Category: Allied Health

A stressed out woman seated at her office desk, throwing her hands up in frustration after experiencing holiday blues

Are you already stressed to return back to work?

The holidays are filled with joy and happiness, yet when it comes to an end, even the thought of going back to reality can give you stress. So, if you’re already stressed to return to work, read our article to learn how you can manage holiday blues.

How to say no to sugar this Christmas

How to say no to sugar this Christmas

Sugar is the leading cause of inflammation, high blood pressure, inflammation, weight gain, and diabetes, as well as fatty liver disease. There will always be lots of sweets during the festive season wherever you go. So here’s how you can say no to sugar during Christmas? 

Manmeet Kaur Dietitian and Nutritionist at Epping

Manmeet Kaur (Dietitian)

Manmeet Kaur is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Nutritionist.  Dietitian and Nutritionist  Meet Your Epping Dietitian – Manmeet Kaur  Manmeet Kaur, owner at Kaursnutrition is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD, Dietetics, B.App Sci) & Nutritionist. Manmeet’s passion is to provide holistic and patient-centered care by tailoring individual dietary requirements based on cultural and nutritional needs. She is

A heart health doctor stressing the importance of healthy diet and exercise to ward off heart disease

Top Diet and Lifestyle Measures to Ward Off Heart Disease

Heart disease is tricky. In order to prevent heart disease, it comes down to two things. First up, a heart-healthy diet that is free from unwanted sodium, and rich in omega fatty acid. Next is leading an active life coupled with limited alcohol consumption. Here is our top diet and lifestyle measures to ward off heart disease.

10 things to know about Irritable Bowel Syndrome

10 things to know about Irritable Bowel Syndrome

The first thing to know about Irritable Bowel Syndrome is that it is a syndrome, not a disease. This means IBS is a combination of abnormalities that occurs together. In addition IBS can be insidious, chronic and can cause extensive damage to your digestive system. Here are the 10 things to know about Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

A woman who is feeling depressed rests her head on her hand as another woman comforts her

Can Iron Deficiency affect your mental health?

Iron deficiency is considered to be a physical condition, but there is a strong association between iron deficiency and struggling mental health.  Iron is a vital element that influences many other bodily functions. It is one of the main contributors to provide us with oxygenated blood. It keeps our brain and immune system ticking and

How to manage bronchiectasis through diet, Epping Family Medical and Specialist Centre

How to manage Bronchiectasis through diet?

Would you be surprised to hear that, “what you eat may influence how you breathe”? For someone with Bronchiectasis, obtaining optimum nutrition through diet becomes a crucial part of their overall disease management.

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Bareah Aboushamat (Psychologist)

Bareah Aboushamat is a Psychologist at Epping Family Medical & Specialist Centre who is experienced with providing a range of psychological services to both adolescents and adults including, but not limited to anxiety, PTSD, and working with survivors of family violence. BSc, GDipPsych, GDipHealth Counselling, MAPS Meet Your Epping Psychologist – Bareah Aboushamat Bareah has a

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