Managing haemochromatosis: diet and treatment

It’s said that you can have too much of a good thing. Working hard is commendable but workaholism can damage health and relationships. Rain is good for the earth but flooding is not. Exercise promotes health but overtraining risks injury....

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Weight loss tips for fatty liver disease

Our director, practice manager and Registered Nurse, Nicole, has helped many patients to live a healthier life after a diagnosis of fatty liver disease. Here, she shares her top tips on a sustainable fatty liver diet and the best type...

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Can iron infusions make you sick or tired?

If you’re struggling with tiredness due to low iron levels, your doctor may recommend an iron infusion.  But could the iron infusion itself make you tired? Is that a real thing? And if it is, could a glass of Coke...

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How do I know if I have fatty liver disease?

Fatty liver disease, often silent in its early stages, can have significant impacts on your health and daily life if left unmanaged. So, what is it and how do you know if you’ve got it?  What is fatty liver disease?...

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What are the 4 stages of cirrhosis of the liver?

Imagine it’s a beautiful Saturday morning and you’re at the local farmer’s market, sipping a coffee and browsing the stalls. You decide to buy some apples and carefully select those with bright, firm skin. When you get home, you put...

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Registered nurse giving a patient an iron infusion

Iron infusions: How soon will I notice a difference?

Low iron levels sap your energy, making it hard to keep up with the demands of daily life.  Often, you’ve had these symptoms for a while before you see your GP and get a blood test. Then there may be...

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what-imaging-reveals-about-liver-health

What imaging reveals about liver health

Imaging is one of the marvels of modern medicine. It allows doctors to examine the health of your body’s internal organs, bones and joints without cutting you open.  One of your most important organs is the liver. While we can...

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Iron infusions Avoiding the stain

Iron infusions: Avoiding the stain

Iron is a crucial mineral for your health and well-being. An iron infusion may help to raise your iron levels and is well-tolerated by most patients. However, it’s important that your health care professional takes steps to minimise the risk...

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Iron deficiency and ferritin levels

Iron deficiency and ferritin levels

If you’re a Friends fan, you may remember an episode from season 2 where Monica has lost her job, is worried about being unable to pay her rent and decides to ask her parents for a loan. Her dad jumps...

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The impact of Christmas diets on your digestive health

The impact of Christmas diets on your digestive health

Christmas tends to be a time when people overindulge in food and drink. After all, the end of the year can be quite intense – gift shopping, school events, work deadlines. By the time the celebrations finally begin, you’re more...

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