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25.01.2022 A walk to brekkie this morning A gentle reminder to do something active today SLEEP AND HEALTH: People often don’t realise that sleep is a key factor when it comes to good health 1. People who don’t sleep enough lie at increased risk of heart disease- even without exercise habits, smoking and weight coming into account 2. Lack of sleep has been shown to increase the risk of obesity in both adults and kids 3. Sleep deprivation is also a big factor in mental healt...h with lack of sleep being a factor in depression and anxiety. Mothers of infants with sleep issues also have a higher risk of post natal depression 4. Most adults need 7-9 hours of sleep and good sleep hygiene is something I prescribe LOADS of my patients- a reminder post coming very soon with my key sleep hygiene tips I give my patients (because I promise you lots of us don’t do well with the screens and wind down pre bed- I’m also guilty sometimes ). But good sleep quality and amount are soooo good for your body and mind Tag someone who might be interested #thewholesomedoctor #health #medicine #evidencebasedmedicine #evidencebasedpractice #preventativehealth #preventativemedicine #medicinelife #sleephealth #sleephealthy #sleephealthtips #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalwellbeing #postpartumdepression #doctor #exercisemotivation #exerciseismedicine See more
24.01.2022 Do you hear that? Is that your cervical cancer screening test calling? FYI I’m using a speculum as a pretend phone here, extremely witty A few key things 1. The 5 year cervical cancer screening test has replaced the 2 yearly Pap smear 2. The newer test is more effective - it detects the virus (HPV) that causes cervical cancer; the old test used to look for cell changes caused by the virus, whereas now we look for the virus directly 3. Because the test is more effectiv...e, if you do not have HPV detected on your sample it is safe for you to wait 5 years for the next test If we detect milder versions of the virus we repeat the test in 12 months, and if we detect specific higher risk strains of the virus (types 16 or 18) we involve a gynaecologist to perform further testing 4. EVEN if you have HPV it takes 10 or more years for HPV infection to develop into cervical cancer- it’s a long process 5. HPV is a virus transmitted through sex. Women who have sex only with women are still at some risk as HPV can spread from genital skin to skin contact- there are some other ways we can test these women; chat to your GP 5. If you’re due/overdue then please please book it in- cervical cancer is preventable - it’s predicted by 2035 cervical cancer will be eradicated in Australia through this screening program and vaccines against HPV; it’s pretty cool stuff It’s a quick, easy, life saving test! Women 25 to 74 who have been sexually active are targeted in the screening program If it’s your time and your due- here’s a gentle nudge, I’m up to date, are you?? Tag someone #thewholesomedoctor #medicine #evidencebasedmedicine #evidencebasedpractice #preventativehealth #preventativemedicine #cervicalcancer #cervicalcancerawareness #cancerprevention #cancerawareness #womenshealth #womensmedicine #empoweringwomen #health #cervicalscreening #cancerscreening See more
22.01.2022 Very aware this isn’t at all insta-glam , also aware the lasagne has been slightly chewed by 2 hungry girls in this house This is our Sunday meal prep- after dinner we still have veggie packed lasagne, Brussel sprouts and corn left overs for another meal The lasagne has turned out seriously delicious (see stories for the demolished toddler plate ) and is packed with an entire blitzed cauliflower, 1/2 a broccoli (including stalk) and 2 carrots, chopped mushrooms and 1 e...ntire eggplant (which adds a lovely texture) If you’ve followed me for a while you’ll know I tend not to make a huge amount of red meat (it’s just become habit) but making a meal like this ensures some extra iron gets in through the diet Young growing children, adolescents (particularly girls with periods) and pregnant women have increased iron needs - so a meal like this can tick a few boxes When introducing solids to infants (around 4- months when the infant is ready) one of the main aims is to get iron rich foods into the diet to prevent iron deficiency. Iron is crucial for red blood cell function and how these cells carry oxygen around the body. Iron deficiency can lead to fatigue and impaired concentration. So here I am trying to sneak some iron into our diet with loads and loads of veggies as well #thewholesomedoctor #healthyhabits #healthydiet #diet #medicine #foodismedicine #foodasmedicine #homecooked #veggiepacked #preventativehealth #preventativemedicine #evidencebasedmedicine #evidencebasedpractice #healthytoddlermeals #irondeficiency #ironrichfoods See more
21.01.2022 MIDDLE EAR INFECTIONS IN CHILDREN in a nutshell 1. Not every middle ear infection requires treatment with #antibiotics- often these settle all on their own without any intervention 2. Kids are more susceptible to these; everything is smaller including their Eustachian tube (which joins the nose and middle ear allowing ventilation). When kids have a cold the tube can easily block due to mucous and inflammation as it’s smaller- that’s why middle ear infections are more com...mon in children 3. When we look in the ears with this device (held like a goose by me here) we are trying to assess the tympanic membrane (ear drum) for redness, perforation and whether or not it’s bulging. We also assess the outer ear canal for inflammation and infection 4. In kids with colds the ear drums are often a bit red- we don’t always use antibiotics though 5. We intervene with antibiotics early in some cases such as children younger than 6 months and children who are unwell with fever, lethargy and nausea/vomiting for instance. There are some other instances where we might treat early but for most well kids with a sore or red ear we try and watch and wait For every 100 kids treated with antibiotics with this condition ONLY 5 kids will be better at 2-3 days due to the antibiotics. AND the antibiotics only shorten the illness by 12 hours BUT can cause diarrhoea, allergic reactions and issues with resistance. We try very hard to limit unnecessary antibiotics for everyone but for kids in particular, if we can avoid it we will If you need antibiotics we will give them to you or you child- and if we’re unsure and see a red ear drum and don’t know yet whether it’s an issue we might ask you to return with your child in 2 days for another look and review of the earsTag someone who might be interested! A hot topic right now with cold season hitting us hard this winter #thewholesomedoctor #earinfections #paediatric #paediatrics #healthtip #evidencebasedmedicine #evidencebasedpractice #doctor #medicine #medlife #preventativehealth #preventativemedicine See more
19.01.2022 We love a market shop It’s not uncommon for patients to tell me that eating well can be expensive when I discuss diet and increasing fruit and veg intake- I hear you, but it doesn’t have to be For 30 dollars we’ve picked up a pile of fruit and veg for the week ahead Zucchini’s, cucumbers, lettuce, tomatoes, eggplants, Brussel sprouts, pears and more- a fridge full of goodness I plan ahead so I know what I’ve got doesn’t get wasted and as you guys know I throw out... the traditional rules and throw veggies into anything I make This week’s meal plans: veggie packed lasagne (with blitzed carrot, broccoli, cauliflower, eggplant and mushrooms ), Mexican beans (with corn, grated zucchini and mushrooms) and Dahl (lentils and carrot). Enough veggie packed meals and sides (roasted Brussel sprouts are a hit in this house ) to ensure we all get enough veggies in every day (5 serves/day for Will and I and 2.5 serves for Miss S given her age) I always keep lettuce, tomato and cucumber around- for work lunches (very easy with a can of tuna or roast chicken) and cucumber/carrot/celery make the perfect snack with dips or cheese for toddlers (and hungry mums ). Eating a rainbow and getting loads of veggies is soooooo good for you and your family- you can actively reduce chronic disease risk (high blood pressure/ type 2 diabetes), reduce stroke and heart disease risk and risk of some cancers. Pram full of goodness, tummies full of spinach cheese borek- happiness all round Any one else doing some veggie packed meal planning for the week ahead? #thewholesomedoctor #eatforhealth #foodismedicine #foodasmedicine #lifestyle #lifestylemedicine #healthyeating #heathyeats #healthyhabits #eatarainbow #eatarainboweveryday #melbournefood #melbournemarkets #melbourneeats #preventativehealth #preventativemedicine #evidencebasedmedicine #evidencebasedpractice #mealprep #mealprepsunday See more
18.01.2022 A very little Miss S and 5 tips for dermatitis skin care for kids and adults: 1. Dermatitis/eczema are common (they’re the same thing, the terms are used interchangeably) and kids/adults with a family history of eczema, hay fever or asthma are at increased risk for the skin condition 2. MOISTURE is key to managing skin affected by dermatitis. Dry skin flares more easily, dry skin is on edge and more likely to itch and flake (this is how I explain it to patients)- giving the... skin moisture in either a cream (low water, high oil cream ideally) or ointment is crucial For parents of affected kids I prescribe application of moisturiser at every nappy change 3. Avoid fragrance and perfumed products- it can irritate skin 4. Absolutely no soap- it’s drying and flares the skin! Bubble bath for kids is a no no Soap free products are ideal for kids and adults with dermatitis - adults don’t often realise this so I prescribe soap removal 5. Topical steroids (creams or ointments) are used to treat flares- we prescribe them for short term use to settle itching/redness/discomfort. Steroids settle the flare then we maintain the skin and try and prevent flares with keeping the skin moist (with moisturiser and soap avoidance) and avoiding triggers like perfumes/over heating etc. For kids at high risk of dermatitis (those with a family history of allergic conditions) there are ways to reduce risk of dermatitis or delay it’s onset- but that’s a post for another day Tag someone who might be interested ADDITION: thanks for the update- skin thinning and steroids not a concern Edited as above #thewholesomedoctor #skincare #skincareroutine #skincaretips #evidencebasedmedicine #evidencebasedpractice #preventativehealth #preventativemedicine #dermatitis #eczema #eczemarelief #eczemaproblems #health #healthyskin #kidsskincare #doctor #medicine #babyskincare See more
16.01.2022 I really do have the best patients in the world Amazing flowers from a family just to say thank you, not needed, but so appreciated and a solid way to make my heart explode SPECIALIST REFERRALS broken down. As a GP I refer my patients to specialists when required. Every GP refers at different thresholds; we’re very confident in some areas and may refer earlier in areas we’re not experts in (I refer mental health/#diabetes later for instance as I’m confident in these are...as but may refer skin or lesion excisions earlier- FYI I don’t like procedural stuff, I’m the actual opposite of my husband Will ). You can be referred to a public #specialist clinic (there’s most of the time no out of pocket cost but the waiting times can be long, problems get triaged - the most urgent patients get seen first, others with less urgent issues could wait months for an appointment and years for a procedure like grommets or a knee replacement). Private specialists tend to incur an out of pocket cost- even with private health insurance you need to pay out of pocket for the appointment (costs can vary). I take the job of referring patients seriously, like many of my colleagues. Who my patients see for the #psychology/#pregnancy care/colonoscopy/investigation of their headaches/abdominal pain is a serious consideration. I have a list of specialists I regularly use- the list is heavily vetted. I let my patients know their options- why some patients like certain people, associated costs and I try to let the patient choose. Of course patients often ask who would you or your child see? and that’s fine too. Bedside manner, thoroughness, promptness of letters back to me (and level of detail in letters) and patient/colleague feedback are things I consider heavily when I build my list. Some patients want the best knowledge and don’t care about bedside manner, some want a warm person with the brains too I’m protective of my patients and who they see privately (publicly we don’t really get to choose, it’s clinic based). A good GP + a good specialist for lots of #medical issues can make a great team particularly if they communicate lots #health #medicine #doctor #familydoctor See more
15.01.2022 2 girls with major Popeye muscles after eating a pile of spinach in our gozleme tonight On Wednesdays I teach training GPs and today I got to teach on one of my favourite topics: type 2 diabetes A couple of key points: 1. Type 1 diabetes is very different to type 2; to put it very simply in type 1 the pancreas is destroyed by antibodies and the patient makes none of their own insulin. In type 2 diabetes the patient can make insulin (except for late in the disease) how...ever, insulin resistance in cells is the issue- the body struggles to normalise blood sugar levels 2. By 2030 the World Health Organisation (WHO) predicts that diabetes will be the 7th leading cause of death. Type 2 diabetes is on the rise as #obesity rates also climb- it’s a complex disease with genetic factors but there’s also a big #lifestyle component; being overweight/obese and physical inactivity for instance can increase risk of type 2 diabetes 3. Gestational diabetes (in pregnancy) is a different ball game - the insulin resistance that develops in pregnancy becomes an issue leading to high glucose levels in mum and baby We try and manage this with either diet/lifestyle changes or insulin if needed to improve outcomes for mother and baby 4. Women who develop gestational diabetes are at increased risk of type 2 diabetes after pregnancy - all women require a repeat diabetes test at 6 to 12 weeks after birth. If that test is normal women still require monitoring for type 2 diabetes every 2-3 years because the risk of diabetes is still much higher 5. Women with PCOS, previous gestational diabetes, BMI over 35 and maternal age over 40 for instance are at increased risk of gestational diabetes. All women are tested around 28 weeks of #pregnancy for #diabetes, some women are also tested earlier (like high risk women mentioned above). Some key diabetes points in a nutshell- FYI it’s not about lollies and sugar intake, it’s much more complex Tag someone who might be interested #health #healthyhabits #type2diabetes #diabetestype2 #healthylifestyle #medicine #medlife #doctor #evidencebasedmedicine #evidencebasedpractice #preventativehealth #preventativemedicine See more
14.01.2022 Planning ahead makes it much easier for us to get veggies in when the busy week starts Cauliflower and zucchini soup (recipe is on my blog and all the cauliflower came from the veggie patch )- the creaminess comes from the browned cauliflower and some cheese stirred through at the end (there’s no added cream). Blanched veggie boxes (broccoli is from the veggie patch too- FYI I’m a teeny bit proud ) with broccoli and green beans- PERFECT for work lunch boxes with oliv...es/tomatoes/sun dried tomatoes and either roast chicken or a tuna can for some protein. I often also add butter beans to the lunch box for some extra veggie content and a filling extra to last the afternoon at work Veggie packed easy meal prepping FYI I have left over raw green beans which make the perfect afternoon tea snack with dip - it’s a favourite in our house For adults the recommendation is for 5 serves of veggies per day (1/2 cup of cooked veg is a serve and 1 cup of raw veg is a serve and beans like butter beans/red beans count too). For a child Miss S’ age the recommendation is for 2.5 serves of veggies per day It’s so worth getting veggies in for weight management, chronic disease prevention and cancer prevention - this is how I make it easier for us to meet the targets despite work/life busy-ness Tag someone who might need some veggie packed inspiration - doesn’t have to be fancy #thewholesomedoctor #mealprep #healthymealprep #easymealprep #sundaymealprep #mealprepsunday #healthyhabits #healthyeating #healthyeats #preventativehealth #preventativemedicine #evidencebasedmedicine #evidencebasedpractice #foodismedicine #healthymotivation #inspo #veggiegarden #veggiepatch See more
14.01.2022 Why am I so happy with a speculum in one hand (used for cervical cancer screening) and a bowel cancer test kit in the other? THIS is one of the biggest reasons I love general practice. We get to do something in every single consult that lots of other doctors don’t. We get to talk about preventative medicine and it’s a mammoth part of our job. In nearly consult I try to fit in something about preventative health (of course when you run very late you’re in survival mode a...nd literally just try and stay afloat). I try and mention to my patients under 30 they should ideally have a yearly chlamydia test. I try to gently remind women of childbearing age to see us 6 months before trying to conceive for preconception care so we can talk tests and supplements to improve pregnancy outcomes. I constantly do gentle cervical cancer screening reminders (are you up to date? is my most frequently asked question I suspect ). In my patients 50 and over I harp on about bowel and breast cancer screening. In my patients 40-45 I mention cardiovascular risk assessment- checking blood pressure and bloods to assess one’s 5 year risk of a heart attack. I offer flu/whooping cough vaccines to pregnant women. I talk to parents all the time about additional vaccines they can consider for their child to reduce risk of meningococcal or chicken pox for instance. I get to talk #exercise and veggies and sunscreen and sun safety. I get to treat loads and loads of different conditions (another reason I love my job) but I get to try and prevent some of them too. And that’s why I love love love being a GP This is where I’ve always meant to be- a GP seeing my patient, her son, her partner and her mother; trying to prevent diseases (and treat them when they arise) in the whole fam #thewholesomedoctor #health #preventativehealth #preventativemedicine #medicine #evidencebasedmedicine #evidencebasedpractice #heartdisease #cancerprevention #preventioniskey #familydoctor #generalpractitioner #familymedicine #bowelcancer #breastcancer See more
13.01.2022 This guy rarely agrees to public selfies but if you throw in a pork belly yakitori he’ll do nearly anything The convoluted part to this story is that it was this same pork belly (and the fantastic prawns here) that lured me out to attend the Hayden James concert tonight- the thing hasn’t even started and I’m dreaming of bed but alas the things we do for mates (and pork belly) See how the story came full circle and all revolved around pork belly #thewholesomedoctor #melbourneeats #melbournefood #melbournefoodie #datenight #fridaynight #foodie #happydays
13.01.2022 TENSION HEADACHES in a nutshell : 1. Tension headaches are one of the commonest types of headache- it’s typically an aching or pressure on both sides of the head (near the temples) or neck. It’s often described as a tightness or band around the head by patients and it can be irritating - the muscles on the scalp are involved and sometimes tender to touch. Tension headaches are very different to migraines 2. Tension headaches can have multiple causes like poor posture and ne...ck tension (pain from the neck and jaw can radiate to the head). People often don’t realise that jaw clenching/grinding can be a big cause of these types of headaches- it’s often an overlooked feature 3. There are lots of ways you can manage these headaches- from relaxation strategies (including psychology if anxiety is a factor), regular exercise, Physiotherapy (if neck tension/poor posture are issues) and pain medication like paracetamol/Ibuprofen 4. You can get a phenomenon called a medication overuse headache - if you rely heavily on over the counter pain relief you can get a headache when you stop using the pain relief medication, it’s a rebound headache. So the moral is see your doctor if you have frequent or persistent headaches (don’t keep self medicating) or if you have any concerning features like fever or changing headaches 5. I suffer from tension headaches and grinding at night is a big factor for me - so I work hard on sleep hygiene and winding down before bed. Regular exercise and good posture also helps Tag someone who might be interested #thewholesomedoctor #headaches #headacherelief #headache #medicinelife #medicine #doctor #preventativehealth #preventativemedicine #evidencebasedmedicine #evidencebasedpractice #relaxation #stressmanagement #stressrelief #wellbeing #health #familydoctor See more
12.01.2022 Eating a rainbow for dinner last night The Australia Health Report 2018 suggested that only 1 in 10 adults were eating the recommended amount of vegetables and in 2015 7.3% of the total disease burden in Australia was deemed to be due to poor diet Diet is a big factor when it comes chronic disease and cancer prevention. Diet is a topic GPs often discuss when it comes to managing type 2 diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome and polycystic ovarian syndrome for instance ... Simple changes like reducing intake of sugary drinks and increasing vegetable intake can make a difference to your health. Rainbows on the plate and in the tummy - very much what my kids book is all about and coming soooooo soon PS this deliciousness was Vietnamese meat balls that were wrapped up in lettuce cups with all these other veggies PPS my aunt is a phenomenal cook and yes I know I’m very lucky #thewholesomedoctor #diet #nutrition #healthyhabits #healthycooking #preventativehealth #preventativemedicine #medicinelife #medicine #evidencebasedmedicine #evidencebasedpractice #eatarainboweveryday #eatarainbow #doctor #healthymotivation #mondaymotivation #healthymeals See more
10.01.2022 Just checking my child is still my child and not a dumpling after her excessive consumption HEALTH TIP: NATURAL THERAPIES FOR A COLD 1. There are loads of natural remedies and supplements you can spend your money on if you have a cold- however the evidence of any benefit is lacking for most of them sadly 2. There is some evidence that vitamin C during a cold may shorten the duration of the illness. Regular Vitamin C supplementation has not been consistently shown to pre...vent colds, however in the general population 2. #Echinacea has been difficult to study as different products use different components of the plant so it’s hard to compare. Echinacea doesn’t appear to have benefit in shortening the duration of a cold once one has it but it may have some prevention benefits. Research into echinacea is ongoing. It’s worth knowing though that allergic reactions particularly in children are possible 3. Zinc early on in a cold also has some evidence that it may shorten the duration of illness 4. A cold is a viral illness and for most patients I prescribe simple rest, fluids and a good diet (and simple pain relief for sore throats etc if needed). My patients often ask about various natural therapies for their cold and I let them know the evidence so they can make an informed decision for themselves; most of the time if no harm is caused it’s OK and thanks to constant ongoing research and trials in medicine evidence for things can evolve. The truth though is that the body deals with a virus on its own- antibiotics will do nothing against a virus (antibiotics only act against bacteria) but may cause side effects like thrush/diarrhoea and issues with antibiotic resistance. We don’t have a cure for a cold- yet- but #antibiotics aren’t going to help I promise (unless there is a clear bacterial infective component) so asking/begging/pressuring isn’t in your best interests I promise. Tag someone who might be interested #thewholesomedoctor #coldandfluseason #coldandflu #evidencebasedmedicine #evidencebasedpractice #medicine #doctor #health #healthtip See more
08.01.2022 Thelma the unicorn for Book Week this week - and a Dad who looks perhaps slightly more proud and excited than Thelma herself A quick tip about screen time for kids because book week is the perfect time for it; and these have recently been heavily discussed in the media The WHO recently released updated screen time guidelines for kids and they very much align with the Australian guidelines anyway; kids should ideally sit less and play more to prevent obesity and obesity... related disease. Less screens also help reduce screen addiction issues. The recommendation currently is for no screens in kids under 1 (other than face time for instance) and kids 2-5 should ideally have no more than 60 minutes per day. Here’s the thing- parenting isn’t easy, there are lots of recommendations and guidelines and you can’t possibly do them all perfectly or you’ll go crazy! But it’s simply something to be aware of Recent Australian data suggests 56% of children spend more than 10 hours a week on a screen- through video games/TV/phone and we know sedentary behaviours can have a negative impact on physical and mental health. So my message as usual is do your best, we can’t nail it every time (that’s just not how parenthood works ) but that’s the deal with screen time in a nutshell- more time playing, running, jumping, dancing and when sedentary ideally reading/puzzling/ crafting - but hey, whatever you’re doing you’re nailing it How we’ve done it- Miss S only gets an iPad on a plane, TV is minimal and I’m probably on the super strict end (who knows how it will change as more children come ) and she gets it maybe once a week. But I promise I have days/monuments where I need the TV to help me cook a meal or regain my sanity before I implode- that’s just the truth Tag someone who might be interested #thewholesomedoctor #screentime #health #healthyhabits #evidencebasedmedicine #evidencebasedpractice #preventativehealth #preventativemedicine #medicine #bookweek #bookweek2019 #mentalhealth #parenthoodunplugged #parenthood #motherhoodunplugged #honestmotherhood See more
06.01.2022 Date night in a nutshell : Get to watch 6 hours of Harry Potter theatre and it’s honestly this lady’s dream A whole fried snapper and papaya salad were thrown in between part 1 and 2 of the production which takes the date night to the next level - honestly, if you want romance you eat loads of garlic and lecture your husband on how to lime the entire fish adequately -when your wife’s 1/6 Nigella and 5/6 GP you take the cooking tips, am I right?! Seriously thou...gh Harry Potter and the Cursed Child x garlic x coconut banana fritter = romance This tip is clearly one to share and highly backed by evidence #thewholesomedoctor #melbourneeats #melbournefoodie #melbournefood #datenight #saturdaynight #health #happinessis #marriedlife #melbournefoodscene #datenightdinner #harrypotter #harrypotterandthecursedchild #melbournetheatre See more
05.01.2022 What the heck could be going on here you ask? I just wanted to explain sore throats verreyyy quickly 1. Sore throats are a common ailment and a very common part of upper respiratory tract infections. MOST of the time you don’t need antibiotics for a sore throat- the majority of times the cause is viral The throat will hurt, it will often look red when we examine you, but most of the time there’s no quick fix. Despite the persistence and request for antibiotics I promise... it won’t have a significant impact- antibiotics don’t have an effect against viruses (they work against bacteria only). Trust me, sometimes just giving an antibiotic script would be much easier than explaining why you don’t need them and the risks of unnecessary antibiotic use (like allergies, thrush, diarrhoea and antibiotic resistance)! I promise we are trying to do the best by you and cause less harm 2. Tonsillitis can be a bacterial infection and if people are unwell with fever and other specific signs we look for on examination and history then antibiotic therapy may be necessary. Lots of people who think they have tonsillitis don’t- there are now very strict diagnostic criteria to prevent the overuse of antibiotics for this condition 3. If you have a sore throat and get a hoarse raspy voice you most likely have a degree of laryngitis- the vocal chords get swollen, inflamed from a virus and then voice use aggravates it further. The key way to treat the hoarse voice is voice rest- no talking, no whispering for a 24 or 48 hour period- I actually have to prescribe the silence to patients!! Sore throats in a nutshell and highly relevant given the season we are in! Tag someone who might be interested #thewholesomedoctor #evidencebasedmedicine #evidencebasedpractice #preventativehealth #preventativemedicine #health #medicine #doctor #doctorlife #familydoctor #healthylife #sorethroatremedy #sorethroat #generalpractice #generalpractitioner #antibiotics #antibioticresistance See more
04.01.2022 A 10KM walk today with lots of steamed bun, veggie market and green mango stops in between The pram allows the long distance with a toddler who walks for patches and stops at parks Physical activity for everyone Good for the brain and the body I promise - so can you walk somewhere tomorrow? Leave the car/train/bus and walk instead? Get the bike or scooter out as opposed to driving? I promise it’s good for you Just a touch of healthy inspiration and Sydney we love your winter #thewholesomedoctor #health #healthyhabits #exercisemotivation #exercise #stayactive #exercisetips #hearthealth #sydney #canyouwalk #healthychoices
02.01.2022 A whole heap of veggies going into a Friday night lasagne 1/2 cauliflower and 1/2 a broccoli blitzed, 6 mushrooms chopped, nearly 3 cups of wilted spinach Veggies snuck in everywhere - and tonight served with a crunchy green bean salad Some Friday night veggie packed comfort food #thewholesomedoctor #healthyhabits #healthyfood #healthyfoodrecipes #healthyeating #healthyeats #foodie #melbournefoodie #melbournefood #inspo #healthymotivation #healthyinspo #homecooked #evidencebasedmedicine #evidencebasedpractice #preventativehealth #preventativemedicine #foodismedicine #medicine #lifestyle
02.01.2022 Dear Facebookers, I’ve recently stopped posting to Facebook as well as Instagram- keeping up with responses and questions on 2 platforms was just too much and so in a big self care step I let Facebook posts go for a bit. The same content goes on Instagram however so you can feel free to follow along there, otherwise I’ll see you soon
01.01.2022 Been absolutely dying to try this place in Sydney and here we are Only took one of us to complete a PhD for us to finally get here- small hint it wasn’t me who completed the PhD beast but I’ll probably celebrate the hardest Grateful for great food and a freaking awesome family filled with strong, caring, generous women galore Momofuku Seibo at The Star #thewholesomedoctor #sydneyfood #sydneyeats #sydneyrestaurant #sydneyrestaurants #health #foodie #familylove #grateful #girlpower
