Dietary management for PCOS

Dietary management for PCOS

What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome? Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) occurs in approximately one in ten premenopausal women in Australia. It can develop in early adolescence but is usually diagnosed between late adolescence and menopause. Women with a family...
Dietary changes before and after surgery

Dietary changes before and after surgery

If you have recently undergone, or are about to have surgery on part of your digestive system, your doctor or surgeon may refer you to see a dietitian. People have operations on their digestive tract to repair a wound, or cut out cancers, lumps, diseased or damaged...
Diet and depression

Diet and depression

We are well aware of the major role nutrition and exercise plays in our physical wellbeing. Yet many people are unaware of the role these factors also play in our mental health. Extensive research suggests that there exists a strong link between depression, nutrition...
Dealing with a loss of appetite

Dealing with a loss of appetite

Poor appetite may be caused by illness, medications, anxiety or emotional stress. It is important to maintain good nutrition to prevent weight loss and improve your ability to heal and fight infection. You may not feel as hungry as you normally would or you may feel...
Can a change in diet improve your migraines?

Can a change in diet improve your migraines?

A real headache Everyone has experienced a headache at some point in their lives. Generally these are irritating and are of minor inconvenience. Migraines however are much more severe. People who experience migraines encounter intense pain, generally behind the eyes...
Are you concerned about your child’s weight?

Are you concerned about your child’s weight?

Weight issues are no longer just an issue for adults in Australia, they can also be a very real issue for children and adolescents. As children are still growing, it can be a bit tricky to work out whether or not they are a healthy weight for their age. Dietitians and...