Tips to staying active over winter
Tips for staying active over winter At Southport Doctors, we want to share some helpful tips on how to keep active this winter. With winter here, it feels much more difficult to break away from the warm fireplace to try and fit in some exercise. Keeping active and fit, especially in the wintertime, has endless […]
Are Fad Diets Safe?
Fad diets: Are they safe? We all wish that there was a magical way to lose weight quickly which is why fad diets offer temptation as a quick fix to long-term problems. The truth, unfortunately, is that there is no hasty remedy when it comes to health and nutrition. So what exactly is a fad […]
What is Professional Earwax Cleaning?
What is professional ear wax cleaning? Earwax or cerumen is the oily yellow residue our bodies naturally produce to keep our ears clean, waterproof and germ-free. Our ears are actually self-cleaning. The wax normally gathers up dead skin cells and dirt and this easily exits the ear canal. However, this isn’t always the case; sometimes […]
What is Mirena and is it right for me?
What is Mirena and is it right for me? What is Mirena and how does it work? The Mirena is a hormone-releasing IUD that can prevent pregnancy for up to five years. It releases a hormone called levonorgestrel into your uterus, making it over 99% effective and one of the most effective methods of reversable […]
How do I check myself for skin cancers?
How do I check myself for skin cancers? Moles, coloured spots and growths on the skin are usually harmless — but not always. The earlier a skin cancer is identified and treated, the better your chance of avoiding extensive surgery and other advanced treatments such as immunotherapy and chemotherapy. For some cancers, non-surgical methods such as the use of […]
