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29/06/2025

MAGNESIUM!!!

Magnesium is a mineral that is essential for healthy muscles, nerves, bones and blood sugar levels.

If you don't get enough magnesium in your diet over a long time, you may be at a higher risk of health problems such as heart attack, stroke, diabetes or osteoporosis.

Severe magnesium deficiency can cause symptoms including numbness, muscle cramps and an abnormal heart rhythm.

Foods high in magnesium include green leafy vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds and wholegrains.

How much magnesium you need depends on your age, s*x and stage of life.

Age. Magnesium recommended dietary intake (RDI) (milligrams)

0-6 months 30 mg
7-12 months 75 mg
1-3 years 80 mg
4-8 years 130 mg
9-13 years 240mg

14-18 years Males Females
410mg 360mg

19-30 years Males Females
400mg 310mg

31-50years Males Females
420mg 320mg

51-70+yearsMales Females
420mg 320mg

During pregnancy& breastfeeding 310-400mg depends on age.

What if I am taking other medicines?
Magnesium supplements can affect the way your body absorbs some medicines,

If your doctor recommends a magnesium supplement, make sure they know about all the other medicines you take and check they won't interact.

If your doctor is concerned about your magnesium levels, they may test your levels with a magnesium blood test.

Resources and support
Visit Nutrition Australia for information about healthy eating.
Eat for Health has information and advice about healthy eating.

01/06/2025

What is shingles?
Shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful, blistering rash.

Who can get shingles?
You can only get shingles if you have had chickenpox. It's possible to have had chickenpox with only minor symptoms.

Shingles can occur at any age. However, risk of shingles is higher in people:

aged over 50 years
with a weakened immune system
who had chickenpox in their first year of life
About 1 in 3 people will develop shingles at some stage during their lifetime.

Usually, people have shingles only once in their lives. But sometimes, especially if you have a weakened immune system, you might get repeat infections.

What are the symptoms of shingles?
The initial symptoms of shingles are:

a burning, tingling or itching sensation
sensitivity to light
headache
tiredness
Rash
About 2 to 3 days after the initial symptoms, a rash will appear on sensitive skin. This rash usually appears on one side of your body around a skin nerve (called a dermatome).

At first, the rash consists of painful red bumps. These bumps quickly develop into fluid-filled blisters, which can be painful and itchy. These blisters will burst, and then heal into a crusty surface over 2 weeks.

Shingles rash can affect your:

face,chest back,abdomen (tummy),
pelvis

The rash usually lasts for around 10 days, but it can take several weeks to settle.

How can I get shingles?
After having chickenpox, the virus stays in the nerve cells of your body but is not active. Shingles occurs when the virus becomes active again usually many years later.

The virus may be reactivated by stress, illness, immunosuppression, older age, trauma and radiotherapy. But shingles often occurs for no known reason.

You can’t catch shingles from someone who has shingles. But you can get chickenpox from someone who has shingles if you have never had chickenpox or the chickenpox vaccine.

The virus spreads if you have contact with fluid from the blisters on the person’s skin who has shingles or by using or touching their bedding, clothing or towels.

Unlike chickenpox, the shingles virus does not usually spread by coughing and sneezing.

When should I see my doctor?

You should see your doctor as soon as possible if you have symptoms of shingles

Be sure to keep your rash dry and clean. After a bath or shower, dry your rash gently.

Try not to scratch your rash, as this can cause an infection or scarring.

You can reduce the discomfort from your rash by:

wearing loose fitting clothes
, cover your rash, to avoid spreading the virus to other people.

Avoid antibiotic creams, gels, and sticking plasters (Band Aids) on the blisters. These may slow down the healing process.

Can shingles be prevented?
Getting vaccinated against shingles reduces your chance of developing the condition. The shingles vaccine is recommended for:

everyone aged 50 years and over
people aged 18 years or older with a weak immune system
people over 50 years who have contact with someone who has a weak immune system

Vaccination does not guarantee that you won't get shingles, but it will reduce your chance of developing the condition.

Shingrix is free for:

people aged 65 years or older
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50 years or older
immunocompromised people aged 18 years or older with certain medical conditions
For everyone else, there is a cost for this vacc

Common side effects

The vaccine is safe. Side effects may include:

pain, redness, swelling or itching where the needle went in
headache
tiredness

Talk to your doctor about what is best for you. Ask your doctor if you are eligible for free vaccination based on your situation or location.

If you have shingles, you can also help prevent it from spreading by avoiding:

sharing towels
playing contact sports
swimming
If you have shingles, avoid contact with people who may be more at risk.

Be sure to wash your hands often and practice good hygiene.

Resources and support

the National Immunisation Program Schedule

the Australian Immunisation Handbook
If you want to know more about shingles you can call healthdirect on 1800 022 222 to speak with a registered nurse, 24 hours, 7 days a week (known as NURSE-ON-CALL in Victoria).

10/05/2025

25/04/2025

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24/04/2025

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10/04/2025

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19/03/2025

When is a hip replacement recommended?
Your doctor may recommend a hip replacement if you have:

osteoarthritis
rheumatoid arthritis
pain following a hip injury
an injury that affects blood supply to the hip
hip disease from birth
hip pain that has lasted a long time and
you find it difficult to move
pain has not improved with medicines, physical therapy or walking supports
you find it difficult for you to look after yourself and carry out your daily activities

The most common reason in Australia for hip replacement surgery is osteoarthritis. A hip replacement can reduce pain, improve mobility and improve quality of life.

What are the risks and complications of hip replacement surgery?
Hip replacement surgery is considered safe and effective. However, complications can include:

infections
blood clots (deep vein thrombosis, or DVT)
hip dislocation, especially in the first few months after surgery
one leg feels shorter than the other
nerve and blood vessel injury
swelling and stiffness
continued pain.

Recovery is different for everyone and you will need to do rehabilitation, including physiotherapy and occupational therapy, to strengthen the new joint and improve flexibility.

Most people can do light activities after around 6 weeks. After around 3 months you should be able to get back to most of your normal activities. For some people, it takes up to 12 months to feel the full benefits of the hip replacement.

Your surgeon will let you know what activities you can do after your surgery, but you will likely need to avoid high impact sports.

How long does a hip replacement last?
Hip replacements last at least 10 years for 9 in 10 people who have a hip replacement.

Doing all your exercises as your health ream instructs, and keeping to a healthy weight will help you recover and increase the lifespan of your new hip.

Resources and support
Talk to your health professional about the benefits and risks of getting a hip replacement.

For more information on different types of hip replacements, visit the Queensland Government page.

Sources:
Queensland Health

06/03/2025

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16/02/2025

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16/02/2025

What is osteoarthritis (OA)?
Osteoarthritis (OA)is a chronic condition where the joints in your body become inflamed and damaged, causing pain, swelling, stiffness and reduced movement.

OA can affect one or several of your joints. The joints most often affected by OA are your:

knees
hips
fingers
spine

How common is OA?

It becomes more common as you get older.
OA can develop at any age, but it's more common in people over the age of 40 to 50 years.
It's more common in females than males.

OA is not the same as rheumatoid arthritis or psoriatic arthritis, which are both autoimmune conditions.

Joint pain may get worse with activity and feel better with rest.

Symptoms usually get worse slowly, over time. Sometimes symptoms can get worse suddenly.

Depending on which joints are affected, having OA can make it harder for you to:

walk
climb stairs
do other daily activities

What causes OA?
The exact cause of OA is not known.

Your risk of developing increases as you get older. Other factors that increase your risk are:

having family members with OA
being female
being overweight
having had a previous injury to a joint, such as a dislocation
doing a physically demanding job or activity that can lead to joint damage over time (such as heavy lifting or manual labour)

When should I see my doctor?
Talk to your doctor if you have pain in your joints.

How is OA treated?
There is no cure for OA, but many people can manage their symptoms well. Treating joint pain and stiffness can help you manage your daily activities.

Healthcare professionals that can help with OA can include:

your doctor
a physiotherapist
a dietitian
a psychologist
an occupational therapist
a rheumatologist (specialist in joint problems)
an orthopaedic surgeon (doctor who operates on joints)

The type of treatment recommended for you will depend on your symptoms and which joint or joints are affected.

Can I prevent OA?
You can help reduce your risk of developing OA by:

Avoiding joint injuries or overuse — a sports injury prevention program may help.

Having rehabilitation for knee injuries.
Maintaining a healthy weight — by eating a healthy diet and exercising.

Regular exercise is important for people with OA. It keeps your joints and muscles healthy and flexible, and can help reduce pain.

It's a good idea to choose low-impact activities that don't put a lot of stress on your joints.