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  • Managing Pain Without Medications

    Pain medication can offer relief for pain you might have in your back, shoulders, and other such areas where most people feel consistent pain, but this medication is not without risk. There are often side effects to pain medication, and it may damage the liver over time; the liver is a natural filter for the body, and it needs to filter out any medication not absorbed in your system. This medication may build up in your liver or have the liver work too hard to filter it out of your system, so you might suffer liver damage or other such health concerns with long-term use of pain medication.
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  • Preventing Kyphosis and Lordosis

    Lower back pain is a common issue that frequently plagues many people. Often the cause is a combination of different things, from gentic defects to tight muscles and poor posture. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, up to 90% of people will experience back pain at some point in their lives. Taking the time to understand these two common musculoskeletal defects, lordosis and kyphosis, will help you to prevent the risk of them occurring in later life.
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  • Nighttime Signs That Your Partner Might Have Obstructive Sleep Apnoea

    Obstructive sleep apnoea occurs when the body's upper airways become either partially or completely blocked during sleep. This means that the chest and diaphragm muscles need to pull harder in order to bring air into the body, and people who suffer from the condition often sleep poorly as a result. While it is possible to self-diagnose yourself with sleep apnoea, it's actually far easier for a partner to spot the condition.
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  • Women Should Know About These Signs and Risk Factors of Iron-Deficiency Anaemia

    Iron-deficiency anaemia occurs when your body isn't able to produce a sufficient amount of iron. This means that your red blood cells become low in haemoglobin, which is responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to the rest of your body. Anybody can develop the condition, but women are more likely than men to do so due to the bleeding that occurs during menstruation or labour. Here are several risk factors that you need to watch out for.
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  • Do You Need to Talk to an Orthopaedic Expert about Your Child?

    It's natural for parents to worry about their children's development. From time to time they may wonder if they should see an orthopaedic expert. What are some of the biggest reasons for a parent's anxiety and what should be done in these situations? Balancing A small child will go through many different processes as they learn to walk, and balancing on their toes is one of these phases. This tends to go away in the normal course of development, but sometimes it doesn't.
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  • Breastfeeding adoptive children

    Many adopted parents are not aware that it is possible in some cases to induce lactation and allow adopted children to breastfeed from you. This can be challenging but very rewarding if you can be successful as there are many health benefits including the bonding formed by the regular physical, skin-to-skin contact of breastfeeding.  Here are the steps to developing a breastfeeding relationship as an adoptive parent.  Inducing lactation The first step is to induce lactation.
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  • 3 Ways Security Staff Can Treat Varicose Veins

    Varicose veins are both painful and unsightly, but it can be difficult to avoid them when you're on your feet all day. Standing up for prolonged periods is one of the common causes of varicose veins, and working as a security guard or doorperson often involves a lot of standing. If you've found yourself getting varicose veins that are causing you pain but you can't quit your job or change your career, here are 3 ways to offset the effects of standing up so much.
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  • In-home care for children with a severe disability

    For families who have a child with a disability, in-home care can be a fantastic help. It allows the child to have a consistent environment and a stronger relationship both with their family and their carer. Here are some of the ways that having a carer can help support the family.  Allowing the parents to work In many cases, it is difficult to integrate a child with a severe disability into a daycare setting.
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  • Nosebleeds In Children - Causes and Solutions

    Nosebleeds in children are pretty common and are not usually serious.  Occasionally, recurrent or severe nosebleeds may require treatment by an ENT surgeon to address the underlying cause, and your GP will refer your child if necessary.  So, what causes nosebleeds in kids and what should you do if one occurs? Common causes of nosebleeds in children Your nose is designed to filter the air that you breathe so that your lungs are provided with humid and warm air, rather than air that is dry and cold.
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  • Preparation For Training: How to Beat Neck Pain

    Muscular pain from weight training can be effectively prevented if proper precaution is taken when warming up. Many people suffer from back and neck pain because of poor form and inadequate mobilisation. Following this simple guide will help you to effectively warm the muscles of the body to increase their elasticity and help you to minimise muscle strains during each set. Mobilise The Muscle Mobilisation exercises allow us to limber up the spine so any sudden movements, like suddenly reacting to a heavy weight, are less likely to strain them.
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