Acupuncture January 23, 2024 EPC AND MHCP POLICY chronic disease management (CDM) plans Regulatory requirements Items 721 provide rebates for medical practitioners to… Laurence Zalokar Love0
breast cancercancer May 23, 2023 HRT lowers breast cancer risk Use of oestrogen-only HRT by women with prior hysterectomy is associated with a lower risk… Laurence Zalokar Love0
exercisepregnancy May 23, 2023 Is Exercise safe in Pregnancy? The safety of moderate intensity exercise during pregnancy has been well established. Walking, swimming and… Laurence Zalokar Love0
covid September 8, 2022 COVID ISOLATION PERIOD NOW 5 DAYS What is the new COVID-19 isolation period? From Friday, September 9, people who have tested… Laurence Zalokar Love0
covidvaccination July 8, 2022 COVID BOOSTER NOW FOR OVER 30s Anyone over 30 will be able to get a second COVID-19 vaccine booster from Monday,… Laurence Zalokar Love0
covid June 20, 2022 Omicron BA.5 Variant is Here It's expected the BA.5 variant will soon be dominant, leading to many re-infections, an infectious… Laurence Zalokar Love0
zinc November 11, 2021 ZINC for the Flu Zinc lozenges and tablets or sprays can be an effective prophylactic and treatment for mild-to-moderate… Laurence Zalokar Love0
cannabis September 15, 2021 Medicinal Cannabis Medicinal cannabis 'worth trialling for chronic pain' An international panel suggests there is a role… Laurence Zalokar Love0
coronaviruscovidvaccination July 22, 2021 Long Covid Long Covid is a reality. Earlier this month, the Australian government announced a four-phase plan to… Laurence Zalokar Love0
endometriosis April 23, 2021 Endometriosis – What is the Cost? The average cost for a woman with endometriosis both personally and for society is around… Laurence Zalokar Love0
Acupuncture March 26, 2021 READ THIS PRIOR TO HAVING COVID VACCINATION About COVID-19 vaccination People who have a COVID-19 vaccination have a much lower chance of… Laurence Zalokar Love0
coronaviruscovid March 19, 2021 PCR Swabs Explained Billed by Australia's medicines and therapeutic regulatory agency as the "gold standard for diagnosis of… Laurence Zalokar Love0
covidvaccination March 18, 2021 PFIZER ASTRAZENECA MODERNA NOVAVAX VACCINATION INFORMATION COVID VACCINE INFORMATION All current information will be updated on this page. Please read all… Laurence Zalokar Love0
coronaviruscovidMould December 28, 2020 Housing and our Health The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to rethink how we approach health and protect our… Laurence Zalokar Love0
cannabis December 4, 2020 Cannabis and Driving Low-dose cannabidiol (CBD) does not affect a person’s driving performance, a first-of-its-kind Australian-led study has… Laurence Zalokar Love0
psychology November 20, 2020 Thinking of seeing a psychologist? One of the most important aspects of psychological treatment is having an engaging relationship with… Laurence Zalokar Love0
dietweight lossweight loss recipes November 6, 2020 the Sirtfood diet The Sirtfood diet has been in the news again this week after singer Adele showed off her… Laurence Zalokar Love0
dietMilk October 9, 2020 which Milk is best for our health ? A trip to the supermarket presents shoppers with an overwhelming number of milk choices. And… Laurence Zalokar Love0
Coronacoronaviruscovidexercise September 11, 2020 Muscle-strengthening in the Covid Age Recent evidence suggests muscle-strengthening exercise is very beneficial to our health. In our study, published… Laurence Zalokar Love0
exercisemuscle mass August 28, 2020 How can I maintain muscle mass in later life? As we get older it gets harder for us to build and maintain muscle –… Laurence Zalokar Love0
allergyCoronacoronaviruscovid August 7, 2020 Is it an Allergy or a Virus ? Although it can sometimes be challenging, there are ways to tell apart respiratory symptoms caused… Laurence Zalokar Love0
Coronacoronaviruscovid July 31, 2020 Working From Home – Good or Bad ? The coronavirus pandemic has forced many of us to working from home, often in less… Laurence Zalokar Love0
cannabis July 17, 2020 Medicinal Cannabis Grown Locally In a secret location near Swan Hill, an organic trial crop of medicinal cannabis has… Laurence Zalokar Love0
menopasue June 8, 2020 Menopause and its Treatment We have seen increasingly dramatic headlines over the years about menopause and the risks of… Laurence Zalokar Love0
veterans April 20, 2020 Veterans and Mental Health Veterans are at higher risk of mental illness than the rest of the Australian population.… Laurence Zalokar Love0
gambling April 14, 2020 Gambling Responsibly Advertisements for gambling and online betting tell us to “gamble responsibly ”. But what does… Laurence Zalokar Love0
mobile phone April 6, 2020 Mobile Phone Stress ? In the past decade, mobile phones have gone from being a status item to an… Laurence Zalokar Love1
GP March 30, 2020 GPs Proven Ethical GPs have once again ranked among the most ethical practitioners in Australia, according to the… Laurence Zalokar Love0
Acupuncture March 23, 2020 Cutting your Alcohol? Thinking of cutting your alcohol intake? Many people are starting to put into place their… Laurence Zalokar Love0
IBS March 16, 2020 IBS and FODMAPs The FODMAPs diet is used to help manage irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and it’s becoming… Laurence Zalokar Love0
fertility March 9, 2020 Using a Fertility App? There are more than 400 fertility apps available, and over 100 million women worldwide are using them.… Laurence Zalokar Love0
coffee March 2, 2020 The Biology of Coffee The main biologically active ingredients in coffee are caffeine (a stimulant) and a suite of… Laurence Zalokar Love0
Mosquitoe February 24, 2020 What Attracts a Mosquitoe ? It’s always you, isn’t it? The person busy swatting away buzzing backyard mosquitoe or nursing… Laurence Zalokar Love0
exercise February 17, 2020 Teen Students Not Exercising Much… In a study published in The Lancet today, we find out how 1.6 million adolescent school… Laurence Zalokar Love0
mental health February 10, 2020 The Cost of Mental Illness The Productivity Commission has revealed 3.9 million of us are living with mental illness, and… Laurence Zalokar Love0
dehydration February 3, 2020 Dehydration Dehydration is a recipe for poor health. Water accounts for for 50-70% of our body weight… Laurence Zalokar Love1
alcohol January 27, 2020 New Alcohol Guidelines New draft alcohol guidelines recommend healthy Australian women and men drink no more than ten standard… Laurence Zalokar Love0
climate change January 20, 2020 Climate Change and Health The Australian Medical Association (AMA) recently declared climate change a health emergency, reflecting similar positions taken… Laurence Zalokar Love0
skin cancer January 14, 2020 Which Sunscreen to Use? Sunscreen need to tick these boxes: The sun protection factor, or SPF, should be at… Laurence Zalokar Love0
cannabisendometriosis January 6, 2020 Cannabis Useful for Endometriosis Endometriosis is a chronic, inflammatory condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus… Laurence Zalokar Love0
exerciseweight loss December 30, 2019 Weight Loss Exercise For those considering starting exercise, try looking beyond weight loss for motivation. No matter your… Laurence Zalokar Love0
clive james December 16, 2019 The Legacy of Clive James Clive James has left a valuable legacy of astute observation and witty interpretation of his… Laurence Zalokar Love0
food poisoning December 4, 2019 Summertime and Food Poisoning Food poisoning is unsurprisingly more common in summer months. Every Australian experiences food poisoning about once… Laurence Zalokar Love0
diethormone November 28, 2019 New Hormone diet? There is another diet plan that’s come into the spotlight recently is the hormone diet,… Laurence Zalokar Love0
achilles tendonitisAcupuncture November 21, 2019 Achilles Tendonitis Pain While many think it’s only elite athletes who suffer from Achilles tendon issues, 20 %… Laurence Zalokar Love0
junk food November 14, 2019 Junk Food Over Promoted Looking at supermarket specials over a year showed junk foods are discounted, on average, twice… Laurence Zalokar Love0
Acupuncture November 5, 2019 free flu vaccine for children coming The Department of Health has confirmed it will work to make the vaccine available before… Laurence Zalokar Love0
stop smokingvaping October 27, 2019 Is Vaping Risky? Many experts regard the delivery of nicotine through vaping to be less risky than smoking traditional cigarettes,… Laurence Zalokar Love0
Nobel Prize October 18, 2019 The Nobel Prize goes to… The recipients of this year’s Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine are William G. Kaelin of Harvard Medical… Laurence Zalokar Love0
exerciseosteoporosis October 10, 2019 Which type of exercise gives you the strongest bones? It is well known that exercise is good for the heart, lungs and brain. But… Laurence Zalokar Love0
UTI September 25, 2019 Chronic UTI When Pippa Anderson woke with pain in her kidneys, her bladder constantly full and discomfort… Laurence Zalokar Love0
depression September 17, 2019 Gardening for Depression ? People with depression and anxiety may be given “nature prescriptions”, with doctors recommending walks and… Laurence Zalokar Love0
influenza September 8, 2019 Flu Shots can’t Give you the Flu While you might sometimes get sick after having a flu shot, it’s a myth that… Laurence Zalokar Love0
influenza August 30, 2019 This year’s ‘exceptional’ flu season explained A combination of extreme weather and two circulating influenza A subtypes are likely behind the… Laurence Zalokar Love0
exerciseheart Disease August 19, 2019 What can you do if you’re living with heart disease? Heart disease is a broad, catch-all term for any condition affecting the health of your… Laurence Zalokar Love0
Acupuncturecannabis August 5, 2019 Cannabis – CBD OIL Cannabidiol, or CBD, is one of many compounds found in the cannabis plant, appears to… Laurence Zalokar Love0
anxietycannabischronic fatiguepainkillers July 21, 2019 CBD Medicinal Cannabis CBD ( Cannabidiol ) is the main chemical used in medicine. The cannabis plant contains… Laurence Zalokar Love0
cannabis July 19, 2019 MEDICAL CANNABIS Dr Zalokar can prescribe medical cannabis - CBD ( Cannabidiol ) for chronic pain ,… Laurence Zalokar Love2
shinglesvaccination July 18, 2019 Varicella vaccination Children vaccinated against varicella are much less likely to develop shingles, according to a US… Laurence Zalokar Love0
carbohydratediet July 1, 2019 Is eating carbs bad ? For many years, low carbs have been in fashion - based on the belief that… Laurence Zalokar Love0
exercisefitness June 24, 2019 Can You Pass the Fitness Test? The Fitness Test is pretty simple, but can you pass it? Robina 7 Day Doctors… Laurence Zalokar Love0
ageingbody clock June 17, 2019 How to harness your body clock As we age the body clock changes. It is well known that teenagers like to… Laurence Zalokar Love0
bacteria June 10, 2019 How quickly do microbes return after using an antibacterial wipe? Anti-bacterial wipe only eradicate bacteria from kitchen surfaces for 20 minutes and using them to… Laurence Zalokar Love0
introvert June 3, 2019 Are you an Introvert ? Introversion versus Extroversion runs along a continuum that confuses and confounds. Being an Introvert is… Laurence Zalokar Love0
dietweight loss recipes May 20, 2019 Low Calorie Weight Loss Recipes After getting home from work or a workout, it’s can feel damn near torturous to… Laurence Zalokar Love0
GP May 6, 2019 General Practice care still costs less than a dollar a day An annual snapshot on the nation's health spending reveals the surprising cost of general practice… Laurence Zalokar Love0
short sightedness April 28, 2019 Short Sightedness on the increase – why? Myopia boom, myopia epidemic – call it what you like, but we're currently in the… Laurence Zalokar Love0
belly fat April 22, 2019 How to bust the belly fat: the truth! Muffin top, spare tyre, blubber, belly fat, beer belly - a multitude of names but… Laurence Zalokar Love0
vegan April 16, 2019 Can I go vegan and stay healthy? The popularity of going vegan has exploded in recent years, with more than four times… Laurence Zalokar Love0
air pollution April 10, 2019 Should I worry about air pollution? Air quality has improved dramatically in recent decades due to the reduction in the amount… Laurence Zalokar Love0
MeaslesRubella March 31, 2019 Rubella has Officially been Eliminated in Australia The WHO says rubella has been wiped out in Australia. Rubella has officially been eliminated… Laurence Zalokar Love0
exerciseheart Disease March 25, 2019 What should coronary heart disease patients do every 20 minutes? Canadian researchers say heart patients should aim to move every 20 minutes if they want… Laurence Zalokar Love0
Personality type March 18, 2019 Are You an Explorer, Builder, Director or Negotiator ? There are a host of personality traits linked with four brain systems. The dopamine, testosterone,… Laurence Zalokar Love0
influenza March 13, 2019 Why do you need to get the flu shot every year? Most people know: If you got a flu shot this year, next year you’ll need… Laurence Zalokar Love0
cannabis March 8, 2019 Can cannabis live up to its promise as a wonder drug? Around the world there is a huge patient demand for access to medical cannabis and… Laurence Zalokar Love0
immunisationvaccination February 22, 2019 National Immunisation Program The National Immunisation Program (NIP) Schedule is a series of immunisations given at specific times… Laurence Zalokar Love0
dietweight loss February 15, 2019 New weight-loss drug – Contrave The medication ( Contrave, by iNova) contains a combination of the opioid antagonist naltrexone and… Laurence Zalokar Love0
duromineduromine side effectseight loss February 10, 2019 Duromine ( Phentermine ) Product Information About Duromine / Phentermine Duromine (Phentermine) is a prescription appetite suppressant drug prescribed by doctors… Laurence Zalokar Love0
sleep February 4, 2019 Sleeping Tablets – what are the Long Term side effects? Lack of sleep is a common problem. According to data over 1/3 of the population… Laurence Zalokar Love0
dietweight loss recipes January 29, 2019 Get the Weight off with these Recipes After getting home from work or a workout, it’s can feel damn near torturous to… Laurence Zalokar Love0
happiness January 22, 2019 Happiness – how to find it When scientists began tracking the health of 268 Harvard sophomores in 1938 during the Great… Laurence Zalokar Love0
depression January 11, 2019 Are You an Orchid or a Dandelion? About 70 - 80% of us are resilient to stress. We can find ways to… Laurence Zalokar Love0
weight loss recipes January 6, 2019 Weight Loss Recipes – Low Cal After getting home from work or a workout, it’s can feel damn near torturous to… Laurence Zalokar Love0
x-ray January 2, 2019 Should you worry about getting an X-ray? Most of us have had an X-ray for fractured bones or to allow the dentist… Laurence Zalokar Love0
dietweight loss recipes December 26, 2018 Tasty Recipes for Weight Loss After getting home from work or a workout, it’s can feel damn near torturous to… Laurence Zalokar Love0
world maps December 21, 2018 How do you think of the World ? World Maps - how do you think of the world? Well, the answer is there… Laurence Zalokar Love0
stress December 15, 2018 Can stress make you fat? We all know what makes us fat: eating more in calories than we burn off… Laurence Zalokar Love0
dietweight loss recipes November 26, 2018 How to Lose Weight the Tasty Way After getting home from work or a workout, it’s can feel damn near torturous to… Laurence Zalokar Love0
skin science November 23, 2018 The Science of Skin Care Looking younger for longer is a popular obsession but what's the science about younger looking… Laurence Zalokar Love0
painkillers November 18, 2018 Painkillers – Which one to take? Here is a video on Painkillers: Robina 7 Day Doctors and Acupuncture recommends this video… Laurence Zalokar Love0
dietweight loss recipes November 12, 2018 Weight Loss Recipes – under 500 Calories After getting home from work or a workout, it’s can feel damn near torturous to… Laurence Zalokar Love0
dietweight loss recipes November 8, 2018 Weight Loss recipes for you After getting home from work or a workout, it’s can feel damn near torturous to… Laurence Zalokar Love0
duromineduromine side effects November 3, 2018 Keeping Weight Off after Duromine ( Phentermine) – not so Easy The harsh reality of keeping weight off after taking Duromine. With the majority of dieters… Laurence Zalokar Love0
dietweight loss recipes October 31, 2018 Recipes for Weight Loss After getting home from work or a workout, it’s can feel damn near torturous to… Laurence Zalokar Love0
genetics October 28, 2018 Genetics – where are we heading? Recent leaps in the biosciences, combined with big data analysis, have led us to the… Laurence Zalokar Love0
Acupuncturestop smoking October 21, 2018 Acupuncture for Stop Smoking If you are trying to stop smoking, acupuncture is a natural way to help you… Laurence Zalokar Love0
body language October 14, 2018 What is Body Language? When we talk about body language we look at the subtle cues we send and… Laurence Zalokar Love0
happiness October 8, 2018 Matthieu Ricard on Happiness from the Tibetan pov Born in France in 1946 as the son of French philosopher Jean-François Revel and artist… Laurence Zalokar Love0
GPhealth September 30, 2018 Why patients love their GPs "In general, patients with both a usual GP and usual place of care reported the… Laurence Zalokar Love0
heart Disease September 25, 2018 Does ASPIRIN Prevent Stroke Or Heart Attack? Prescribing daily low-dose aspirin for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease and stroke in the healthy… Laurence Zalokar Love0
Food For ThoughthealthIBS September 9, 2018 Do probiotics do any good? Does Taking Probiotics really help? Robina 7 Day Doctors and Acupuncture recommends this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2apKt2y3QpM&list=PLTi_n0Bd__XqA5tb8Te0OVr0rkmxfzjy6… Laurence Zalokar Love0
healthscience September 2, 2018 What benefit does physical activity give to your health? What does physical activity do for your health? Robina 7 Day Doctors and Acupuncture recommends… Laurence Zalokar Love0
exercise August 13, 2018 Can’t Shift Body Fat? Learn some Surprising Facts Can’t Shift Body Fat? Learn The Surprising Facts with Exercise, Weight Loss & Calorie Counting… Laurence Zalokar Love0
exercisefitnesshealth August 5, 2018 Can doing housework get you fit ? Can you get fit simply by doing housework? Robina 7 Day Doctors and Acupuncture recommends… Laurence Zalokar Love0
Acupuncturediethealthheart Disease July 26, 2018 Fish oil supplements ‘do not protect the heart’ Omega-3 supplements don’t reduce the risk of heart attacks or mortality, according to a Cochrane… Laurence Zalokar Love0
My Health Record July 22, 2018 What is My Health Record ? My Health Record is an online summary of your key health information. When you have… Laurence Zalokar Love0
testosterone July 18, 2018 Testosterone Replacement Therapy – A Good Idea? Record numbers of men are turning to testosterone replacement therapy to increase energy levels, muscle… Laurence Zalokar Love0
gluten July 8, 2018 Is gluten free the way to go? Gluten is a protein that can be found in grains like wheat, barley and rye. … Laurence Zalokar Love1
dietweight loss June 23, 2018 A Diet with a Difference: The LivingLite support program The LivingLite support program Monitoring your weight loss progress can help you stay motivated long term,… Laurence Zalokar Love0
Acupuncture June 19, 2018 KWIKTV EPISODE 4 Here is episode 4 of our KwikTV presentation with interviews with doctors, staff and patients.… Laurence Zalokar Love0
Acupuncturebell's palsy June 17, 2018 Bell’s Palsy Acupuncture Bell's palsy is characterised by a droopy appearance around the eye and mouth on the… Laurence Zalokar Love0
AcupunctureMedical Acupuncture June 14, 2018 Medical Acupuncture in the Battle Field Medical Acupuncture has been recognized by the US military as an effective way of treating… Laurence Zalokar Love0
Acupunctureendometriosis June 5, 2018 Acupuncture for Endometriosis Endometriosis is a chronic condition characterised by growth of endometrial tissue in sites other than… Laurence Zalokar Love0
Acupuncturefibromyalgia June 3, 2018 Acupuncture for Fibromyalgia In fibromyalgia, abnormalities in central pain-processing and the release of neurotransmitters including serotonin and noradrenaline. … Laurence Zalokar Love0
Acupuncturemigraine June 1, 2018 Migraine and Acupuncture Migraines are severe headaches that usually begin on one side of the head (often behind… Laurence Zalokar Love0
Acupuncturetrigeminal neuralgia May 29, 2018 Trigeminal Neuralgia Acupuncture Trigeminal neuralgia is the most common type of neuralgia, also known as tic douloureux. The… Laurence Zalokar Love1
Acupuncturecarpal tunnel May 27, 2018 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – Acupuncture The symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome are caused by compression of the median nerve in… Laurence Zalokar Love1
healthhealth tests May 23, 2018 Are Health Tests Really a Good Idea? GPs occasionally receive requests from patients to order specific medical health tests that may or… Laurence Zalokar Love0