by Melanie McGrice | Oct 23, 2015 | Lifestyle
MS is a complex condition, and although there is no one ‘MS diet’ it is well known that dietary modification can bring about significant symptom improvement for many people with MS. Some people with MS choose to experiment with different types of diets and...
by Melanie McGrice | Oct 23, 2015 | Lifestyle
What is Gout? Gout is a common and painful type of arthritis which occurs when uric acid crystals are deposited in the joints. The body reacts to these deposits causing inflammation. Gout usually affects one joint at a time, especially the joint of the big toe. It may...
by Melanie McGrice | Oct 23, 2015 | Lifestyle
Any woman who has had breast cancer could tell you about the importance of achieving and maintaining a healthy weight to help reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence – the problem is that in the quest to lose weight women can become vulnerable to the emotional...
by Melanie McGrice | Oct 23, 2015 | Lifestyle
Gluten is a protein that is found in wheat, rye, barley and oats. For people who have Coeliac Disease, the immune system reacts negatively to the gluten protein. This immune response in the small bowel causes the villi (small finger-like projections that increase our...
by Melanie McGrice | Oct 23, 2015 | Lifestyle
Your body’s thermostat’s gone on the blink, you’re gaining weight, or becoming forgetful. Sounds familiar? During menopause, your body undergoes a lot of changes so, your diet needs to change to compensate for your new dietary needs. Accredited...
by Melanie McGrice | Oct 23, 2015 | Lifestyle
What it is sleep apnoea? It is estimated that about five percent of Australians have obstructive sleep apnoea (sleep apnoea). It is more common amongst males with around a quarter of Australian men over the age of 30 years affected. Sleep apnoea occurs when the walls...
