Health Matters
A small number of people suffer from a rare/severe subtype of migraine with aura (MA) called hemiplegic migraine (HM), where weakness or temporary numbness, affects one side of the body, accompanying migraine. HM is diagnosed/subdivided into:Sporadic hemiplegic migraine (SHM) – no family history of HM exists Familial hemiplegic migraine (FHM) – 1st or 2nd-degree relative […]
New Church Here for Christmas
What’s the new building on Silverdale Road, you might ask? That was a question for a while there and thankfully they have managed to put up a sign. Now it’s clear that it’s a new church building. Grace West Anglican Church to be precise. ‘When is it going to open?’ has been the next question. […]
Paws a While
Santa Claus will be visiting Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital during December 2021 to take photos with your pets. Santa will be here from Wednesday 1st December until Friday 24th December 2021, Mon-Fri (9am-6pm) and on Saturdays (9am-2pm). Due to the Coronavirus crisis, Santa will be wearing a mask underneath his beard. We usually have a […]
Parents Corner
To feel ‘burnt out’ is to feel over-extended, exhausted, and that you nothing left to give. The feeling of ‘burnout’ is often accompanied by negative thoughts about yourself and people around you. Burning out can look different for different people. It may look loud and aggressive for some, and quiet and withdrawn for others. Regardless […]
Health Matters
12% of people live with migraine, 88% do not. Why? Is it their genes? Is it their lifestyle? Research shows both genes and lifestyle (non-shared environment) contribute significantly to their risk of getting migraines. Using identical-twin studies, researchers found when one twin gets migraines and the second doesn’t, genes contribute (30–60%), and non-shared-environment about 35–55% […]
30 Years Behind the Camera
Mulgoa local Di Watson has achieved an amazing milestone behind the camera, celebrating 30 years as a wedding and portrait photographer. Di’s journey began in 1991, when she photographed her first wedding officially as Di Watson Photography. “The best thing about being a wedding photographer is being able to meet and connect with lovely people. […]
Health Matters
38% of migraine sufferers experience auras. Not all migraines involve auras, only 20% do. When present, auras last about 30 minutes; a migraine usually follows within 10 minutes. 20% of auras don’t become a migraine. Over 50 aura-symptoms have been described. Visual auras are by far the most frequent, although weakness, dizziness, numbness/tingling, and speech […]
Parents Corner
In a time when social distancing is key to addressing the evolving public health issue of COVID-19, the internet allows children to learn, connect and create. However, going online is not risk-free. This month, we conclude our three-part series on keeping children safe online. According to eSafety research, approximately 15% of children and 24% of […]
Paws a While
Grooming is an important part of your pet’s overall care and helps them look and feel their best. Our grooming services include clipping, hydro bathing, nail trimming, ear cleaning and so much more! Our grooming services were on hold for the last 3 months based on the government advice during the recent COVID-19 outbreak, as […]
Time to Hang Up the Knives
Much loved local business, Mulgoa Spitroast Professionals has closed after 32 years of serving the local community. Owners Neil and Sue Jeffries started the business in 1989 as a franchise and it was known as Australian Spitroast Professionals. Franchise owners at the time included well-known Australian chef Bernard King who owned the neighbouring Blue Mountains […]