UPDATES FROM EXPERTS IN THE FIELD
MEN’S HEALTH
SKIN ADVICE
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
with Dr Andy Stamatiou
with Laura Johnson
with Dr John Barletta
MALE INFERTILITY: THE FACTS
WHY CHOOSE A SKIN PEEL?
MANAGING CHRONIC ILLNESS
DID YOU KNOW, one in six couples will have difficulties achieving a pregnancy? As a general rule, 30% of difficulties are female related, 30% are male related, 30% are both male and female related, while 10% remain unexplained. With recent advances, we are finding more and more of the unexplained cases are actually related to male infertility. Improving a man’s sperm count starts with a change in lifestyle. This involves decreasing toxins such as nicotine, caffeine and recreational drugs. Also, improving the diet plus adding antioxidants, vitamins and minerals goes a long way to improving sperm quality. Specialised IVF techniques such as ICSI and TESA allow men with extremely low sperm counts (including vasectomised men) to achieve pregnancies. In my practice, I bulk bill the male partners to encourage them to attend and be supportive. After all, infertility in reality is a ‘couples’ problem. If you would like to learn more, please ring the number below to schedule an appointment at Genesis Women’s Health.
CHEMICAL PEELS PROMOTE the regeneration of the skin’s surface, revealing smoother, healthier layers of skin. A chemical peel causes the upper layer or layers of the skin to breakdown by dissolving the bonds between the cells. Then in turn, as part of the skin’s normal healing process, new skin cells regenerate to replace the cells removed in the peeling process. As a result, you will notice a brighter and more radiant complexion, help with pigmentation, decongestion, refined open pores and increased hydration. Deeper peels will also induce collagen production, which will lead to tighter skin tone. Winter is the best time to resurface your skin as less sunlight and lower UV levels offers a perfect environment for your skin to heal more quickly. We are offering a fractional RF skin resurfacing in conjunction with Thermage skin tightening which results in deeper skin rejuvenation. Come and see us at Embellish You for your complimentary skin analysis and we can recommend the best treatment individualised to you skin’s needs.
TIME AND EXPERIENCE will change our partner, however, if they develop a chronic illness or injury, the relationship will be challenged. Commitment in a partnership signifies a promise in sickness and in health, meaning multiple stressors may need to be sorted. Exploring your partner’s emotions as well as your own is where you need to start. Being aware of what you are both experiencing and expressing that to each other in respectful ways, will enable the relationship to grow and support the changing dynamic. Communicating is the lifeblood of a relationship; checking-in regularly to build empathy and maintain intimacy is critical. Stating needs and what you each plan to do to satisfy your various needs will be empowering to you both. Given the demanding nature of chronic health concerns, it is imperative to monitor health—yours and theirs—and seek attention in a timely fashion. Deliberately tend to and value the relationship, and strengthen outside social connections; as great things happen when we make an effort.
GENESIS WOMEN’S HEALTH LEVEL 7, 225 WICKHAM TCE, SPRING HILL P 3613 9774 WWW.GHEALTH.COM.AU
EMBELLISH YOU 2 DAYS RD, GRANGE P 3856 1110 WWW.EMBELLISHYOU.COM.AU
DR JOHN BARLETTA, CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST LEVEL 1, SUITE 2, 3 DAYS RD, GRANGE P 3356 4400 WWW.JOHNBARLETTA.COM
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