Behind the podiatry scenes: Infection Control and sterilisation
Recently I have had an abundance of patients attending our clinic with infections they had obtained through attending nail salons which frustrates and saddens me. Please do not get me wrong – I think nail salons have a wonderful service to offer to people who do not requires medical grade pedicures and do not have…
Keeping your feet healthy at work
Work is something that, unfortunately, none of us can avoid! Whether you’re an office worker who sits at a desk for 8 hours in front of a computer or a tradie who works on site, both can have health implications on our body and feet. From circulation and posture problems, through to lower back and…
Magnesium – The Most Essential Mineral
Written by Kasey Boorman, our resident Admin Team Member, and Nutritionist Magnesium is so important, and I recommend everyone gets it in their diet or through supplementation if needed. Magnesium is one of the most essential minerals in your body. Magnesium helps maintain normal muscle and nerve function, keeps heart rhythm steady, supports a healthy…
Tips for starting an exercise program
Congratulations on your decision to start exercising! Making that decision is the first step to a healthier you. Before beginning any physical activity program, it is important to check with your general practitioner to make sure you do not have any conditions that would prevent you completing certain activities. Some things to consider so that…
What Is A Deluxe Medical Pedicure?
A Deluxe Medical Pedicure includes the following 3 components: Magnesium Soak, Medical Pedicure, and a Paraffin wax treatment. MAGNESIUM SOAK Relax with a magazine while your feet are placed in a magnesium salt bath for up to 10 minutes before your Medical Pedicure. Magnesium is present in over 300 enzyme systems in the human body,…
How To Write Goals For 2019
January is always a good time of year to think about what you want out of life, relationships, career, your health and more. Although we should be focusing on them all year round it’s a good chance to start fresh and set up some goals. Many resolutions that are made set us up for failure…
Top 4 Benefits of Custom Orthotics
Orthotics Do you suffer from back, leg or foot pain? ProMed can offer relief! Over the years I have seen many people who are unnecessarily suffering from lower limb pain. Pain can be from many reasons such as injury or trauma but many times it is often related to poor foot posture and poor foot…
Healthy Valentine’s Day Treat
Spoil yourself or someone special with this chocolate treat that you won’t have to feel guilty about! Easy, Healthy Chocolate Mousse Serves: 4 Ingredients: 200g 70% dark chocolate, chopped 440ml coconut cream Fresh raspberries to serve Instructions: Place coconut cream in the refrigerator overnight. In a large metal bowl add cold coconut cream and beat…
Are Thongs Bad for Your Feet?
Ahh summer. Sunscreen, singlets, boardshorts and thongs. It’s that moment you decide it’s time to throw the winter slippers towards the back of the cupboard and retrieve the thongs to leave by the front door…warm season bliss. We Aussies wear thongs…a lot. Most places that experience summers like ours do the same. Unfortunately, this might…
Chocolate, Coconut & Date Balls
A healthier sweet treat option during the Christmas season 😊 This recipe is gluten free and vegetarian. Serves 24 Prep + Cooking Time : 15 minutes Ingredients 2 2/3 cups (500g) pitted dates 1 cup cocoa powder 1 ¼ cups shredded coconut 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/3 desiccated coconut Method Line a large baking tray with baking…