Chrohns and Colitis
Nearly 85,000 Australians are living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), the collective term used for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Presently, there is no cure for IBD.
Health and Wellbeing
Listen to your heart
Heart disease is Australia’s leading single cause of death with one person dying every 19 minutes *.
The term “heart disease” is often used interchangeably with the term “cardiovascular vascular disease.” (CVD).
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Unforseen Pandemic
You cannot turn on the tv, scroll through social media or walk in the street without been confronted with the reality of the world we are living in today – a world in which Coronavirus has become the leading headline and each day continues to claim more lives all over the globe. What is Coronavirus …
6 Signs You May Have Social Anxiety
Social anxiety is vastly different to feeling ‘a bit shy’. The intense fear of being humiliated or embarrassed can make you withdraw from social situations, affecting your relationships, schooling and job prospects. You may find yourself relying on alcohol to take the edge off social situations, despite knowing that this causes more problems than it solves.
Cramps But No Period? 5 Reasons This May Occur
Several conditions may cause period-like cramps but no bleeding, including endometriosis, fibroids, IBS, stress and pregnancy. If you’re experiencing cramps but no period, then it’s important to understand the possible causes so you can find out what’s happening.
10 Signs of a Thyroid Disorder
A new test is now being used in Australia’s cervical cancer screening program, replacing the old pap smear. What do the changes mean for you?
Intermittent Fasting: A GP’s Perspective
A new test is now being used in Australia’s cervical cancer screening program, replacing the old pap smear. What do the changes mean for you?
Goodbye Pap Smear; Hello New Cervical Screening Test
A new test is now being used in Australia’s cervical cancer screening program, replacing the old pap smear. What do the changes mean for you?
What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)?
What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)? Polycystic ovary syndrome is a complex but fairly common hormonal disorder that affects 12-20% of Australian women of childbearing age. It can’t be cured but it can be treated. The ‘Polycystic’ Bit ‘Polycystic’ draws on some old Greek words. It basically means ‘many cysts’. So, you’d think that, if …
A Healthy Life is More Than a Prescription
At Elm Rd, we want to help you be truly well. We don’t just want to write you a prescription when you’re sick; we want to encourage you to nourish all aspects of your health so you can enjoy a healthy lifestyle. What Does it Mean to Have a Healthy Life? The World Health Organisation …