April 12, 2021
During my years as a psychologist I have seen and heard many stories of trauma and despair. As a firm advocate for the protection of children, one of the most disturbing issues I come across relates to parental alienation. What it is, “…a disorder that arises primarily in the context of child custody disputes. Its […]
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April 12, 2021
Pre-Nutrition It is recommended to eat around 2-4 hours prior to a training session or game AND a small snack 1-2 hours prior to a training session or game is also appropriate to fuel your body stores. Everyone is different to what they like to eat (and what sits nicely in their stomach). When considering […]
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April 12, 2021
Ingredients • 3-4 bananas • 1/3 cup EVOO • 1/3 cup honey • 2 eggs • ¼ cup milk (any of your choice) • 1 tsp bi-carb soda • 1 tsp cinnamon • 1 cup self-rising flour (I use wholemeal self-rising flour) • ½ cup coconut flour • ½ tsp salt Method 1. Pre-heat the […]
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March 1, 2021
Have you considered your knee pain may be starting from the feet? Knee pain can occur as a sudden onset or develop over a long period of time. Our Podiatrist often sees chronic/overuse knee injuries where the pain has developed gradually over several weeks or months. The type of pain that may be experienced can […]
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March 1, 2021
Participating in sports extends beyond keeping children physically fit. It also helps develop social skills, to work as a team, aids in the regulation of emotions to perform under pressure and enhances self-esteem along with other health benefits. However, participation in sports has its risks and raises concerns for the safety of the child, as […]
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March 1, 2021
DIABETES, we hear about it all the time in the media but what actually is it, why is it a problem and is it really relevant to you? Well, we should ALL be concerned about the risk of this disease as it can affect anyone, it often has devastating health effects and causes much strain […]
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December 7, 2020
As we approach warmer weather after a long year, many of us are dreaming of sunny afternoons spent at the beach or in the backyard. However, we are all aware that this could come at a cost – every day, primary care doctors in clinical practice around Australia encounter the negative effects of sun exposure. […]
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December 7, 2020
Strength for Life is a program designed by the Council on the Aging (COTA) and is aimed at promoting health and well-being amongst people over 50 and over 40 for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders. Evidence indicates that regular physical activity can have a positive effect on global muscle strength, cardiac and […]
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December 7, 2020
Foot problems relating to skin and nail care can have a detrimental effect on quality of life. Without regular maintenance, minor foot problems can become major issues requiring extra treatment. Our feet carry us throughout our entire lives, yet they are often neglected. Long/in-grown/thick nails, dry and cracked skin, athletes foot among many other nail […]
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December 7, 2020
Dizziness is a broad, non-specific term used to describe a false sensation of motion of the body. Associated dizziness symptoms may include: light-headedness, giddiness and unsteadiness. Vertigo differs as it involves a specific sensation of the room/ environment spinning. Vertigo is highly characteristic of an inner ear (vestibular) issue, while dizziness can have numerous contributing […]
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December 7, 2020
Many of us struggle to avoid snacking on foods we know we shouldn’t have too often, and for many it is harder over the holiday period. By getting a bit of insight into your cravings and habits, and having a strategic action plan ahead of time to help manage them, you can help to reduce […]
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December 7, 2020
Serves 2 Ingredients • 1 very ripe avocado • 1 very ripe banana • 2 tbsp almond butter • 2 tbsp cocoa powder • (Optional) 2 soft, pitted medjool dates if you like it a bit sweeter Method 1. Place all ingredients into a blender or food processor. Purée until smooth. 2. Can be refrigerated, […]
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November 23, 2020
Our team of practitioners are pleased to inform that we will be returning to normal consultations this week with the following guidelines: Doctors will maintain a preference for Telehealth Appointments for the vulnerable Any patients with Upper Respiratory Tract infections will not be seen until Covid Screening and Testing is undertaken Allied Health Practitioners will […]
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November 19, 2020
In response to state imposed restrictions, Pro Health Care would like to make our patients aware of the following measures that have been put in place through to Wednesday, 25th November; All Doctors and Psychologists will encourage appointments via Telehealth Consultation with only limited patient contact where absolutely necessary. All clinics will be limiting entry […]
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September 7, 2020
What is it? Osgood-Schlatter’s Disease (OSD), also known as osteochondrosis or traction apophysitis of the tibial tubercle, is a common cause of anterior knee pain in children. It involves excessive patellar tendon traction over the growth plate at the top of the shin bone (tibial tubercle) during periods of skeletal maturation (ossification). The ossification process […]
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September 7, 2020
We all have good days and bad days; but is there a connection between the way we feel and the foods we eat? Which comes first? Poor diet or depression? Being depressed certainly makes us more likely to eat unhealthy foods. However, researchers have also found that a healthy diet is associated with a significantly […]
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September 7, 2020
Healthy Nachos 15 minutes • Serves 4 Ingredients 2 small wholemeal tortillas, cut into triangles Spray olive oil 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 small red onion, finely chopped 1/2 red capsicum, seeded, finely chopped 2 carrots, peeled, grated 1 teaspoon Mexican chilli powder 400g can no added salt diced tomato 200g can no added salt red […]
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September 7, 2020
As of 1st of August, Pro Health Care is pleased to announce that we have merged with “The Terrace Family Practice”, located at 3/70 Walkerville Terrace, Walkerville. This clinic provides medical services with 3 local GP’s including Dr Bill Britten-Jones, Dr Clare Fairweather and Dr Amy Moten. Dr Marco Gleeson will be joining the team […]
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September 7, 2020
Men are known for bottling things up. However, trying to go it alone when you are feeling down increases the risk of depression or anxiety going unrecognised and untreated. Depression is a high-risk factor for suicide and plays a contributing role to the big difference in suicide rates for men and women. On average, one […]
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September 7, 2020
With the onset of COVID-19 it has become more important for asthma sufferers to be vigilant about the management of their condition. There is no specific data yet to suggest that people with asthma are at a higher risk of contracting the virus. Nor is there any evidence to suggest that people with asthma have […]
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