It’s easy to overlook the support services offered by medical centres, as they tend to be thought of as GP clinics for the treatment of common ailments, such as bacterial infections and minor skin complaints. However, there are a number of ways your medical centre can support you on your weight management journey. In addition to making a referral for specialised dietetic support, managing medication dosages as your weight changes and running clinics that offer blood pressure monitoring, medical centres can support weight management in the following three ways.…
A Doppler ultrasound is a non-invasive test that utilises reflected sound waves to detect the pattern of blood flow. This technology helps to show how blood flows through your veins and arteries, especially in the neck, arms and legs. With a Doppler ultrasound, doctors can detect blocked or narrowing of veins and arteries that restrict the flow of blood, which can be a risk factor for stroke when occurring in the neck.…
Dealing with bad breath or dandruff that causes smelly hair can be disgusting, especially if you have friends that hang around you often. The bad smell from your mouth or hair doesn’t just make you look ‘loose’ on hygiene standards but also taints your image in a big way. But did you know the situation could be worse if the stench wafted up from your feet? Bromodosis is a medical condition that causes smelly feet, and it involves the thousands of sweat glands on the feet.…
