About Me

Managing my thyroid levels

I have a hypothyroid disorder, and it affects my life in lot of different ways. I take synthetic thyroid hormones to try to control my thyroid hormone levels. When my levels are not under control, I tend to get tired and sluggish, and it can affect my mood. I see the doctor regularly to make sure that my thyroid hormone levels are all right and get my medication dosage tweaked to keep me feeling great. This blog talks about the role that the thyroid plays in your life and how you can get medical support if your thyroid is not working correctly.

How Your Medical Centre Can Help With Fatigue

Posted on 19 September 2022

Fatigue can impact your quality of life and interfere with your ability to work, look after the kids and even look after yourself. Everyone experiences fatigue from time to time, but it shouldn't be a problem that impacts you for extended periods. If you're suffering from fatigue that just won't lift after a few weeks, it may be tempting to try to ignore it and assume there's nothing that can be done, but your GP and medical centre can help. [Read More]

Should Australians Be Concerned About the Possibility of Asbestos in Their Homes?

Posted on 17 May 2022

There's a fairly accurate rule of thumb for determining whether you should be concerned about asbestos in your home. The use of asbestos has been outlawed in Australia since 31 December 2003. Any residential or commercial properties constructed after this date should, by law, be free of asbestos. There's a disclaimer though—if your home is an apartment in a high-rise or a unit in a block of flats, it pays to check the construction date of the building. [Read More]