Geelong Medical & Health Group News

What to Do When Your Nose Bleeds

March 3 2018

Most nosebleeds are mild and do not last long. Nosebleeds are common in children and older people with medical conditions, but can also occur after an injury or cold. If you have a nosebleed: lean forward and firmly pinch the nose below the bridge (the bony part), for 10 minutes non-stop then let go and see if the bleeding has...


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Fix A Stiff Neck In 60-Seconds

February 19 2018

Because nobody has time to deal with neck cramps. It’s 7 am. Time to start your day! You go in for a big stretch when…yeowch! Neck pain! A knot in any muscle is a nuisance, but it’s especially frustrating when the offender is lodged in your neck or upper back. (Turning your head should not...


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Want To Stop Snoring? 5 Ways To Help You Snooze Without Snoring

October 25 2017

Snoring when you sleep can be a sign of something obstructing your nasal passages or there is an underlying health condition that you are not aware of. Aside from disrupting your sleep because you can’t breathe properly, you are also disturbing others in the room when you sleep. Here are a few remedies that you can try out to alleviate your snoring problem....


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5 Home Remedies To Fight Sinus Infection

October 2 2017

Sinusitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the nose and paranasal sinuses. It is commonly caused by bacterial infection following a viral infection such as the common cold. Other risk factors for developing sinusitis include untreated allergies, crooked nasal anatomy, smoking, nasal polyps and overuse of decongestant nasal sprays. It is one of the most common...


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