March 20, 2019
Fungal toenail infections are unsightly and can lead to permanent deformities. This can interfere with your ability to wear shoes, walking, sports and other activities. Lunula Laser Therapy has produced some great results for some of our patients suffering from fungal toenail infections. The procedure time is approximately 12 minutes and most people require at […]
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February 27, 2019
Thank you to all patients who supported our Christmas raffles, we raised $1,000 across the Pro Health Care Foundation for the MS Society. Many thanks to all the local business for their generous prize donations.
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February 27, 2019
On Friday 2nd November 2018 the Pro Health Care Foundation held our Annual Golf Day at North Adelaide Golf Course where we successfully raised $2,000 for The Mary Potter Foundation. We would like to thank all of our sponsors and attendees for their time and support. A special thanks to our sponsors Marco Piteo from […]
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February 25, 2019
A filling and nutritious snack or turn this dish into a whole meal! This recipe is great to batch up for a week of morning tea’s or to prepare in advance for a quick and easy weekday meal. Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 30 minutes Serves 9 Ingredients 165g wholemeal self-raising flour 375g zucchini, grated 200g […]
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February 25, 2019
Good health necessarily denotes the wellbeing of a whole person, that is, an optimally functioning physical body along with a robust, satisfying mental activity and emotional stability. When physical presentations trouble a person, visiting a medical practitioner appears to be a commonly accepted and often encouraged practice. However, how often do we pay attention to, […]
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February 25, 2019
The flu vaccine protects you from getting influenza, a common illness caused by the influenza viruses (A and B). The infection affects the nose, throat, bronchi and occassionally, the lungs. Each year the vaccine is different, and contains the latest, most common strains of the virus. You need to have the vaccination every year to […]
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February 25, 2019
Good health is essential for everyday activities and quality living. A woman’s unique biological design and gender-related issues can increase vulnerability to certain health issues and disease. These issues can have a significant impact on health. So looking after your health, and having regular Women’s Health checks are very important, even when you feel fit […]
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December 5, 2018
Serves 4 Meatballs 500g Lamb Mince 1tsp crushed garlic 1 tsp crushed ginger 1 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1/4 cup mint leaves, finely chopped Salad 1 can chickpeas rinsed and drained 2-3 medium carrots peeled and grated 2 cups pumpkin peeled and cut to approximately 1cm dice 2 […]
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December 5, 2018
What would happen if we decided not to worry about our weight? Would this mean we would overeat and consequently gain weight? Does this mean we would be less healthy? The definition of dieting is the practise of eating food in a regulated and supervised fashion to decrease, maintain, or increase body weight, or to […]
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December 5, 2018
Whether you have completed your family, or are looking to start one, family planning can seem like a daunting discussion. There is a wide variety of contraceptive options available and it is important to find one which works for your individual situation. Let’s take a brief look at the latest recommendations for effective contraception. Condoms […]
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December 5, 2018
Achilles tendonitis refers to inflammation of the Achilles tendon, usually resulting from overuse associated with a change of intensity/duration of an activity, changes in footwear or training surfaces. The Achilles tendon is an extension of the calf muscle and inserts into the back of the heel bone. What causes Achilles Tendonitis? With summer upon us, […]
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December 5, 2018
In recent times, Dry needling has become a treatment technique that many Physiotherapists and Remedial Massage Therapists commonly use to treat myofascial trigger point pain. There are mainly two types of Dry Needling, superficial dry needling (SDN) and deep dry needling (DDN). SDN involves the insertion of a needle into the skin immediately overlaying a […]
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December 5, 2018
Summer is a peak period for holidays and travel. If you are planning an overseas adventure it’s important to ensure that you and your family are up to date with the immunisation schedule and that you obtain any additional vaccines recommended for your chosen destination. Immunity to past vaccinations may reduce over time so you […]
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November 7, 2018
A procedure that has been widely used for sports injuries is now available for sufferers of joint pain and inflammation. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections are a process that basically harnesses the body’s own healing process and applies it to affected areas. Pro Health Care’s Dr Joshua Yee explains. “Our blood is predominantly comprised of red blood […]
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October 24, 2018
An opportunity has become available for a professional, friendly doctor, who possesses high clinical standards and is an excellent communicator, to join our modern, well equipped and well supported Family Practice on Kensington Road, Norwood. Our Kensington Road Practice is a private billing clinic with full-time nursing, multi-disciplinary and support staff readily accessible. On-site facilities include: Microscopic Ear […]
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September 4, 2018
Embarassing and sometimes painfully disfiguring, toenail fungus is one of the most common foot ailments seen by podiatrists today. And until recently, sufferers of ‘onychomycosis’ had few options for safely and effectively restoring strong, clear and healthy nails. Onychomycosis is a fungal nail infection. It is very common, estimated to affect at least 10% of […]
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September 4, 2018
Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 cup brown long grain rice 1/2 red onion diced 1/4 cup coriander leaves and stems roughly chopped 2 long red chillies (seeds removed) roughly chopped 2 cloves garlic roughly chopped 5cm piece fresh ginger peeled and roughly chopped 2 teaspoons ground turmeric 2 cups salt reduced chicken stock 2 chicken breast […]
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August 30, 2018
This Spring, we are focusing on Men’s Health, with this in mind let’s consider a cricket team as a metaphor for a bloke. We begin with the captain – Brain/mental health: He collects information and makes decisions for the whole team. He is vulnerable to stressful events, sometimes he carries a load for too long […]
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August 30, 2018
If you are looking to start a family planning can seem like a daunting discussion. With all the information available, where do you start? We will take a brief look at the latest recommendations for pre-pregnancy preparation and choices for antenatal care. Pre-Pregnancy Preparation Getting ready to have a baby is an exciting time, and […]
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August 30, 2018
Musculoskeletal pain in children can occur during or after a growth spurt. This pain can be aggravated by sporting activities which involve running, jumping or poor posture. The underlying cause of the pain is usually muscular and more pronounced in the lower limbs. As the bones develop and grow faster than muscle, the muscles are […]
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