The summer holidays are here and we want you to have the best time possible. Here are a few tips for the summer season. Sun safety: Exposure to sunlight can lead to sunburn and skin damage. Sunscreen is vital to prevent premature ageing, wrinkles and pigmentation problems. We recommend sunscreen of at least SPF 30 and one which is protective against…
In our commitment to staying up to date and offering safe evidence based care, Dr Athreya and Dr Scott recently attended an Allergy Course. Included in this course there was a detailed lecture into evidence-based treatments for hayfever given by a world leading expert in the management of allergies. As a result of this we have…
Sleep You may have heard people say “I’ll sleep when I die.” Truth is, their lack of sleep may actually precipitate death. Research shows that if you sleep less than six hours a night, you are at far greater risk of having a heart attack or experiencing a stroke [source: Roizen and Oz]. What’s more,…
The sunscreen aisle of a chemist or supermarket offers lots of choices, but which one is right for you? As a private medical clinic and dermatology specialist we promote safe skin and high factor sun protection. Sunscreens are products combining several ingredients that help prevent the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation from reaching the skin. Two…
What is a Mole? Moles are small coloured spots on the skin made up of cells called melanocytes, which produce the colour (pigment) in your skin. The scientific name for moles is melanocytic naevi. Moles are often a brownish colour, although some may be darker or skin-coloured. They can be flat or raised, smooth or…
Researchers have pooled the results of previous studies and report finding “promising evidence” of yoga’s health benefits, specifically in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), as well asmetabolic syndrome. Compared to doing nothing, or interventions that did not include exercise, yoga reduced body weight by 2.32kg, on average, and also improved body mass index (BMI),…
The festive season is upon us once again and we find that we are busier than ever over Christmas. What with goodwill and merriment of the season it is a time for festivities, joy, families, presents, the perennial box of Brazil Nuts, and bountiful Turkey. Yes, December is a veritable winter wonderland of hearty…
Apparently we can! I am really interested in the science of Age Management to help us to keep live healthily and well for the longest possible time and to lead far fitter and healthier lifestyles. This is what make Telomere Science and the ground breaking results for a positive key to aging and disease prevention…
You may remember my trip to the 17th Age Management Conference this year and I was blown away with the ground breaking research, studies and results. I wanted to share this review for you to read when you have a moment it is truly fascinating. A Review of the 17th Age Management Medicine Conference Ron…
The standard advice from the government is to consume five servings of fruits and vegetables and three servings of whole grains daily for vitamins and minerals and the other healthful micro-nutrients in plants. Drink five to eight 8-oz.glasses of water or 2 litres per day. Get no more than about 30 to 35 percent of your daily…