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Fat or thin?

Fat or thin is good?

As a nation, what could we be doing to prevent obesity?

New research on obesity (published on October 24th) finds that once at a certain weight, your...

Gym junkies

I'm interested in trimming my body & build up fitness. Maybe someday even have some Abs!! What's...

Zumba

I have started going to ZUMBA classes and its brilliant!

Has anyone else caught the...

Happiness

How can we feel or be happy,when things in life are getting so hard,

Massage

tell me who likes tobe massage and why ,think its good for you.

Struggling :(

So I'm quite over weight (20kgs over) I am lacking motivation big time!
I know how I want to...

Breast cancer

We all hear how we should have Mammograms and that if we feel something is not right even if we...

Breast cancer

My wife died in 2010 of breast cancer and I tried thru your forum to impress on the women of ...

Getting sick after a hospital visit.

I'm just wondering how many people have ever been in hospital (emergency room and/or admitted to...

Period!

I stopped taking my pill on during my last perios which was the 7th November.
I took a pee...

Debilitating health issues & how to deal with them

I suffer with a lot of different and debilating health issues and I was wondering if there are...

Toning up!

I have been trying to tone up for the last 3-4 months but seem to be getting no where. Does...

Spine laminectomy + fusion

Spine decompression + fusion for spondylolisthesis L5/S1. It has been five weeks since I had this...

Tummy problems

What is the best excrise to tighten your tummy after givin birth? (some thing that really...

Falling to pieces

Some bits of me don't seem to work too well any more. I get out of bed in the morning and groan,...

Diabetics who are insulin restant

I am interested in chatting to other people with Type 2 Diabetes and because thery are insulin...

New patient?

If I have one major gripe about the health system it's this.I've been seeing the same...

Problem boobs!

Hi all. I have always been "blessed" and to be honest i hate it. Are there any ways except...

Laser surgery

Three months ago I had laser eye surgery and I am just SO GRATEFUL that I had it done! 42 years...

Bulging discs

I suffer extreme pain from bulging discs in my back. Does anyone have the same problem and do...

Why do some children,brought up with every oppurtunity treat parents like rubbish

I have 3 adult children, they never visit or call except when they want something. Why is this,...

Why are dentists so expensive?

I just took my disabled husband to the dentist. He has to have a few fillings and we are on a...

Benefits of clove oil

I am excited to write to you all about this topic because just recently I myself got lots of...

Health insurance

health insurance becomes dearer and unaffordable as you get older ,should it not be otherwise

Shar

I have had Arylic Nails on for years and have stopped about five years ago
However the reason...

Antidepressant

whats peoples views on doctors thinking that just a pill will make things better in peples live...

Fibromyalgia

Is wanting to talk to anyone who has this disorder. I am 29 and have recently been diagnosed with...

How the workplace influences our lives

in to days society many people are in jobs they dont like and this efects there
health...

Lymphedema

I suffer from Lymphedema
Lymphatic obstruction, is a condition of localized fluid retention...

Auntymare

Fibromyalgia - Is anyone out there that suffers from this condition? Some Doctors say there is no...

Organ donation

Australia has the lowest numbers of organ donation in the developed world? Why? What can be done...

Weight loss

Please help me with weight loss

It's been 3 yrs know i power walk for 45 minutes every...

How do you make specialists sit up and listen

I have recently been to see yet another neurologist for help with chronic migraines and...

Is eft effective

Is EFT an effective form of treatment for mental & physical problems?

Cholesterol

What are good foods to lower cholesterol

Sugar

WE NEED TO SPEAKUP ABOUT THE AMOUNT OF SUGAR IN OUR FOODS. e.g. I did write to Nestles of ask...

Tell all the world how you feel tring to be fit,is it hard to kepp healthy

COME ON PEOPLE TELL THE WORLD HOW YOU FEEL HOW ITS HARD TO KEEP HEALTHY AND FIT

Beginner yoga - help!

Hi

I love to keep fit, but due to one or two too many horse riding accidents I now...

Antidepressants good or bad

Hi all after being on a Antidepressant for 8 years, lets just call it paroxetine cause thats what...

Getting those last kilos off

Hi have tried many diets and exicise regines but to no avail either I put wieght back on or body...

Hospital safeguards

Is any one else finding that the standard of care is deminishing in our public.hospitals? I...

Any one have six fingers

tell me

Alchole

The goverment banned advertising for cigerettes, which was good, i have given up smoking and i am...

Personal health

How do you ease a headache

Care

How can you show you really care about.

Does a mother has the right to authorise a hysterectomy on her physical disabled daughter?

Is it allowed to authorise a Hysterectomy on your physical disabled daughter just, because you're...

Chemicals

why is it that gov dept's know that certain chemicals are carcinogenic,but will not admitt this...

We never needed tampons nor pads!

Have you ever heard about the moon cup?
We never needed to make tampons nor pads,,,yet how...

Diabetes

Has any one got it? And how young/old were you?

As of saturday the 25th of june 2011 I...

Disablity and education

disability and education does the education system really try and get our children to the best of...

Itchy skin

I've tried everything to soothe my itchy skin. I itch so badly I end up with big red sores. The...

Anxiety

Hey everyone,
I've been dealing with a lovely little anxiety disorder this year. I'd love to...

Gym

Pain after you work out.

Hip replacement

My husband (59) has to have a complete hip replacement, we are told for the first 3 months he has...

Skn cancer

I have just had a few spots diagnosed as skin cancer and have had a some of them removed and more...

So you got cancer

I collapsed at work and was rushed off to hospital and was diagnosed with a Brain Tumor they said...

Menopause

I started menopause at age 40 i am now 71 and still get awful sympyoms for 4 to 5 days a month...

Supporting cancer patients

My husband has recently been diagnosed with lung cancer at the age of 49 and it has hit us like a...

Wheat and gluten intolerances/ cealiacs disease

does anyone know of any shops in south australia that you can buy gluten and wheat free products....

What are essential oils?

Essential oils are very complex substances produced by different varieties of plant and can be...

Giving up the cigarettes

I have recently given up cigarettes, not through health reasons but I just felt that the time was...

10 day challenge eating yogurt

I'm involved in a 10 day challenge to document my inner health and digestion and have decided to...

Giving up smoking?

I am 51 years old and have smoked cigarettes since I was 16. I have always looked after myself-...

The winter flu

Living in one of the colder places in Australia, colds and flu are the norm for a lot of people....

Help! need ideas for fitness while dealing with pain

Hi all,i have been dealing with pain(back)for over 10 years. I want to get my body back in...

Side effects of black cohosh and vitamin alternatives!

After using a common highly recommended vitamin for over 50's women, I became extremely ill,...

Melanoma

I wondered if people on here are checking the soles of their feet for moles or strange legions. I...

How much is to much exersize

I Exersize Alot At least 3 Hours A Day Is This To Much ? How Much Do You ? Do You Go To The...

Global warming

is global warming is effected in daily life?who we think about

Nature's essential oils

They say that beauty is only skin deep, but true beauty begins from within, nurturing and caring...

Carcinogenic chmicals

proof of the damage done to humans by chemicals such as Dildren/DDt

Neurofibromatosis.

I would like to hear from anyone that has Neurofibromatosis. My husband has it. He suffers a...

Dental charges vs health insurance

Dental Fees: 1. unlike Medicare, dental fees are not subsidised by the Federal Government and...

Kidney diet

Can anyone out there,know of a great diet,to keep a kidney in good shape,I recently was wrongly...

Mental illness advice

Advice in how to help anxious/depressed adult son

What changes have you made to better your health.

I have tried to lose weight and changed to a healthy diet.

Eggs /// hard boild

I NEED HELP, I HAVE JUST GOT OVER A HEART ATTACK A FEW MTHS AGO AND HAD A STENT PUT IN TO OPEN UP...

Morality

I just yesterday heard of the death of a really nice person,he was a lovely man and it makes me...

Why is it that really bad things happen to good people!

It seems to me that more and more, I am hearing of young people in the prime of their lives,...

Eating and walking

If you walk and eat at the same time you chew as fast as you walk. Walk slow - chew slow, walk...

Hypnosis quitting smoking

Hi to everyone my topic is about Hypnosis. What do you guys think? Does it work? Has anyone ever...

Laser eye surgery gone wrong!

Laser Eye Surgery I also had to have laser eye surgery after 45 years as my eyes started...

Diabetes

Has any one got it? And how young/old were you?

As of saturday the 25th of june 2011 I...

Bodybuilding

bodybuilding is a way of life and is a demanding sport.I have been lifting weights for years and...

Reiki

Hi - I'm really interested in trying Reiki. Has anyone done it before? Do you recommend it?...

Joint mobility

Hi all....Can anyone recommend an effective aid in helping to increase joint mobility? I have...

Shingles - require prooven natural therapies !

Have had shingles on the face for 1 week now....the most painful condition I have ever...

Epilepsy

Hi im epileptic and would like to get to know others who have it .I was diagnozed 20 months ago...

Dementia

I just want to chat to people who are caring for a dementia sufferer my husband has dementia and...

Health & nutrition

Just Curious to know that how many of you know/heard about the nutritional product called...

Hip replacement

hi i have had 4 hip replacements in 9 years
of the 4 one was done 3 years ago which...

Women's multivitamin for over 50's without black cohosh

I am an over 50's female. I have previously had a serious reaction to black cohosh when taking a...

Tv shows and food

With almost daily reports on either obesity amongst children or binge drinking I am wondering how...

Christine hockhing

Why do (so called) health professionals, eg specialists, who are not sure of answers, try to find...

Kronic pineapple express

How do you all feel after that legal high Kronic being banned?? I am totally over the moon due to...

Liposculpture

Has anyone had liposculpture done on them? Did you get the results and were you able to maintain...

Benefits of fish oil

I take odouless fish oil capsules on a regular basis. I find I am more relaxed, abe to...

New year's resolutions

It's been 6 weeks since 2011 started and I was just wondering how everyone was going with their...

Where to find a good masseur

We all have our vices for relaxing, what better way than to experience a massage.

I've...

Conventional medicine verses natural therapies

Pro's and Cons of both, what are your thoughts on Natural as against Conventional in any given...

Dental hospital

I was on the waiting list for the Sydney Dental Hospital for 3 years and never got a phone call....

Liz mc caskill pyhsic

Hi Everyone,

I was wondering if anyone listens to 5aa and has heard, Liz Mc caskill, the...

Un-hygenic pillows

It is 2 weeks since I read an article in my Sunday newspaper about 'old' pillows and the amount...

Mind set

I think that most of our health problems are a result of our poor choices, wrong food ,no...

Black boxes for the drug user

i have walked into a neighbourhood centre and on the counter is a heap of the old age black boxes...

Central rehab medicine palmerston north

I was wondering if anyone has been or knows anyone who has dealt with Central Rehab Medicine in...

Family & bebt

I have been with my partner for 23 years. Recently we moved to a place called Bonalbo which is...

Health

I have just discovered that the public hospitals in South Australia are slowly introducing mixed...

Hilary

I would like to hear from anyone that has Neurofibromatosis. My husband has it. He suffers a lot ...

How can i get fat?

I eat healthy food, eat at night and drink milk but my weight is still low. I drink vitamin too

How to deal with anxiety

I have a grand-daughter who is 11 years old and suffers from anxiety. She has been receiving...

Is blood thicker than water?

In my opinion blood doesn't mean shit at all, Just because you have the same blood line doesnt...

Labyrinthitis

Does anyone know much about labyrinthitis? I got a virus over two months ago and am still...

Medical drug abuse testing

with all the testing going on in the work place why are the drs as well employers not testing...

Mental illness

my topic is about mental illness l have biopolar physis it took long time for me to get well my...

Mental illness

Where people can discuss their Mental Illnesses along with Families, Carers etc.

Migraine

I just want t share this to any migraine sufferers my sister has suffered migraines all her life...

Organ donation

I am a firm believer in this topic being discussed within families so all know your wishes, I...

Police investigators imitate drs

why is it that in a dr diebold office in armidale at suit 1 , 224 rusden street armidale we have...

Security cameras in hospitals

whya re the hospitals in the bush areas not recieving the complete coverage for security they are...

Sick in your 40s

in this day of rising poorer economy
people are complaining about loosing all there services...

What fish oil can actually do to my body and my everyday walking?

I started to take fish oil 3 times a day, and in the package is saying that it makes a lot for my...