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If you don’t know what to make of the recent media reports linking dental xray exposure to meningioma tumours in the US population, read this communication document from the Australian Dental Association, recently circulated to all of us, dentists. It is business as usual for the Australian dental profession, as long as high ethical and quality standards are observed. Keep calm and carry on:)

Many people today suffer from depression and come to the stage where they can’t even get out of bed. It is in a sense wonderful to have something they can take that will give them some semblance of returning to their normal lifestyle but there is a price that they have to pay and not a pleasant one.

Acid reflux is quite common these days and it often begins due to our bad habits which are not good for our health. Heartburn is only one symptom of acid reflux but both are possible to control.

We all know we can do most things online. These days I opt for online shopping, online socializing, online information gathering, online bill payment….Well, now you can even have a dental check up online! You must be thinking I have lost my mind… As I discussed in my articles so far, dental diseases are largely […]

Imagine if you could help reduce the pollution in the world and at the same time assist in maintaining healthy ecosystems worldwide.  Are you interested? First of all lets look at the issues that you directly have control over. The chemicals that we ingest for pain relief, cholesterol control, maintaining blood pressure diabetes and chemotherapy […]

After a much longer than expected hiatus from my blogging to focus on my health, I am plugged back in; fully charged; looking forward to sharing more of my learning’s and experiences from this incredible ‘breast cancer’ journey.

Most of us by now know that it is important to eat fish and to take our fish oils to keep our memory sound and our joints lubricated.

Some edible plants, such as herbs, have the great potential to be planted both outdoor and indoor.

A nice smile, healthy gums and teeth are very important to your health and self image.

Our readers already have an interest in natural therapies and this article is to perhaps prompt you to become more proactive in combining natural health and mainstream medicine.

If something is important to you, you’ll find a way. If it’s not, you’ll find an excuse!

There is always opportunity for exercise. As a personal trainer, i have the privilege of working with a variety of individuals and am aware of the many obstacles relating to regular exercise. I’ve heard every reason or excuse in the book, from “i just don’t have time” to “i don’t like to sweat, because then i have to wash my hair again” (yep, true story). If your goals and your health are important to you, you will find a way. Let’s face it, we’re all busy- you will never “find” time, you have to MAKE time.

Fees at your dentist are much like the prices in your supermarket, at the hairdresser, at your local cafe. Just like you budget for your groceries, power bills, entertainment, you can also budget for your dental care. The best way to do this is to stop thinking of dental expenses as ‘unknown’, ‘unexpected’ or ‘miscellaneous’ […]