Alkimos Beach Medical Centre

14/06/2022

June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and we would like to help raise awareness around Bowel Cancer - the second most deadliest type of cancer in Australia.

It claims the lives of approximately 5200 people every year but can be treated if detected early.

The risk increases with age and people between the age of 50 to 74 are at a higher risk.

For a list of symptoms please visit: https://bit.ly/3xN0qRk

23/05/2022

Although some amounts of good cholesterol are needed by the body to build cell walls and produce hormones, too much leads to health complications.

Some simple lifestyle changes to lower your cholesterol:

💪 Eat less saturated fat such as cakes, butter, coconut oil etc
💪 Eat food high in fibre
💪 Stay physically active

If you have any concerns or queries, please see your GP.

"Following recent Medicare funding changes to Telehealth consults – if you are a new patient, or existing patient who has not attended our practice in the last 12 months, you will not be eligible for teleconsult appointments.If in doubt, please contact the surgery on (08) 9502 9766 to book a telec...

06/05/2022

This Heart Week is about raising awareness about Heart Health and how important routine checks are.

👉 1 in 4 deaths are due to Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD)
👉 1619 hospitalisations a day are due to CVD
👉 More than half of Australian adults are living with 3 or more modifiable risk factors of CVD

To find out more visit: www.heartfoundation.org.au

If you have any concerns or queries, please see your GP.

27/04/2022

Protect yourself from biters!
Use repellents and wear long pants and long-sleeved tops.

Mild and local reactions to a mosquito bite include:

👉 Redness
👉 Swelling
👉 Burning pain
👉 Itching

Treat the affected area by:

👉 Applying an ice pack
👉 Cleaning it with water
👉 Taking a painkiller or antihistamine if need be

In the case of a severe allergic reaction please call 000.
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/insect-bites-infographic

20/04/2022

Common foods that cause allergies include:

🤕 Diary
🤕 Eggs
🤕 Soy
🤕 Fish
🤕 Grains that contain gluten such as wheat, barley, oats
🤕 Nuts - peanuts, pine nuts, pecans, almonds, walnuts

Symptoms of a mild allergic reaction include:

>> Stomach pain
>> Hives or rashes
>> Swelling of the face and area around the mouth
>> Vomiting

Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction include difficulty breathing, tongue swelling up, dizziness, coughing etc.

In the case of an emergency or severe allergic reaction call triple zero (000) immediately.

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/food-allergies

04/04/2022

High blood pressure or Hypertension is a common condition wherein the force of the blood in your arteries is higher than normal increasing the risk of other serious health issues! ❌🩸

Most often than not people do not show symptoms when they have high blood pressure, so it’s important to regularly have it checked!

For more information or if you have any concerns or queries, please visit your GP.

14/03/2022

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition that affects 1 in 10 women and girls.

Women with PCOS have larger ovaries with or without cysts.
It is caused due to a hormonal imbalance, the body producing more levels of the male hormones.

This impacts the menstrual cycle and causes other symptoms that can vary from person to person, but some common ones include:

😮👉 Excessive hair growth on face, chest, back
😮👉 Weight gain
😮👉 Acne
😮👉 Irregular or missed periods

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, eating well and regular exercise can help manage PCOS.
Please see your GP if you have any concerns or queries.

08/03/2022

Happy Women’s Day to all you powerful women out there! 🥰🌸

Keeping in line with this year’s theme , we wanted to share some facts about the healthcare industry that helps break the bias by celebrating women’s representation and achievement across the field.

🌸 Women make up 64.7% of National Health Boards across Australia

🌸 10 out of 15 Board Chairs are women

🌸 75% of the healthcare workforce are women

🌸 65% of physiotherapists are women

Although we’ve got a long way to go, today is about acknowledging how far we have come!

Help , by celebrating women and sharing stories whether it’s your own or someone else’s. Comment below!
💟🌸

27/02/2022

Why do we need Vitamin B12?

Vitamin B12 is essential for your body to repair its tissues and produce more red blood cells. It is essential for your blood, brain and nervous system.

Best ways to get some vitamin B12 in your body is through these foods:

🔹 Chicken
🔹 Beef
🔹 Salmon
🔹 Eggs
🔹 Milk
🔹 Clams
🔹 Mussels

Vegetarians can get their share of B12 from eggs and dairy and for vegans you can consume foods that contain B12 such as yeast and soy.

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/foods-high-in-vitamin-b12
For more info, please see your GP!

Opening Hours Monday – Friday : 7.30am – 7.30pm Saturday : 8:30am – 05:00pm Saturday : 9:00am – 05:00pm Public Holidays : 9:00am – 02:00pm Location : Alkimos, WA 6038

19/02/2022

Did you know these fun food facts?

🍎Fruits help keep your skin and gums healthy

🍉 Eating whole fruits directly instead of in a juice form has more fibre and lesser kilojoules

🥖 Whole grains help with digestion and prevent constipation and bowel cancer

🥬 Vegetables are a great source of fiber, vitamins and minerals and they contain very less kilojoules (energy)

For more info visit:
https://www.refreshedschools.health.wa.gov.au/.../fun.../

31/01/2022

Make this term of school a safe and healthy one📚😊Here are some tips to help get your child’s school year off to a great start

🍎Pack a healthy lunch box
Try including plenty of vegetables, fresh fruit, cheese, yoghurt, wholemeal bread and a bottle of water

🍎Encourage your child to be sun smart
Remind them to wear a broad-brimmed hat and apply SPF 30+ sunscreen

🍎Immunisation - check everything's up to date

🍎Medication
If your child is on any form of medication advise the school and your child’s individual teacher

🍎Posture
If your child has a backpack, check its straps are adjusted properly so the bag’s weight is distributed evenly

For more information or any other heath concerns, you can book an appointment with our GP by calling us on ☎️ 9502 9766 or using the link below 👍

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27/01/2022

10,000 steps a day is a great place to start for your fitness!🚶‍♀️

But for a more in-depth insight, check out this article or talk to your GP👍

http://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2017-05-17/10000-steps-is-it-enough/8532768

For more information, you can book an appointment with our GP by calling us on ☎️ 9502 9766 or using the link below 👍

https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/alkimos-WA-6038/alkimos-beach-medical-centre/doctors

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