Dr Nish Nayar, MD

05/11/2025

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27/08/2025

80-90% of what a doctor sees in any given day is related to our collective modern lifestyles. Many people (doctors included) simply do not understand this. Most of the complaints that afflict us are simply not seen in more traditional societies and cultures.

PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS NOT ABOUT BLAME. I understand that life can feel tough for so many people. But, we have to collectively understand that when we start paying attention to
👉🏾FOOD,
👉🏾MOVEMENT,
👉🏾SLEEP
👉🏾STRESS..it is amazing how many ‘downstream symptoms’ start to get better or even vanish.

Yes, I know that many people find change hard. But, having seen thousands of patients over the past 23 years, I am pretty clear on the key ingredients necessary for long term change.

Drop a ❤️ below if you found this a helpful reminder this morning. And, let me know below what small changes you are planning to introduce into your life?

11/08/2025

Exercise can come in many forms and is one of the best things people can do for their physical and mental health. Movement is medicine. 👣🧠🫀🫁👍

Many people struggle to stay active simply because they haven’t found an activity they truly enjoy.

The important thing to remember is that you don’t have to follow what others like; physical activity comes in many forms!💪

29/07/2025

Every boogie tells a story. 🌈

We all produce mucus, even when we're healthy. It's a barrier to the outside world that helps protect the organs in our bodies. But when our bodies detect a pathogen – whether bacteria or a virus – they produce more mucus to strengthen our physical and immune barriers.

So what can our mucus tell us about our health?

08/07/2025

"Professor Jon Emery studies the diagnosis and treatment of people with cancer in general practice — or primary care. He argues that GPs face a needle in a haystack problem with early-onset cancers. Diagnosing cancer in general practice is challenging," he says.

"If we think about a change in bowel habit, which is a common symptom of bowel cancer. Let's say there are a hundred people over 50 who come to see their GP with a change in bowel habit, about three to four of those will actually have bowel cancer. If you're over 70, it'll be about six (in a hundred)."

"But in under 50-year-olds, a hundred people presenting to their GP with a change in bowel habit, less than one of those will actually have a bowel cancer. So that's part of the challenge."

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-08/cancer-early-onset-genx-millennials-screening-prevention/105495892?fbclid=IwY2xjawLZ3KBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFRZUFnMkVmUEFUelJvUzJuAR6-vrs-dsm4Krrjb-z6s6V5SgOfHlgVx9S2WnXymL-xcOd-WMP6YOhrWRJ2dA_aem_PBVaTz6KVeJuhN5Ewzyhpw

There are ways to change the steep cancer trajectories that gen X and millennials might be on.

03/07/2025

In complete agreement with this Cardiologist, all good points.

23/06/2025

11/05/2025

05/04/2025

A new locally-acquired measles case has been identified in Victoria. This case has no history of overseas travel or links to recent measles cases, and most likely acquired their infection in the Melbourne area. This case has been infectious at multiple locations around Melbourne and Gippsland.

ℹ️ Measles is a highly infectious viral illness that can spread from person-to-person and potentially lead to serious health complications including pneumonia and brain inflammation (encephalitis).

👉 People who have attended the listed exposure sites, during the specified dates and times contained within the link below, should monitor for symptoms of measles.

👉 Anyone who develops symptoms of measles should seek medical care. Wear a mask and call ahead to make sure you can be isolated from others.

For the full list of these exposure sites, symptoms to monitor for and information on vaccinations: https://go.vic.gov.au/3XKJxDB

26/02/2025

Who Should Be Responsible for Your Healthcare? Your Doctor or the Government?

Everyone deserves good healthcare, and ideally, it should be affordable or free. But here’s what’s really happening:

How GPs Are Underpaid
• The AMA (Australian Medical Association) recommends that a standard GP consultation should be $102.
• But Medicare only reimburses $43.
• After practice costs and staff wages, the GP takes home around $28 per patient.
• That’s 1/4 of what they should be earning.

Now, think about your own job:
• Imagine your fair work rate is $102 per hour.
• Instead of paying you fairly, the system gives you $43.
• After sharing with your team and covering costs, you take home only $28.

Would you keep doing this job forever?

GPs Have Taken the Pay Cut for Decades

For years, your local GP has absorbed this massive pay cut just to ensure patients are cared for. But this is unsustainable. Doctors are exhausted, leaving the field, and fewer new doctors are choosing general practice.That’s why your doctor need to change to mixed billing to cover their cost.

So what does the government do?
They blame GPs for not continuing to work under these conditions; want GPs to just charge the Medicare rebate amount supported to you.

Who Should Be Responsible for Your Healthcare?
• The government that collects your taxes and sets Medicare rebates?
• Or your GP, who has already sacrificed 1/4 of their income for years to make sure you get care?

Yes, many doctors are financially comfortable, but this isn’t about individual wealth—it’s about fair pay for a profession under attack for simply asking for what’s fair.

How You Can Support Your Doctor

Ask the government to increase Medicare rebates to AMA-recommended levels.

Support your GP—because when your doctor burns out, your community loses access to care. Please remember whenever you ask your GP to bulk bill for you. Don’t forget to give your thanks for those who are still trying.

If you want to see your GP without much out of pocket, ask the government to increase the Medicare rebate for you.

The least you can do is Share this. ❤️