About Skin Protection We know that skin is the largest organ of the human body and that one of its primary objectives is protection. But if it is thought that skin serves only as wrapping paper and that the complicated systems of human life occur only beneath it, lacking only the tape to keep it in place, the other critical functions skin performs are being ignored. There are three layers comprising skin and each has its own functions. The loss … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2013
Dietitian Funding
Some dietetic consultations provided by accredited practising dietitians are covered under Medicare. Many private health funds also offer rebates for these services. This article provides general information about the ways your consultation with a dietitian can be funded. Medicare MBS Primary Care Items Individual Items Medicare rebates for certain allied health services including management by an accredited practising dietitian are … [Read more...]
Make Healthy Eating Fun for Children these Holidays!
How to Make Healthy Eating Fun for Children Healthy eating stabilises your children’s energy level and sharpens their minds. The tendency today is to eat “junk food”, but you can make it easier for your children to eat healthy foods. This will serve them well into adulthood. How to Develop Healthy Eating Habits in Children Children may have natural food preferences, so you will want to take the challenge and make their healthy choices more … [Read more...]
Prosecco and Clementine Jellies with Gold Leaf
Prosecco and Clementine Jellies with Gold Leaf Serves: 6 Time to make: 20 minutes (Preparation) + 2 minutes (Cooking) Ingredients 600mL Clementine Juice (from about 14 Clementines) 7 Leaves of Gelatine 300mL Prosecco 1 Sheet Edible Gold Leaf Nutrition (per serve) Energy: 481kJ Calories: 115cal Protein: 7g Fat: 0g - saturated 0g Carbohydrates: 13g - … [Read more...]
Is it Sensitive or Sensitised Skin?
It seems more and more common these days to have sensitive skin. Is it true, or are we just getting a little too precious? The good news is that we are not a bunch of worry warts! Many people are experiencing skin reactions, something that most people describe as ‘sensitive skin’. A group of these individuals have never had sensitive skin before, but how could that be? Though the products used for both are the same, there is a difference … [Read more...]
Gift Ideas for Children (from a Speech Pathologist)
Christmas Gift Ideas for Children Christmas is just over the horizon and while many have all their presents already wrapped, some of us (definitely me) are still seeking inspiration for gift ideas. The “Top Five (in no particular order) Christmas Gift List” that I have put together this year is not an exclusive list, but my recommendations do consider how children aged between 2 and 5 years are communicating through their early preschool … [Read more...]
Defining Wellbeing and How It Affects You
Obtaining the right balance of wellbeing has been of concern to mankind since the days of Aristotle. There are many individuals who would actually define it as the essence of mankind. Within the last decade, this subject has moved from being one of philosophy to one of science. The amount of research into what determines the quality of a person’s life experiences has been growing. This has imbued researchers with a newfound knowledge of what … [Read more...]
Product reviews: yoghurt
A question I am commonly asked is - ‘what yoghurt brand is the best one to buy?’ Whilst this may not be a huge concern to those who do not need to watch their weight, it is useful to be aware of some of the better choices out there. Is any fat reduced variety of yoghurt going to be as good as the next? Not really. Unfortunately some brands remove the fat and make up for it with sugar. This way they can still label it as ‘fat free’ or ‘fat … [Read more...]
Skin Picking: OCD and the Skin, Part 2.
About skin picking Dermatillomania is a disorder that involves compulsively picking the skin. It can be pimples, scabs or another mark that needs to be picked at to feel good about the perceived skin problem. It has been argued that the disease is more similar to a drug dependency or impulse control disorder (like gambling) rather than obsessive compulsive disorder, as both dermatillomania and trichotillomania have a feeling of satisfaction … [Read more...]
Top ways to use meal times to build a child’s language
Ideas for building children's language Scenario 3: Meal times Some mealtimes can be a great way to promote one-on-one interaction with your child. As a child's expressive language skills continue to develop, avoid only asking uestions that require a "yes" or "no" response. Ask questions that require a choice. Saying “Do you want banana?” requires only a yes or no indication. Instead, you can ask, “Do you want an apple or banana?” You can … [Read more...]
