narelles
Healthshare member since August 2011
Answers contributed by narelles
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Fad Diet Quiz
How interesting! I'll have a go- would be great if you could post the answers ...CCBACBBBAC read more -
Antenatal and Postnatal Depression - Just Speak Up!
Great post! Sadly I think too many women are too proud to speak up and get help. As a mother myself i can identify with this stigma and you tend to be so involved with ... read more -
Are blokes losing the battle of the bulge?
Great post, thank you Nicole. As women we worry so much about weight management and it is clearly becoming an epidemic for men in Australia! I find that teaching men the simply tricks like skim ... read more -
I've had a lower back pain for years have you?
Hi Neil, Sorry for the delayed response. I do pilates through a local studio with reformer beds and instructors. I am continuing with it and getting great results. Thanks Neil. read more -
Share your experiences in the Menopause Community
Hi Everyone, I've joined this community as I am 41 years old and approaching menopause. While I dont have menopausal symptoms yet I am very interested in all things menopause as I know it is ... read more -
Hormone Therapy Is Not Dangerous!
Hi Margaret, I am 41 years old and havent got menopause symptoms as yet, however I am very interested in this community given I know its coming From speaking with friends and family I was ... read more -
What is the difference between thrush and a Urinary Tract Infection?
Fantastic, thank you for that information Belinaa- exrtreamly useful and I hope others benefit from reading it as i recently had a UTI and thought it was Thrush so I didnt go to the doctor ... read more -
I've had a lower back pain for years have you?
Wow I never knew orange juice could cure back pain- glad it worked for you. I suffered from a terribl lower back and started pilates and havent had problms since then. I've found pilates to ... read more -
Is pilates good for fitness or should I be doing other things?
I did pilates a lot prior to and after pregnancy and found it had amazing benefits on strength and also minimising back pain when feeding my baby and now lifting and doing all the physical ... read more -
I was diagnosed with Poly-Cystic Ovarian Syndrome when I was 16 years old, I am now 24 and I have NEVER been able to lose weight and keep it off.
Hi Amy, Sorry to hear about your struggle. My suggestion like Arlene's is that you should look into seeing a dietitian so they can tailor a diet and exercise for your needs (everyones needs are ... read more -
Does green tea have as much caffeine as coffee?
Wow I never knew that! Rochelle I think Coffee in moderation has some health benefits so it shouldn't be ruled out, the same way as a glass of red wine and dark chocolate in moderation ... read more -
What is Chlamydia?
Thanks Belinda. As I posted the question I looked at the Healthshare STD community library with the Chlamydia fact sheet and saw these symptoms listed on it. Thanks for the response! read more -
Any success stories out there who are TTC??
I've had two friends with PCOS who managed to conceive naturally without any issues. I guess it depends case by case. Both of my friends started trying earlier just in case it took them a ... read more -
What is Chlamydia?
Thank you for this information. I have a teenage daughter so I'm interested in this. I know most women may not get symptoms, but for those who do what are the symptoms? read more -
Is it worth having a flu injection?
Hi Anne, From my experiance the flu injection hasnt helped in fighting the common cold- it just stops you getting the more severe flu strain which is dangerous for pregnant women and the elderly. Unfortunately ... read more