Hey there Guys, today I wanted to share an experience I have had today when I really needed a health advocate. For a number of reasons the relationship I had with a local hospital broke down to a level that I honestly felt they were no longer able to offer me care in a way that was respectful or caring. A level of care that left me feeling so bad I felt the only way to get … [Read more...] about The Value Of A Health Advocate
General Health
How To Safe A Life If Choking
Would you know what do to if a friend was choking? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tv6mtaefqT8 Hey there Guys, Not sure if you saw the news article yesterday about a baby whose life was saved in a Sydney McDonalds when she had choked on food. Unsure what to do, the parents had called the ambulance and took the daugher to the front counter where the manager , trained in … [Read more...] about How To Safe A Life If Choking
Why Men Should Ditch BMI For A Tape Measure For Health
Hey there Guys, Today I was alerted to an article in my local newspaper about how the current measure of obesity "body mass index" AKA "BMI" is not a very useful tool for telling health... As discussed with regards to Robert, pictured above: He is just an average Aussie bloke, tipping the scales at 83kg and standing 175cm tall. Yet this man is apparently fat. While … [Read more...] about Why Men Should Ditch BMI For A Tape Measure For Health
Rug Up Guys It’s Bear Flu Season
Hey there Guys, Here in Melbourne we are just about to enter into a wonderful week of bear related festivities as part of Vic Bear's Southern Hibearnation. Scheduled at the start of winter, Hibearnation happens to coincide with the start of cold and flu season. This has lead to a phenomena knows as "bear flu". Today I wanted to share a few tips and tricks that can help … [Read more...] about Rug Up Guys It’s Bear Flu Season
Three Important Questions That Can Identify A Stroke
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SG5tVlVBXAU Hey there Guys, Today I wanted to share some important first aid tips that can help save a life if a person is having a stroke. Unfortunately stroke symptoms are not always covered well in first aid courses and early medical care can make a big difference to quality of life and even help avoid death. As mentioned in the … [Read more...] about Three Important Questions That Can Identify A Stroke