Iron deficiency is common. Iron is an essential mineral for our bodies and when iron levels are too low it can cause anaemia – a deficiency of haemoglobin, the oxygen carrying molecule in our red blood cells. This can lead to fatigue, tiredness and decreased immunity. Our bodies cannot produce iron, so you need to get...
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) occurs when stomach acid leaks from the stomach and moves up into the oesophagus (food pipe). This is also known as ‘reflux’. Acid refluxing into the oesophagus is a normal bodily function, but it becomes GORD when it leads to physical complications or symptoms which impact on a person’s well-being or...
There are instances when we feel guilty of skipping breakfast, munching junk foods as part of our daily diet, or ordering a bad takeout. If only we can change that and start eating right. The truth is we can fix our eating habits and completely remove those old bad habits into the curb. Here are...
It is very inconvenient and sometimes irritating to have a wound, scratch or even a minor scrape. You worry about cleaning and keeping it away from infection and constantly ask yourself when will your wound heal? Did you know that food choices and nutritional status can influence wound healing? Because nutrients are also lost in...
Eating a varied, well-balanced healthy diet can help you achieve and maintain a healthy weight, and have the energy to live your life to the fullest. But did you know that healthy eating can also help with things like your blood pressure and cholesterol? It’s never too late to start eating healthier foods, and you’ll...
We all love to eat a wide range of different foods, but getting the most out of every dollar we spend can be tricky. Shopping for our food may not always be at the top of our to-do-list, and with so many different varieties of foods available, selecting the best option can become a chore....
Being informed about how to work out a healthy and nutritious eating plan is very beneficial in maintaining a healthy heart. A few small changes and a new approach can have a significant impact on your well-being. Below are foods that can influence cardiovascular health: Salt Salt can affect blood pressure. It helps to have...
Constipation is one of the most common medical complaints in Australia. People say they are constipated when they can’t empty their bowels as often or as easily as they would like. Some people who are constipated find it painful to have a bowel movement and often experience straining, bloating and the sensation of a full...
The legs require adequate care and common problems should be treated naturally, not only for aesthetic reasons but also because they have to do with our health. Below are tips to keep your legs healthy. Get Moving – Move, climb stairs, move your legs around at the office and at home. Avoid prolonged sitting or standing...
Relaxation can help to relieve stress as it aids you to calm down. Anxiety will not be erased completely, but you will be able to deal with it once you’ve released the tension in your body and cleared your mind with troubles. All relaxation techniques combine breathing more deeply with relaxing the muscles. Try not...
Movember, also known as Men’s Health Awareness Month, is an annual global campaign dedicated to raising awareness about men’s health...
November marks COPD Awareness Month, a crucial time to raise awareness about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and its profound...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) is observed every October to highlight the devastating impact of breast cancer on Australians. Every...