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When to Call Your Doctor About Abdominal Pain

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Abdominal pain is a fairly common occurrence and it usually isn't serious. Although it's possible to manage it at home in most cases, there are some occasions where you'll need to see a doctor. By understanding what some of them are, you can make appropriate decisions about your health. You Recently Encountered Trauma If you've recently encountered significant abdominal trauma, such as a kick or impact with a blunt object, you need to take associated pain seriously.

7 January 2020

4 Reasons Why Micro BTE Hearing Aids Are Perfect For Mining Employees And Contractors

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Mining can be an incredibly lucrative industry for both employers and employees, but it can take a heavy toll on your body. The incredible noise generated by mining equipment and processes can severely damage your hearing, even if you are careful to use proper ear protection, and it's no surprise that many mining employees and contractors require hearing aids to compensate for mining-induced hearing loss. Micro BTE (behind-the-ear) hearing aids are ideal for use by miners and mining employees who suffer from hearing loss.

4 November 2019

How to Choose Which Employees Should Receive First Aid Training

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Having employees trained in first aid in your company is a sensible idea, especially if you work in an industrial environment that has a higher risk of accidents. If you've decided that it is time to send someone off on a first aid training course, then you need to decide who can do this job.  What's the best way to do this? Ask For Volunteers There's no point in telling people to take on first aid responsibilities.

8 October 2019

What You Need To Know About Cataracts

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cataracts can be a scary diagnosis, but thanks to modern medicine, we have ways of treating and completely reverting this disease. If you want to know more about this disease and treatment options, read on for some helpful information: What are cataracts? Cataracts are commonly linked to ageing, and they occur with a clouding in the eye lens. This eventually leads to vision loss and can happen in either one or both of the eyes.

22 August 2019

Aspects To Consider As You Choose a Physiotherapist

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Have you decided to seek physio treatment as per the doctor's recommendation? Physiotherapy has helped many people overcome a wide range of health conditions. To be one of these people, you have to get the best service, and this is determined by the physiotherapist you choose. Like other healthcare professionals, physio service providers also specialise in certain areas of treatment such as sports injuries, chronic issues, senior physio, paediatric care, post-op recovery and rehabilitation.

24 June 2019

Essential Pharmaceutical Products for Managing Menstrual Cramps

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Over-the-counter pain relief is useful for treating lots of everyday complaints. Around 88% of Australian women who have periods also experience menstrual cramps. With this in mind, you may want to add private-label pharmaceutical products to your store that can make menstrual pain less pronounced. Here are some essentials: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) NSAIDs play a positive role in alleviating menstrual cramps. Ibuprofen is one of the most common examples, as it acts as a simple cycloxygenase-II inhibitor.

6 May 2019

How to Protect Yourself from Skin Cancer as a Golfer

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Golf can be both a fun pastime and a good source of exercise, but unfortunately, golfers are even more likely than the general population to be diagnosed with skin cancer. There are good reasons for this—from the abundance of time spent outside to a generally lax view of sunscreen. However, as a golfer, there are things you can do to reduce your chances of developing skin cancer and to catch it early if you do get it, such as skin checks and sunscreen.

14 March 2019

Will Vinegar Brighten Up a Partial Denture?

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If you've had your partial dentures for a long time, then it may not look as good as it used to. Even if you clean it regularly, it might look a little stained and yellow. After researching ways to give dentures a deep clean, you might see a lot of advice about how well a vinegar soak works on tired dentures. Will vinegar get your dentures looking like new again?

25 January 2019

Two tips for those who intend to get chiropractic treatment for their back pain

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If you are planning to visit a chiropractor with the intention of undergoing treatment for your back pain, you should keep the two tips below in mind. Don't panic if your back makes strange noises during the treatment process After the chiropractor has assessed your back injury and begins to carry out the treatment process, you may hear some strange clicking and popping noises coming from your back or neck. These noises are nothing to fear.

20 December 2018

First Visit to a Chiropractor? What You Should Expect

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No matter how old you are, there seems to be a first time for everything in life. You may be encountering just a situation right now as you have thrown your back out and somebody has advised you to go to a chiropractor. You may never have been to one of these specialists before and, in truth, have never paid much attention to their line of business. However, your back is not getting better by itself and, in fact, is even more painful this morning.

6 November 2018