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Everything You Need to Know About Food Poisoning
Nov 22, 2021
Poison is not always packaged in a tiny bottle, powder form, or as a fume that is released into the air. Sometimes, it is found in your refrigerator, on your table, or on your barbecue grill. Scary, but true. Food poisoning is often downplayed, with...Eating Disorder 101: What is Bulimia Nervosa?
Nov 19, 2021
Bulimia nervosa is one of the most common eating disorders in which a person goes through episodes of binge eating, or eating large amounts of food in one sitting, and then purges that food. In bulimia nervosa, a person goes through many binge-purge...Think Thin: Virtual Gastric Banding 101
Nov 16, 2021
The days of diet pills and crash diets are over. Many people looking for a healthier alternative to weight loss have turned to the virtual gastric band in the past decade or so. Those who have undergone the virtual gastric band procedure typically...You Are What You Eat: Types of Eating Habits
Oct 12, 2021
Our eating habits refer to our relationship with food. They affect our eating behaviours and choices, as well as the state of our mental and physical health. Eating habits can be either healthy or unhealthy, depending on whether or not they include...Digestive Health 101: What is Constipation?
Sep 23, 2021
Infrequent bowel movements, or passing hard, dry stools, are signs of constipation. This condition not only causes sluggishness, physical pain and discomfort, but also leaves you irritable and your brain foggy for weeks, if not months. Follow this...Inflammation 101: Types, Causes, Symptoms & Prevention
Sep 21, 2021
Our bodies have an innate ability to fight disease, or at least warn us when foreign agents are attacking our internal organs. As the body's major weapon in maintaining structural integrity and function, inflammation plays a vital role. While its primary...Preserve Your Health and Animals on World Vegetarian Day 2021
Sep 17, 2021
Did you know that people who maintain meatless diets live 10 years longer than the average life expectancy of non-vegetarians, which is around 73? This is why World Vegetarian Day, an annual event celebrated on 1st October, aims to support those who...The Entourage Effect of Getting Your Gut Well
Sep 14, 2021
Gut health, digestive health and immune health. These three terms are often used interchangeably to describe the health of our abdomen that can lead to optimal physical, mental and spiritual health. In the twenty-first century we would expect, with...Yeast Infection: Types, Cause, Symptoms & Diagnosis
Sep 13, 2021
Yeast infections often cause itchiness and discomfort in the vaginal area, though they can occur in other parts of the body as well. These infections can be developed by external or internal factors, and they can range from mild to serious. Follow...Digestive Health & Natural Therapy
Sep 07, 2021
After partaking of the food and drinks in a celebratory feast, we usually feel bloated. But, if it's been days since the party and you still haven't digested what you ate, leaving you without energy and sufficient sleep, that could be a sign of a gut...Nutrition in the Management of Anxiety
Sep 02, 2021
There's a little truth in every wife's tale and "you are what you eat" is no exception. The food that you choose to put into your mouth has a run on effect on your gut health, and in turn, your mental health. There is so much more I could talk about...What to Eat to Boost Your Memory
Aug 27, 2021
Memory and brain function What if you could eat yourself smart? Whilst there are other factors than food influencing our memory and brain function, the food choices we make can indeed have a significant impact on our brain health. There are three main...Natural Pain Management Strategies
Aug 19, 2021
Pain is a very common condition. Pain may be anything from a dull ache to a sharp stab and can range from mild to extreme. You may feel pain in one part of your body or it may be widespread. There are two types of pain: Acute pain is a normal response...Managing Menopause Symptoms With Diet and Exercise
Aug 17, 2021
It's a rather sad fact of life that very few women look forward to menopause. Most approach it with trepidation at best, and outright fear at worst! Amongst the laundry list of health problems attributed to menopause, two that many women fear the...Plant-based Diets for Type 2 Diabetes
Aug 10, 2021
The high incidence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) has taken the world by storm. In Australia, T2D is the biggest challenge confronting our healthcare system and the fastest growing chronic condition, surpassing heart disease and cancer. In fact, almost 2...Raising Awareness of EGIDs May Lead to a Cure
Jul 30, 2021
About 12,000 Australians are living with eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders (EGIDs), including eosinophilic oesophagitis (EoE), according to data from the ausEE Inc., a registered charity organisation in Australia representing people who have...Dealing with Sleeping Disorders the Natural Way
Jul 28, 2021
Poor sleep quality due to sleep disorders can wreak havoc on your health. Not only does it cause excessive daytime sleepiness and lack of concentration, but it also increases the risk for a slew of health conditions, including heart disease, high blood...The Truth About Intermittent Fasting
Jul 16, 2021
To achieve the ideal weight, most people focus on eating less calories than what their bodies burn. However, many still find it difficult to shed off the unwanted pounds despite cutting down on certain foods. Would it be more effective to focus on...Hepatitis Awareness Week 2021: Love Your Liver
Jul 09, 2021
The liver is the largest organ in your body that maintains many functions to keep you healthy. It filters the blood, stores vitamins and minerals and produces bile to help your body absorb fat into the bloodstream and send waste products to the organs...What is Whole-Person Care (WPC)?
Jun 25, 2021
Whole-person care (WPC) is a buzzword in the natural health and wellness industry that refers to the holistic approach to health. It ensures not only the absence of disease but the overall wellbeing of a patient as well. WPC is also observed in some...
