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NEW DOCTORS AT BUNGAYWe are pleased to welcome two new GPs to the practice in February - Dr Himan Amarawickrama and Dr Elenor Cramer. COMMUNITY NUTRITION TEAM OFFER FREE COOKING COURSE
MEDICATION REVIEWS - WHO DOES WHAT AND WHEN?
German MeaslesGerman Measles is infectious from two days before the rash appears, until the rash disappears in about four or five days from that date. Glue earThis is a very common condition usually in children, although some adults have been known to have glue ear. CoughsCoughing is the body's way of removing mucus and dust from the lungs. Cold SoresCold sores or fever blisters are the common names for herpes simplex. Cold sores are viral infection of the skin. |
NEW STROKE SUPPORT GROUP IN YOUR AREA
NEW CONTRACEPTION & SEXUAL HEALTH CLINIC
Osteoporosis and diet Bone is a complicated structure consisting of minerals, vitamins and protein. The main mineral is calcium. There is over 1Kg of calcium present in the body, but 99% of this is found in the bones. Weight loss The risks of being overweight are many, ranging from painful feet and knees to coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer. The vast majority of people who are overweight would like to weigh less, but we know that instead of the incidence of overweight and obesity decreasing, it is in fact increasing. Healthy heart It is well recognised and accepted that there are many 'risk factors' for heart disease, many of which are lifestyle risk factors. Healthy eating Healthy Eating is all about getting the balance right. That is, the balance between all the different nutrients that exist in food and drinks. Healthy bowels Today, cancer of the bowel is responsible for thousands of premature deaths a year. The role of diet in maintaining healthy bowels is indisputable and every year, it appears that more and more is understood about the development of disease in the lower end of the gut. |
The CHEW course, which stands for Cook Healthy, Eat Well, is funded by NHS Great Yarmouth & Waveney, so anyone attending the sessions can go for free!
If you take regular medication you will need to have a medication review.
The Stroke Association need your help! They are setting up a steering group to develop a new Stroke Support Group in your area.
A new Contraception and Sexual Health Clinic is available at the Bungay Medical Centre every Thursday from 4pm - 6pm. This clinic is open to EVERYONE - you do not have to be a registered patient to use this service.
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