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Allergies: your whirlwind tour
In Australia, over half a million people have a diagnosed food allergy. We have one of the highest rates of food allergies with an astounding 1 in 10 babies born developing food allergies. The medical research into this area is promising,…
First aid: when is the right time to teach children
Parents often ask me when they should start teaching their children first aid. Everyone that knows me, knows that I believe that first aid is a fundamental life skill. As I look at how my children (aged 7 and 9…
Breathing symptoms: the subtle signs to watch for
Over the last few weeks my family has been battling the usual “change of season” colds, viruses, heavy breathing and coughs. The fluctuating temperatures can be a trigger for young, sensitive airways and for those with Asthma. All too often…
First aid kits: what I put in mine….
Ambulances: why are we so hesitant to call them?
It may not be a life-threatening emergency…… but what if it is? Don’t wait until it is too late to call an Ambulance. In my capacity as a Nurse and First Aid Trainer, I have been noticing something worrying within…