8 Ways To Fight Fatigue With Food

March 7 2018

Fatigue is a very common complaint nutritionists hear and more often than not, they choose to accept that tiredness is the norm. However, this is far from the truth! We don’t have to live with feelings of fatigue and to help get your vitality back, here are eight ways to heal fatigue with nutrition. 1. Eat...


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Reduce Cholesterol Fast with the Right Food

March 6 2018

When we hear the mention of cholesterol, we often feel worried that ours has gone up, putting us at risk of heart problems, congested arteries, and the like. After all, with the kinds of food that we are eating nowadays, it is not really a surprise to find that most of us are at risk...


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How To Keep Your Heart Healthy

March 5 2018

The best way to look after your heart is with a healthy lifestyle. Portrait of Happy Family In Park Be smoke-free  Being smoke-free is one of the best things you can do to protect your heart. Manage your blood cholesterol Cholesterol is a fatty substance carried in your blood. Your body needs cholesterol to be...


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Yummy & Healthy Sunday Recipe: Beef Kofta with Tzatziki

March 4 2018

Try this delicious and fresh Middle Eastern addition to your BBQs. Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 10 mins | Serves: 4   Ingredients 2 cloves garlic, peeled 2 cups mint leaves 1 cup low-fat Greek yoghurt 1 Lebanese cucumber, grated and squeezed of extra moisture 400 g lean beef mince 2 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp ground...


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What to Do When Your Nose Bleeds

March 3 2018

Most nosebleeds are mild and do not last long. Nosebleeds are common in children and older people with medical conditions, but can also occur after an injury or cold. If you have a nosebleed: lean forward and firmly pinch the nose below the bridge (the bony part), for 10 minutes non-stop then let go and see if the bleeding has...


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