NEWS & TIPS
Shelli (14/4/1975-21//7/2017)
It’s been two years since Shelli passed away. Shelli, you are with us always, your words of wisdom and funny sayings will always be part
Avoid infection, don’t share
As children we are taught to share, even when we didn’t want to give up our prized possessions. Now I am saying “Avoid infection, don’t
Quality time socialising
It’s important to prioritise your health and happiness so don’t let the low temperatures take their toll. Winter makes it far too easy to hibernate.
National Wound Awareness Week
Wound Awareness Week takes place from 15th – 21st July, 2019 with the theme “Let’s Talk About Wounds.” Chronic wounds affect over half a million Australians
Prioritise your sleep
A regular sleep pattern is so important to recovery and is a great way to arm yourself against bugs and viruses. Cold, dark and wet
How do you escape fatigue?
How do you try and escape your fatigue? Do you listen to your favourite music, read a great book or magazine, go online, watch a
Awesome relief for skin that’s hot & hurts
Unfortunately, radiation injures or kills healthy cells as well as cancer cells in the treated area. Repeated radiation exposure causes an imbalance in tissue damage and
Your questions are important
You and your family will have questions so don’t be afraid to speak up especially if you are unsure or unclear about your diagnosis and treatment.
Goat Soap, extremely gentle and nourishing
Did you know that Goat Soap has a similar PH level to your skin? Making it an extremely gentle and nourishing product that won’t cause irritation.
World Chocolate Day
World Chocolate Day is celebrated annually on July 7th. Chocolate comes in different flavours, including milk, white and dark chocolate. Some scientists now say that eating
Keep hands moisturised
Being in and out of hospital, sometimes you don’t feel so clean! There are so many sick!! people and with the added worry of influenza, hand
It’s okay to have grumpy days
An important lesson to learn when caring for a cancer patients everyone gets a little grumpy when they are not feeling well. Don’t take it
It’s important to replace those electrolytes
Many patients on chemotherapy experience nausea and vomiting, some more severely than others. Vomiting and diarrhoea can also be caused by highly contagious viral infections.
Dry July
Supporting patients with cancer was important to Shelli and this is why are Kit for Cancer case was created. Many foundations raise money for research
Australian flu season, the worst is yet to come
Australian flu season has already claimed 228 lives and infected more than 100,000 across Australia this year. Experts say the worst is yet to come. Influenza
